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Demas Nwoko receives the Lifetime Achievement of the 2023 Venice Biennale of Architecture
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Demas Nwoko receives the Lifetime Achievement of the 2023 Venice Biennale of Architecture

This year, Nigerian artist and architect Demas Nwoko will take home the Golden Lion from Venice at the opening of the exhibition on May 20. This year marks the 18th edition of the Venice Biennale of Architecture, one of the most important art and architecture exhibitions on the European continent.
Gold medal for the Museum of Ethnography’s Motif Creator app
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Gold medal for the Museum of Ethnography’s Motif Creator app

One of the six gold medals presented at the Pixel Perfect Awards for innovative digital solutions was won by the Motif Creator app, based on the collections of the Museum of Ethnography. The app collects more than a thousand vectorized ornaments from the Hungarian and international artifacts of the Museum
Matild Palace in Budapest wins multiple awards
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Matild Palace in Budapest wins multiple awards

One of Budapest’s most impressive luxury hotels, Matild Palace has been on a roll lately, winning several major architectural and tourism awards. In recent months, the luxury hotel at the foot of the Elizabeth Bridge in downtown Budapest has received several awards in Hungary and internationally, for its interior
Hungarian hotels recognized with tourism design awards
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Hungarian hotels recognized with tourism design awards

BOTANIQ Castle of Tura and Andrássy Mansion & Spa, two hotels of BDPST Group, the venture of István Tiborcz, bagged awards in two competitions at the end of November. BOTANIQ Castle of Tura was awarded first place in the hotel category and second place overall at the Hungarian Real Estate Development
The House of Music Hungary was named Building of the Year
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The House of Music Hungary was named Building of the Year

This time, one of the world’s most prestigious architectural awards, the Architectural MasterPrize, has been won by Sou Fujimoto’s Budapest building. In the Architectural Design of the Year category of the US-based Architectural MasterPrize, the jury voted the House of Music Hungary, which opened earlier this year, as
The world’s most creative countries | World Design Rankings
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The world’s most creative countries | World Design Rankings

The list of World Design Rankings is published each year based on the number of international design awards won by a country. Choosing the most creative country would be impossible as there is no general rule to determine it. So, the actual aim of the organization is not to decide
House of Music wins a prestigious award over Game of Thrones
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House of Music wins a prestigious award over Game of Thrones

The House of Music Hungary, which has already won several awards in the past, won in one of the main categories of the World Travel Awards, also known as “the tourism industry’s Oscars.” The best of the world’s travel and tourism sector were announced at the World Travel
Application and exhibition opportunity: DECODE Award is back
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Application and exhibition opportunity: DECODE Award is back

The DECODE Award 2022 invites applications from young architects, visual and applied artists, with the aim of strengthening the links between the co-arts and raising awareness of the importance of works that are built on the concept of a philosophical idea and creating value. BORD Architectural Studio is launching the
Award-winning Ukrainian films everyone should watch at least once
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Award-winning Ukrainian films everyone should watch at least once

Since its independence, Ukraine has placed great emphasis on national film production. During the 30 years, cinema has gone through different periods, from stagnation to rebirth, and then to the international awards it received at the Cannes, Berlin, Locarno and Karlovy Vary film festivals. Unfortunately, the Ukrainian film heritage was
Poland Pavilion awarded at Expo 2020 Dubai
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Poland Pavilion awarded at Expo 2020 Dubai

Bureau International des Expositions awarded the Poland Pavilion at the Expo 2020 Dubai, designed by the Polish studio WXCA and the Swiss studio Bellprat Partner, with a silver medal. When designing the narrative of the Poland Pavilion and the exhibition scenario, the moto of Warsaw-based architecture firm WXCA and Swiss
This Polish hotel has won four categories at the European Property Awards
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This Polish hotel has won four categories at the European Property Awards

Hotel Nobu in Warsaw received the highest ratings in the Hotel Architecture, Hotel Construction & Design, Hotel Interior and Bathroom Design categories. Medusa Group studio was responsible for the architectural design of the hotel. The Warsaw unit of the Nobu hotel and restaurant chain was built as a new wing of
World Architecture Festival 2021 winners revealed
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World Architecture Festival 2021 winners revealed

Selected from almost 500 shortlisted projects from 62 countries, the winners were an exemplary reflection of this year’s theme “Resetting the City: Greening, Health and Urbanism.” Among the recognized projects were a capsule hotel in China, a tennis arena in Australia, a train station in the United States and
Award-winning confectionary brands in the region | TOP 5
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Award-winning confectionary brands in the region | TOP 5

As the largest and most reliable food and drink accreditation system, Great Taste awarded the best applicants again this year. A panel of more than 500 experts evaluated 14,113 products from 108 countries—across various categories and awards. In this selection, we present regional confectionery brands whose certain products
The 15th Moholy-Nagy Award was presented
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The 15th Moholy-Nagy Award was presented

