Prix Versailles 2023: World Titles Announcement

Today, the Prix Versailles 2023 World Judges Panel, chaired by Elie Saab, reveals the latest architectural projects to win a World Title.

The Prix Versailles Laureates are testimonials to the aesthetic vitality of their regions and a tribute to the hard work of a large number of internationally renowned and/or pioneering firms.

Because they all serve excellence in architecture, the programme is proud to showcase this living, moving heritage.

“If I hadn’t been a fashion designer, I would undoubtedly have become an architect. Haute couture and architecture share the same creative essence, with structure, form and materials coming together to convey a unique vision. My passion for these two fields has led me to develop a universe in which fashion and design are engaged in an ongoing quest for beauty.”

– Elie Saab, Chairman of the Judges Panel

“The Prix Versailles drives the notion that there, in fact, is a form of excellence worth pursuing, the pos- sibility of an ethical and intelligent combination that is capable of simultaneously serving the purposes of innovation, creative freedom and ecological efficiency, in a reflection of local heritage. This approachencourages architecture to push its limits. As a result, beauty is not conventional. Instead, it reveals itself through a kind of unifying truthfulness that paves the way for true wonder.”

– Jérôme Gouadain, Secretary General

This year, from amongst the 95 new projects already recognised by the Prix Versailles as the most beautiful in the world, in their respective categories, the World Judges Panel was tasked with shining a spotlight on 24 of them.