W Awards 2024 , London / Vereinigtes Königreich

 

Formerly known as Women in Architecture, the W Awards celebrate exemplary work by women and non-binary people, and in the fields of gender and architecture.

 

Renaming the awards in 2020, along with the associated W Programme, reflects an evolution in how we think about identity, how we understand our gender structures and systems of categorisation, as well as the myriad intersectional challenges that marginalised groups face. We hope to make room for multiple identities and complex conversations, and will continue to celebrate the exceptional work of people who are systemically undervalued by the society in which we live.

 

In partnership with both The Architectural Review and the Architects’ Journal, the W Programme and the W Awards are two distinct campaigns that promote equality and diversity in architectural practice through a series of networking and social events, mentoring sessions, inspiring lectures and a celebration of best practice. We want to inspire change as a united voice.

 

The aim of the W Programme is to create better and healthier working environments for everyone in architecture, fostering a culture of respect and equal opportunities. We do this by delivering year-round opportunities for architects to connect, share and learn.

 

The W Awards are designed to recognise and reward both established and emerging excellence in architecture practice.

 

 

Moira Gemmill Prize for Emerging Architecture

This category is open to female and non-binary practice founders who are under the age of 45 (born after 1 January 1979) and based anywhere in the world.

 

MJ Long Prize for Excellence in Practice

This category is open to UK-based female and non-binary architects working in practice and who have been project architect on a building completed in the last two years.

 

Prize for Research in Gender and Architecture

This category is open for research projects undertaken by individuals (of any gender) or collectives from around the world investigating the spatial implications of gender and sexuality.