Due its bold philosophical posture, the Gold Medal is for the project of an ecological reserve and remediation project in Saline Joniche (Italy). The strategy of this project was developed by AutonomeForme with italian and french consultants and with the spanish team of Grupoarane. In the project for Saline Joniche the team integrate the process of restoration in an area that has been degraded during the industrial age. The shape-shifting ecosystem generates a flooded landscape filled with flora and fauna, with a special focus on migrating birds.

The winning projects of the Holcim Awards 2014 for Europe illustrate how sustainable construction continues to evolve – developing more sophisticated and multi-disciplinary responses to the challenges facing the building and construction industry. A jury of international experts led by Jean-Philippe Vassal (France) selected the winners using the “target issues” for sustainable construction that consider environmental, social and economic performance – while also highlighting the need for architectural excellence and a high degree of transferability.

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