New European Bauhaus Prizes 2022

The prize initiated by Ursula von der Leyen will be awarded for the second time this year. The prize is looking for projects that embody the values of the New European Bauhaus – sustainability, aesthetics and inclusion – in best practices, examples and concepts. Read all about the competition and the application deadline for the New European Bauhaus Prize 2022 here.

The “New European Bauhaus” initiative launched the New European Bauhaus Prizes for the first time in 2021. 2,000 applications in a total of ten categories were submitted by participants from all over Europe in 2021. Ultimately, the winners were 20 projects that “show that change is possible and already in full swing – throughout the European Union and in all areas of our economy”, said Ursula von der Leyen at the award ceremony. She was one of the initiators of the New European Bauhaus as an institution designed to enrich the European Green Deal with cultural and aesthetic aspects. The New European Bauhaus Prizes 2022 will also reward projects, ideas and concepts that represent best practices in the transition to a green future. Accordingly, submissions should demonstrate how they embody the core values of the “New European Bauhaus” – aesthetics, sustainability and inclusion.

EU citizens, third-country nationals and institutions from inside and outside the EU can apply until February 28, 2022. However, their submissions must have been developed or realized in the EU. In addition to the “New European Bauhaus Awards”, the “New European Rising Stars” will again take place as a competition area for young talents. Project promoters who are younger than 30 years old on February 28, 2022 can participate in both areas. The “New European Bauhaus Awards” is aimed at examples that have already been completed, while the “New European Rising Stars” also honors concepts and ideas.

New European Bauhaus Prizes 2022: Categories

One change compared to last year: there will only be four categories instead of ten. Within each category, two prizes (first and second place) will be awarded in the competition areas. They include prize money of up to 30,000 euros. The categories of the prize:

In addition to the category-related prizes, two public prizes are also awarded. Last year, the public vote applied to all prizes. However, the organizers have changed this for this year’s prize. A jury of external experts (nine members of the European Commission) will finally select the winners from the finalists. However, the finalists will be determined by the Commission’s evaluation committee.

Further information on the New European Bauhaus Prizes can be found here. Click here to apply.

Also interesting: One project with the goal of an emission-free future is the “Sun Rock” in Taiwan by MVRDV.