Citilab, recognized with the Urban Land Institute Award for Excellence
Citilab has been awarded the Excellence Award for projects in Europe, Middle East and Africa which gives the Urban Land Institute (ULI). The jury's decision became known on the 28th of June in the Europe Trends Conference, held in London. The award is considered among the more prestigious in the world that are granted to entities or agencies for their projects and urban initiatives.
Inspiring referents in times of crisis
Citilab was chosen from 14 finalists who had survived an initial selection phase with 43 projects from 17 countries and has been rewarded with three other initiatives. The competition was between projects characterized by the quality of its architecture and design, its contribution to improving the community in which they were created, their economic viability, representing innovation, environmental protection, or response to social demands.
A jury composed of experts in land use and designers have opted for the meet, the Mumuth Graz Music Theatre, the district
According to the judges, the winners represent good design, ambitious and risky projects at a time of economic global recession. They have emphasized the creative character, innovative, and long-term mentality which are designed for all projects.
The four European projects will compete with projects in the regions of the Americas and Asia Pacific in the global competition to be held next October at the conclusion of a meeting that the Urban Land Institute will held in Washington (United States) from the 12th to the 15th of October.
In addition to the award, the ULI is responsible for disseminating through various channels the main characteristics of each of the finalists centers. Citilab therefore will appear in the next edition of the volume Best Practices in Urban Development: ULI Award Winning Projects 2010, which describes all the finalists from America, Europe and Asia Pacific. The book was published in the Washington meeting.
The Urban Land Institute is an institute of research and education non-profit organization funded by its members. Its mission is to provide leadership in the responsible use of land and the creation and maintenance of thriving communities worldwide. Established in 1936, the Institute has over 30,000 members representing all aspects of land use and development disciplines.
