Architect of the Year 2024

The Architect of the Year Award is awarded annually to an expert who, in the past five years, has significantly contributed to architecture in the Czech Republic through their inspiring approach.
The Architect of the Year highlights the creative work of architects and other professionals involved in the creation of quality architecture. It also aims to support civic engagement and education in the field of architecture. The award is primarily intended for practicing architects, but not exclusively. Anyone striving through their actions for a pleasant public space for our everyday lives can become a laureate. Therefore, initiators of exceptional projects, authors of buildings, architecture theorists, artists, journalists, and other personalities can be nominated for the award.

“We award the Architect of the Year with the aim of highlighting the significant role of architects who shape and influence the quality of the environment for our lives. For more than fifteen years, we have been successfully recognizing outstanding Czech creators. For example, last year, Professor Ivan Kroupa was selected by the expert jury,” explains the award Martin František Přívětivý, General Director and Vice-Chairman of the Board of Directors of ABF, a.s., which organizes the competition.

The personalities nominated for Architect of the Year are always assessed by an expert jury composed of five laureates from previous years (this year's include: Ivan Kroupa, the duo of architects Ladislav Kuba and Tomáš Pilař, Petr Stolín, Stanislav Fiala, and Zdeněk Fránek), who will select 3-5 finalists from whom the winner will emerge. The jury strives for a comprehensive evaluation of the contributions of the nominated personality, whether from the perspective of protecting public interests and societal development, professional and moral integrity, influence on the creation of quality buildings or public spaces and landscapes, the professional level of work, or the use of innovative solutions, etc.