Dedalo Minosse International Prize
THE PRIZE
Dedalo Minosse International Prize
The Dedalo Minosse International Prize for Commissioning a Building is promoted every two years by ALA Assoarchitetti & Ingegneri with Regione del Veneto* and the Municipality of Vicenza. Founded in 1997, it is now in its thirteenth edition.
Mission
Clients are protagonists: a unique prize.
The Prize would boost the quality of architecture looking at final result, analysing and focusing on project and constructive plan process and giving a special attention to people who determine the success of the work: the architect and the client, supported by the project executors (the building firms) and the public administrations.
Awards
The Jury assigns the following awards:
- the Dedalo Minosse International Prize, to a Client who commissioned a professional Architect from any country in the world;
- the Dedalo Minosse International Prize OCCAM - Under 40, to a Client who commissioned a young professional Architect from any country in the world;
- the ALA - Assoarchitetti Fondazione Inarcassa Prize, to a Client who commissioned an Italian professional Architect;
- the ALA - Assoarchitetti Prize - Under 40, to a Client who commissioned a young Italian professional Architect.
Special awards
The guidelines of the Prize are written by a scientific committee, represented by architects, businessman and personalities of culture. The scientific committee identifies the following topics:
- economic sustainability of the work;
- environmental sustainability, use of renewable energy and resources;
- social sustainability, inclusion, intergenerational vision;
- innovative use of technologies, systems and materials;
- work inspired by Design for All;
- enhancement and conservation of the landscape and architectural heritage;
- valorisation and promotion of local traditions and languages;
- multidisciplinary approach;
- integration between art and architecture;
- interior architecture, new ways of living.
*Regional initiative pursuant to Regional Law 49/1978