Versailles Prize

Versailles Prize (aka Prix Versailles): is an annual international architecture and design award. [1][2][3][4]

## History[edit]

The prize has been awarded since 2015 at the UNESCO headquarters in Paris, recognizing a wide range of architectural forms.[5][6]

The prize initially emphasized commercial buildings, aiming to foster a stronger connection between the realms of economy and culture. Irina Bokova, Director-General of UNESCO, expressed on June 19, 2015, that the Prix Versailles serves as a means to demonstrate the convergence of creativity, art, and the economy.[7][8]

In 2017, the prize extended its scope beyond commercial establishments, hotels, and restaurants to include shopping centers[4] [5][9] Subsequently, in 2019, it further expanded to encompass campus, stations, and sports categories.[10] [1] And in the year 2020 airports were added as a new category.

Initially in 2015, the prize mainly recognized French projects, presenting four awards.[6][8][11] However, in 2016, it expanded internationally and presented nine awards.[12][13] The 2017 edition introduced continental editions [5][9][14], resulting in the organization of continental ceremonies, particularly in 2018.[15][16][17][18]

## Selection Process[edit]

The selection process involves a broad call for nominations and a comprehensive analysis of media coverage.[1]

In 2019, the continental editions were supplemented by global selections for campus, stations, and sports categories.[10] [1] An independent jury grants world titles in all categories based on the continental titles or global selections. The announcement of global results may vary depending on the categories.[1][19]

The judges employ multiple criteria, including innovation, creativity, respect for local, natural, and cultural heritage, ecological performance, as well as the promotion of values such as conviviality and participation, which are highly esteemed by the United Nations.[1]

## References[edit]

1. ^ a b c d e f "Cinquième édition : le Prix Versailles consacre les plus beaux campus, gares et stades au monde" (PDF). prix-versailles.com (in French). 14 May 2019. Retrieved 12 April 2021.
2. ^ "The Five Highest Awards for Architects". Rethinking The Future. 26 December 2019. Retrieved 22 October 2021.
3. ^ "From Morocco to Montpellier: inside two award-winning train station designs". Railway Technology. 12 December 2019. Retrieved 22 October 2021.
4. ^ a b "Santiago International Airport Among the Global Selections for Prix Versailles 2023". archdaily. Retrieved 18 December 2023.
5. ^ a b c "Prix Versailles 2016 à l'UNESCO, neuf lauréats dans le monde entier" (PDF) (in French). Prix Versailles. 30 May 2016. Retrieved 12 April 2021.
6. ^ a b "The Versailles Prize opens up to international candidates". fashionnetwork. Retrieved 18 December 2023.
7. ^ Message du 19 juin 2015, Mme Irina Bokova, Directrice générale de l’UNESCO.
8. ^ a b "Prix Versailles Architecture Commerciale, quatre lauréats au service de la création et de la ville durable" (PDF) (in French). Prix Versailles. 22 June 2015. Retrieved 12 April 2021.
9. ^ a b "Sélections continentales du Prix Versailles 2017, 35 pays représentés en lice pour la finale mondiale" (PDF). prix-versailles.com (in French). 26 April 2017. Retrieved 12 April 2021.
10. ^ a b "Prix Versailles 2019 : 71 Titres continentaux consacrent les plus belles réalisations dans les différentes régions du monde" (PDF). prix-versailles.com (in French). 29 May 2019. Retrieved 12 April 2021.
11. ^ "Quand l'Unesco s'intéresse à l'architecture commerciale". Le Figaro (in French). 23 June 2015. Retrieved 12 April 2021.
12. ^ "Le Prix Versailles élargi au monde entier" (PDF). prix-versailles.com (in French). 21 April 2016. Retrieved 12 April 2021.
13. ^ "Alexander McQueen Store Wins Prix Versailles". WWD. 31 May 2016. Retrieved 12 April 2021.
14. ^ "Découvrez les perles mondiales de l'architecture commerciale". Le Figaro (in French). 19 May 2017. Retrieved 12 April 2021.
15. ^ "Sélections continentales du Prix Versailles, Santiago du Chili annonce les lauréats 2018 des régions « Amérique du Nord » et « Amérique centrale, du Sud et Caraïbes »" (PDF). prix-versailles.com (in French). 16 April 2018. Retrieved 12 April 2021.
16. ^ "Sélections continentales du Prix Versailles, Pékin annonce les lauréats 2018 des régions « Asie centrale et du Nord-Est » et « Asie du Sud et Pacifique »" (PDF). prix-versailles.com (in French). 21 April 2018. Retrieved 12 April 2021.
17. ^ "Sélections continentales du Prix Versailles, Alger annonce les lauréats 2018 des régions « Afrique et Asie de l'Ouest » et « Europe »" (PDF). prix-versailles.com (in French). 27 April 2018. Retrieved 12 April 2021.
18. ^ "Chile será sede de uno de los premios referentes a nivel mundial en arquitectura comercial". Teletrece (in Spanish). 13 April 2018. Retrieved 12 April 2021.
19. ^ "Les plus beaux campus, gares et stades désignés par le Jury mondial du Prix Versailles 2019" (PDF). prix-versailles.com (in French). 16 July 2019. Retrieved 12 April 2021.

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