Winners of the 13th BIAU

Ten projects have been announced the winners of the 12th Ibero-American Biennial of Architecture and Urbanism (BIAU), themed ‘Climates: Actions for Good Living’ and to be held in Lima from 2 to 6 December .

BIAU is organized by Spain’s Ministry of Housing and Urban Agenda (MIVAU) through the General Secretariat for Urban Agenda, Housing and Architecture, in collaboration with the Higher Council of the Spanish Architects’ Associations (CSCAE) and Fundación Arquia.

BIAU is a call for the creation of more sustainable, equitable, and diverse futures, and for greater exchange of ideas in addressing extreme climate conditions and their impact on the built environment.

Housing is a central topic in this 12th edition of awards given to outstanding works of architecture and urban planning in six categories: Projects, Professional Achievement, Publications, Teaching Prorgrams, New Rules, and Other Coordinates.

The ten winners are:

43 social housing units en Ibiza, by Peris + Toral arquitectes

136 social housing units in Gavá (Barcelona), by Harquitectes

Las Tejedoras Community Production Center in Chongón (Ecuador), by Natura Futura Arquitectura and Juan Carlos Bamba

Chaki Wasi Community Artisans’ Center in Shalalá (Ecuador), by La Cabina de la Curiosidad

Aduana Cultural Center in San Blas (Mexico), by Colectivo C733

La Ribera Center for Culture and Arts in Ajijic (Mexico), by Alejandro Guerrero | Andrea Soto | Atelier Ars

La Vinata de Mezcal in Jiquilpan de Juárez (Mexico), by Estudio ALA

Petén 476 in Mexico City, by Eduardo Reims and Andrea Maldonado

French Institute of Andean Studies in Lima (Peru), by José Bauer Silva, Augusto Román Moncagatta, and Enrique Santillana Ciriani

Cautín Island Urban Park in Temuco (Chile), by Osvaldo Moreno