The scope of the Prix Versailles process is unique in the world. It
promotes the creation of quality spaces in every inhabited area. 18 candidates have been chosen to compete (six university
campuses, six passenger stations and six large sports facilities).
After a far-reaching call for submissions and a systematic media
analysis, the 72 continental winners in the four historical Prix
Versailles categories (Shops & Stores, Shopping Malls, Hotels and
Restaurants) are revealed on 29 May 2019. The 2019 World Judges Panel, whose members will be identified
in a forthcoming communication, will be tasked with naming the
most beautiful campus, the most beautiful passenger station and
the most beautiful sports facility in the world. For each category,
the judges will also discern awards for the most beautiful interior
and the most beautiful exterior, resulting in nine World Titles.
At that time, 12 winners are recognized in each of the six Prix
regions: Africa and West Asia – Central America, the South and
the Caribbean – North America – Central Asia and the Northeast –
South Asia and the Pacific – Europe.
They will be invited to compete for the World Titles (Prix Versailles,
Interior and Exterior) at the World Finale held at UNESCO
Headquarters at 5:30 pm on 12 September 2019.
Campuses, Passenger Stations, Sports
The Secretariat has announced the World selections for the three
new Prix Versailles categories: Campuses, Passenger Stations and
Sports.
The results of the deliberations for the categories of Campuses,
Passenger Stations and Sports will be finalized on 4 July 2019,
in anticipation of the World Awards Ceremony on 12 September
2019 at UNESCO.
The criteria used to single out the world’s best projects encompass
a variety of qualities, including innovation, creativity, reflection of
local, natural and cultural heritage, and energy efficiency, as well
as the values of social interaction and participation which the
United Nations holds in high regard.
THE SCOPE OF THE PRIX VERSAILLES
PROCESS IS UNIQUE IN THE WORLD.
IT PROMOTES THE CREATION OF QUALITY
SPACES IN EVERY INHABITED AREA.