Royal Academy of Arts launches architecture awards and studio with Dorfman Foundation gift
A significant donation from the Dorfman Foundation enables the Royal Academy of Arts in London to establish two international architecture prizes. These annual honors will recognize lasting contributions to architectural culture, with winners selected by a panel of architects, artists, curators, and critics. Additionally, the funding supports the restoration of the Senate Room at Burlington Gardens, transforming it into a permanent Architecture Studio designed by David Chipperfield Architects. This dedicated space will host architectural displays and foster public interaction. The initiative aligns with the RA's broader commitment to deepen public engagement with architecture through an annual exhibition program, aiming to explore architecture's connections to culture and society. The announcement was made in July 2017, with activities planned for 2018.
Key facts
- The Royal Academy of Arts in London announced a major gift from the Dorfman Foundation in July 2017
- The gift funds two new international architecture awards to be launched in 2018
- The awards will honor an inspiring and enduring contribution to the culture of architecture
- A jury of architects, artists, international curators, and critics will select the award winner
- The funding also supports the restoration of the Senate Room in Burlington Gardens
- David Chipperfield Architects will undertake the refurbishment to create an Architecture Studio
- The Architecture Studio will be a permanent home for architectural display and audience engagement
- The RA plans to host an annual exhibition to develop wider interest in architecture's relationship to culture and society
Entities
Artists
- David Chipperfield
Institutions
- Royal Academy of Arts
- Dorfman Foundation
- David Chipperfield Architects
Locations
- London
- United Kingdom
- Burlington Gardens