Amelia Tavella Wins 2026 Global Award for Sustainable Architecture
Corsican architect Amelia Tavella, 48, is one of five laureates of the 2026 Global Award for Sustainable Architecture. Trained at the École spéciale d'architecture, she founded her agency in 2007 and develops work rooted in Mediterranean territories, attentive to materials and existing structures. The award was created in 2006 by Jana Revedin and was long associated with the Cité de l'architecture; it is now carried by its founder with the company Saint-Gobain.
Key facts
- Amelia Tavella is one of five laureates of the 2026 Global Award for Sustainable Architecture.
- She is 48 years old and Corsican.
- She trained at the École spéciale d'architecture.
- She founded her agency in 2007.
- Her work is rooted in Mediterranean territories.
- The award was created in 2006 by Jana Revedin.
- The award was long associated with the Cité de l'architecture.
- The award is now carried by its founder with Saint-Gobain.
Entities
Artists
- Amelia Tavella
Institutions
- École spéciale d'architecture
- Cité de l'architecture
- Saint-Gobain
Locations
- Istanbul
- Turkey