This year marked the 15th edition of the Moholy-Nagy Awards ceremony. The 2021 award was shared by Zsófia Csomay and posthumously Péter Reimholz, architects, founders of CET Budapest, and faculty members of Moholy-Nagy University of Art and Design. The award, presented every November since 2006, is given to individuals whose
The Hello Wood WorkStation cabin won another award
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The Hello Wood WorkStation cabin won another award

The Hello Wood WorkStation cabin collects more and more renowned awards. In addition to the Iconic Awards Innovative Architecture Award from the German Design Council, it can already claim the Platinum award of the Muse Design Awards. Nothing proves the success of the project better than the fact that in
The success story of Highlights of Hungary goes on
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The success story of Highlights of Hungary goes on

The Highlights of Hungary initiative continues with a new boost, joined by the Mathias Corvinus Collegium (MCC), which operates as a talent management institution. The MCC will establish the Young Talent Special Award as well, which the chosen young person will receive at the next awards gala in February. Highlights
This year's winner is the new office of Bánáti + Hartvig
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This year's winner is the new office of Bánáti + Hartvig

The Media Architecture Awards (Média Építészeti Díj) were presented for the 17th time at the Uránia National Film Theatre this weekend. The jury gave the award for the best building to Bánáti + Hartvig Architects for their own office, converted from a former restaurant. We have also reported on the project
Hello Wood's Cabin was awarded by the German Design Council
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Hello Wood's Cabin was awarded by the German Design Council

The Hello Wood studio’s iconic cabin house triumphed at the ICONIC Awards, organized by the German Design Council, and was named one of the world’s most innovative buildings. The recent recognition of the WorkStation cabin highlights the importance of an architectural approach that doesn’t prioritize the generosity
The DECODE Award is back!
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The DECODE Award is back!

The DECODE Award is a unique call and exhibition opportunity for architects, visual and applied artists. It aims to strengthen the links between co-arts and raise awareness of the creation built around ideas and, thus, value creation. With an overall prize of HUF 1.2 million, the DECODE Award is
360 Design Budapest brings home international awards
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360 Design Budapest brings home international awards

The design exhibition of the Hungarian Fashion & Design Agency, which awaits its visitors both physically and online, won no less than four medals in prestigious international competitions this summer. The “figital” exhibition, which opened last autumn, featured the work of twenty Hungarian and four international contemporary design brands, through one
Support for the best in the biz | Best in Design – Zlin Design Week
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Support for the best in the biz | Best in Design – Zlin Design Week

The Best in Design international contest and scholarship has been supporting worthy talents from all over the world for twelve years now to help them make their dreams come true. This year, the competition was announced in the three categories of product and industrial design, fashion design, and communication design.
MOME names its new scholarship after a legendary Hungarian designer
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MOME names its new scholarship after a legendary Hungarian designer

As part of its renewal, MOME will also significantly increase its support services aimed at students. The university’s scholarship of excellence now bears the name of Stefan Lengyel, an internationally recognized Hungarian designer. Stefan Lengyel graduated from the Hungarian College of Applied Arts, the legal predecessor of MOME. His
LEGO Hungary and MOME join forces
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LEGO Hungary and MOME join forces

LEGO® Hungária Kft. and Moholy-Nagy University of Art and Design signed an agreement for collaboration with the aim of creating together and bringing creativity to the next level. Their collab promises countless exciting opportunities, which will inspire not only the students of the university, but also every LEGO fan to
HIGHLIGHTS EXTRA | The stars of Slovak design
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HIGHLIGHTS EXTRA | The stars of Slovak design

Our northern neighbors announced the winners of this year’s Slovak Design Award, the Slovak design competition on December 10. The international jury selected from the pool of the best design communication projects made in 2018 and 2019, from brightly colored festival visual identity to borovička packaging. Check them out
From cork to building mesh | Meet the winners of the HYPEANDHYPER award
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From cork to building mesh | Meet the winners of the HYPEANDHYPER award

Experimentalist attitude, bravery, humility. This is how we can describe jewelry designers Eszter Anna Balázs, Judit Jeney and Eszter Seres the best, who showcased their works to the audience of Art Jewelry Night in the framework of a special exhibition a few weeks ago. We realized it already then and
A’ Design Award & Competition’s call is open until the end of the month
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A’ Design Award & Competition’s call is open until the end of the month

One of the world’s most prestigious professional competitions is awaiting architecture and design entries until September 30. The A’ Design Award & Competition was organized for the first time in 2010, and has become one of the most recognized design contests in the world since then. The most popular sections
The winners of the Office of the Year Award have been announced
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The winners of the Office of the Year Award have been announced

The Office of the Year competition organized for the 10th time found itself in quite a situation. The organizers had to announce the winners of the award amidst the coronavirus epidemic, but they managed to do so in style in spite of the unconventional circumstances, and honored the winners and