Ninth Edition of Alto Adige Architecture Prize Awards Pedevilla Studio's Private Home
The private residence in Rio Molino, designed by Pedevilla Architects, received the ninth Architecture Prize in Alto Adige, chosen from a pool of over three hundred entries. The jury comprised Pia Durisch, Gianmatteo Romegialli, and Daniel A. Walser. Established in 2000 and awarded every two years, this prize assesses architectural excellence in South Tyrol. Carlo Calderan, president of the Foundation of the Order of Architects of Bolzano, remarked that the award reflects the viewpoints of jurors, often influenced by backgrounds outside the Alps. While the region experiences demographic growth due to tourism, which diverges from national patterns, jurors tend to prefer smaller projects, as public buildings typically emerge from competitions. The prize also emphasizes new architects, with private clients increasingly pursuing high-quality contemporary designs, inspired by media and initiatives like Turrisbabel.
Key facts
- Ninth edition of the Architecture Prize in Alto Adige.
- Winning project: private home at Rio Molino by Pedevilla Architects.
- Over 300 submissions were considered.
- Jury members: Pia Durisch, Gianmatteo Romegialli, Daniel A. Walser.
- Prize established in 2000, biennial frequency.
- Carlo Calderan is president of the Foundation of the Order of Architects of Bolzano.
- Province of Bolzano experiences demographic growth counter to national trends.
- Tourism is a major economic driver in the region.
- Jurors often favor small-scale projects like private homes.
- Public buildings are realized through competitions, raising quality but limiting formal experimentation.
- Some established firms do not participate in the prize.
- Young architects from other Italian provinces have won recent public competitions.
- Private clients increasingly seek quality contemporary architecture.
- Initiatives like Turrisbabel magazine and site visits promote architectural culture.
- New construction is seen as a continuation of tradition.
Entities
Artists
- Carlo Calderan
- Pia Durisch
- Gianmatteo Romegialli
- Daniel A. Walser
- Alberto Winterle
Institutions
- Pedevilla Architects
- Durisch + Nolli Architetti
- actromegialli
- ETH Zurich
- Foundation of the Order of Architects of Bolzano
- Province of Bolzano
- Turrisbabel
- Artribune
Locations
- Alto Adige
- Bolzano
- Italy
- Rio Molino
- South Tyrol
- Alps