Winning projects of the Construmat'24 Awards
Jury and Public Awards
The winning projects of the 2024 Construmat Awards in Sustainability underscore the significance of affordable, flexible, and modular housing; timber construction; material rehabilitation and reuse; as well as citizen participation and social inclusion with a gender perspective.
Construmat Awards
85 Social Housing Units in Cornellà de Llobrega
Cornellà de Llobregat, Barcelona, 2017-2020Peris + Toral arquitectes
IMPSOL. Institut Metropolità de Promoció de Sòl i Gestió Patrimonial
Vías y Construcciones, S.A.
Jury Proceedings:
«This project exemplifies the sustainable choice in social, economic, ecological, and architectural terms. The project embodies a pioneering approach to social housing, featuring affordable rents set at competitive market prices within a flexible wooden structure. This sustainable architecture is paving the way for a more widespread adoption of this innovative solution. (...) Remarkably, the building succeeds in achieving all of the following: a) ecological goals through the use of wooden materials and construction reuse, b) the social needs of a changing society for new ways of living through typological innovations, and c) the economic necessities by optimizing the cost-effectiveness through innovative design.»
Jury Award
Collegium Academicum Student Dormitory
Heidelberg, Alemania, 2016-2023DGJ Architektur GmbH
Collegium Academicum GmbH, Heidelberg
Expert committee. Architecture and Sustainability: Outstanding Qualities:
«The scientific committee emphasizes the «resource conscious, use of bio-based materials, spatial concept includes flexibility and focusses on shared spaces, students were involved in design, construction and how manage the building», and the following aspects from the report provided by the architects: « The construction can be deconstructed more easily than a single-variety construction. Wood binds large amounts of CO2 and, as a renewable building material, is a raw material of the future. The CA is an energy-plus building that can be operated in a climate-neutral and grid-positive manner thanks to the large 140 kWh PV system on the roof and battery storage. As a timber building with high recycling potential and CO2 savings, the building's construction is also practically climate neutral. »
Premio público
Jury Mentions
Las Tejedoras Community Productive Development Center
Chongón, Guayaquil, Ecuador, 2021-2023Juan Carlos Bamba + Natura Futura
Fundación Young Living
Pablo Ponce Construcción
Jury Proceedings:
«The work is notable for its environmental sustainability, which is evidenced using local resources and techniques, the context and form of the building. Additionally, it is a social project of knowledge transfer and inclusion fostering gender equality. In that regards it is a sustainable project of great architectural quality that responds to a specific place and program. (...) The project stands out not only as an exceptional architectural case study showcasing innovative construction methods but also as a testament to how a building can empower individuals and a community. In this way, it acts as a catalyst for raising awareness about pressing issues through proactive design strategies. Thus, the building transcends its physical form, becoming a dynamic instrument for social and environmental advocacy. »
Accésit
Le Magasin Électrique Hub
Parc des Ateliers, Arles, 2019-2023Atelier LUMA + Assemble + BC architects & studies
LUMA Foundation
Jury Proceedings:
«The project is notable for its commitment to reuse and rehabilitation of existing buildings and materials, which encompasses environmental and economic sustainability. Additionally, it exemplifies the potential for collaboration between architecture studies and a social and foundational project to support creativity. (...) The building stands out for its in-depth research into biomaterials, low-impact natural materials and the reuse of waste. A full-scale prototype of an alternative and more responsible way of building. Retrofitting the building stock is an important first step towards building sustainability, and the proposal achieves it with a high level of architectural interest.»
Accésit
The nominated and award-winning works will be on display at the exhibition located at booth A22-Pavilion 2 of the Gran Via venue in Fira-Barcelona throughout the days of the Salon. The awards ceremony and roundtable discussion, featuring the teams behind the winning works, the jury, and the expert committee, will be held on May 22nd starting at 3:30 p.m.