For the first time, the Lisbon Architecture Triennale is presenting a Début award to a young architect or practice to celebrate their achievements and to encourage their career. The winner will be selected by the curatorial team and an expert nominated by the Triennale Board, from a shortlist created by over 50 influential Portuguese and international nominators. Any office with an average age under 35 is eligible for this award.
Titled Close, Closer, the programme of the 3rd Lisbon Architecture Triennale (12 Sep–15 Dec 2013) was launched on September 19 in Lisbon and internationally on Friday, 21, at the UK branch headquarters of Calouste Gulbenkian Foundation.
The curatorial guidelines and main events of Close, Closer were introduced before an audience of journalists, guests and members of the creative community in each city. One of the programme highlights is the launch of 4 special initiatives inviting participation and input from architects and other creatives: a grants scheme, a students competition, an award and an open call for associate projects.
Both presentations were led by chief curator Beatrice Galilee and the members of the curatorial team, Liam Young, Mariana Pestana and José Esparza. José Mateus, President of the Lisbon Architecture Triennale, made an opening address in Lisbon, while Manuel Henriques, the Triennale’s Executive Director, opened the session in London.
In partnership and collaboration with related platforms and institutions the Lisbon Architecture Triennale associates beyond its programme with selected and relevant projects to support the communication, debate and discussion within architecture and urban planning.
Schedule.-
Award opens.- 17 September 2012.
Digital submissions open from 1 November 2012.
Application and submission deadline.- 21 June 2013.
Shortlist announced.- 2 September 2013.
Winner announced.- 12 September 2013.
