Награды RIBA Awards for International Excellence и RIBA International Prize
На премию RIBA Awards for International Excellence'2016 могут быть представлены объекты, завершенные в течение последних трех лет (в период с 01.01.2013 по 01.02.2016) в любой стране мира. Гражданство архитекторов и наличие/отсутствие членства в RIBA не имеют значения. 20 победителей этой премии составят лонг-лист премии RIBA International Prize. Из их числа выберут 6 финалистов, а затем – обладателя RIBA International Prize.
The new global architecture awards champion buildings that change the world. Awarded to any building worldwide these awards set a new global standard for architecture and are open to any qualified architect. Architecture in the UK will be represented by the RIBA Stirling Prize winner.
RIBA Awards for International Excellence
Given to buildings worldwide that stretch the boundaries of architecture. Irrespective of style, complexity and size of both scheme and budget successful projects should demonstrate visionary or innovative thinking and excellence of execution. Winners of these awards are considered for the RIBA International Prize.
RIBA International Prize
Awarded to the building thought by the judges to be the most significant and inspirational of the year. The winning building will demonstrate visionary, innovative thinking, excellence of execution, whilst making a generous contribution to society and to its physical context - be it the public realm, the natural environment or both.
The prize re-affirms the visionary purpose of the RIBA as stated in its 1837 charter: "for the general advancement of Civil Architecture."
Only buildings that have won an RIBA Award for International Excellence will be eligible for the RIBA International Prize.