The Kosmos Culture Foundation and the Accademia di architettura in Mendrisio, part of the Università della Svizzera italiana, are delighted to announce the winners of this year’s “premio Kosmos”. The award ceremony took place during the graduation ceremony on September 21, 2024 and underlined the growing importance of sustainability in architectural education and practice.

The 2024 award winners

Vitor Dias Da Silva: His model impressed with the integration of biodegradable components
Gleb Vasin: His model stood out for its innovative use of recycled materials.

Both winners received prize money of 2,000 Swiss francs each for their outstanding sustainable architectural models. Their work impressively demonstrates how sustainability and aesthetic excellence can be combined in architecture.

About the “premio Kosmos”

The “premio Kosmos” is a pioneering initiative launched in 2024 by the Kosmos Culture Foundation in collaboration with the Università della Svizzera italiana. Every year, two budding architects are recognized for their innovative and sustainable architectural models. The prize aims to raise awareness of ecological design at an early stage of architectural training.