Innovation in Sustainable Design
The Prix de Rome stands as one of the most esteemed and historic accolades in architecture, with its origins tracing back to 1663 in France. In 1987, it was officially adopted in Canada to acknowledge remarkable accomplishments in Canadian architecture. Administered by the Canada Council for the Arts, the Professional Prix de Rome in Architecture is an annual prize presented to a Canadian architectural firm that showcases outstanding artistic potential.
This prestigious award aims to foster the advancement of artistic excellence within contemporary architectural practice. It accomplishes this by providing recipients with the opportunity to embark on global travels dedicated to skill development and creative enhancement through research and study. Additionally, the prize facilitates collaboration with international specialists, contributing to the recipients’ proficiency and reinforcing their standing within the global architectural landscape.
In 2016, Dubbeldam Architecture + Design received the esteemed Professional Prix de Rome in Architecture for ‘The Next Green – Innovation in Sustainable Design.’