Novelis is one of the sponsors of the International “Innovative Architectures" Award: design and sustainability” in conjunction with FRAMES, Architecture Magazine.

The initiative encourages the sustainable architecture and rewards designers and students engaged in the development of projects which best combine attractive design solutions and sustainable techniques.

The aim of the competition is to stimulate the use of new technologies in architectural designs, specifically relating to the choice of façade components. Prizes will be awarded to the best architectural solutions incorporating one or several technological façade systems.

The award is of an international nature. It is open to all architects, engineers and designers in general, registered in professional Rolls and Registers. A special section is dedicated to students in architectural, engineering faculties and design institutes. The projects presented by the students must be coordinated by a teacher. The complete version of the announcement is available on the web site www.faenza.com.

Entries to the award are free and will be accepted as from 16 March 2005 – it is possible to download the application form from the web site, to fill in the form and return it by post or to make an application request directly to the organisation secretariat (International “INNOVATIVE ARCHITECTURES" Award: Design and sustainability” c/o: Gruppo Editoriale Faenza Editrice - Via Pier de Crescenzi, 44 48018 Faenza -RA- Tel. 0546 670411 fax: 0546 660440 e-mail: concorso@faenza.com, attn. Flavia Gaeta).

All entries must reach the organisation secretariat by 12 noon on 12 December 2005.

Total prize money at disposal 14.000,00 Euro.

The decisions of the panel of judges shall be taken by January 30th, 2006.

If you should require more information regarding the Architecture Award, please contact Michele Falco:
Phone: +39 02 614 54 1