EU Prize for Contemporary Architecture - Mies van der Rohe Awards

| “Out & About. Discovering Architecture. EUmies Awards 2026” offering firsthand exploration of a selection of the 40 Shortlisted works together with the people behind them.

'Public Swimming Pool Großfeldsiedlung'
by illiz architektur + Dipl. Ing. Lea Soltau + Dipl. Ing. Bernhard Winkelmayer

→ This architectural tour highlighted the careful renovation and extension of a swimming complex originally built in the 1980s. A pair of bridges links the new 25-meter lap pool hall with the pre-existing structure, creating a landscaped connection between the two volumes. The design team presented the project’s defining feature: a planted steel exoskeleton that encircles the building. Inside, they led us through the six-meter-tall timber hall with expansive full-height glazing, and introduced the upgraded original building, where a lifted roofline enhances both spatial quality and natural light.

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◾ In collaboration with illiz architektur, architectural tours vienna and Stadt Wien – MA44 Bäder

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→ “Out & About. Discovering Architecture” brings the Shortlisted works of the EUmies Awards 2026 closer to the public through visits guided by architects, clients and people closely connected to the projects. Organised by Creative Europe and Fundació Mies van der Rohe, together with the expertise of Guiding Architects, the programme gives everyone the chance to discover buildings and public spaces in their cities—or in places they are visiting—guided by the architects, clients and people who know these projects best.

| “Out & About. Discovering Architecture. EUmies Awards 2026” offering firsthand exploration of a selection of the 40 Shortlisted works together with the people behind them.

'206 Lafayette - Restructuring and Densification of a Mixed-Use Block'
by DATA ARCHITECTES, THINK TANK architecture
Paris, France

→ This guided and commented tour offered an in-depth presentation of the project’s overall composition, architectural strategies, and diverse construction techniques. It emphasized a carefully considered approach to integrating new volumes with circulation systems, alongside the careful retention and adaptation of existing architectural elements shaped by a clear set of core principles.

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◾ In collaboration with DATA ARCHITECTES, THINK TANK architecture, SNC Cours Lafayette and GA Paris.

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→ “Out & About. Discovering Architecture” brings the Shortlisted works of the EUmies Awards 2026 closer to the public through visits guided by architects, clients and people closely connected to the projects. Organised by Creative Europe and Fundació Mies van der Rohe, together with the expertise of Guiding Architects, the programme gives everyone the chance to discover buildings and public spaces in their cities—or in places they are visiting—guided by the architects, clients and people who know these projects best.

| “Out & About. Discovering Architecture. EUmies Awards 2026” offering firsthand exploration of a selection of the 40 Shortlisted works together with the people behind them.

'Interventions in the Monastery of Santa Maria de Sijena'
by Pemán y Franco Arquitectos, Sebastián Arquitectos
Villanueva de Sijena, Spain

→ Guided tour of the Monastery of Santa María de Sijena led by the architects of the renovation. The visit provided insight into the building’s history, architectural features, and ongoing restoration efforts, combining heritage, design, and contemporary practice in a single experience.

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◾ In collaboration with Pemán y Franco Arquitectos (Zaragoza) + Sebastián Arquitectos (Zaragoza), Instituto de Estudios Sijenenses y Dirección General de Patrimonio Cultural del Gobierno de Aragón.

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→ “Out & About. Discovering Architecture” brings the Shortlisted works of the EUmies Awards 2026 closer to the public through visits guided by architects, clients and people closely connected to the projects. Organised by Creative Europe and Fundació Mies van der Rohe, together with the expertise of Guiding Architects, the programme gives everyone the chance to discover buildings and public spaces in their cities—or in places they are visiting—guided by the architects, clients and people who know these projects best.

| “Out & About. Discovering Architecture. EUmies Awards 2026” offering firsthand exploration of a selection of the 40 Shortlisted works together with the people behind them.

'Graça Funicular'
by Atelier Bugio
Lisbon, Portugal

→ The guided tour on the Funicular da Graça invited visitors to reflect on — and physically engage with — aspects of the city that often go unnoticed in everyday life. Architect João Favila Menezes describes how the project was conceived as you make your way up from Rua dos Lagares, walking beneath the structure and continuing toward Graça. Along the route, layers of history and public spaces converge, uncovering subtle connections that might otherwise remain hidden. The visit culminated in a fitting reward: a panoramic view across Lisbon from the Miradouro da Graça.

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◾ In collaboration with Atelier Bugio – Arch João Favila Menezes and collaborators, Cultour - Guiding Architects Porto/Lisbon and EMEL – empresa de mobilidade e estacionamento de Lisboa.

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→ “Out & About. Discovering Architecture” brings the Shortlisted works of the EUmies Awards 2026 closer to the public through visits guided by architects, clients and people closely connected to the projects. Organised by Creative Europe and Fundació Mies van der Rohe, together with the expertise of Guiding Architects, the programme gives everyone the chance to discover buildings and public spaces in their cities—or in places they are visiting—guided by the architects, clients and people who know these projects best.

| “Out & About. Discovering Architecture. EUmies Awards 2026” offering firsthand exploration of a selection of the 40 Shortlisted works together with the people behind them.

'Plaça Major - Public Space. Heritage, Housing and Urban Life'
by Un Parell d’Arquitectes + Clàudia Calvet + Q**m Domene + Pep de Solà-Morales + Jesús Bassols
Olot, Spain

→ The tour unfolded in Plaça Major, experienced from the street and also from an elevated rooftop perspective, as part of its recent urban renewal process. The project brought together public space, residential life, historic preservation, and everyday urban activity. With insights shared by various participants, the visit explored the connections between the architecture of Olot’s historic center and the city’s School of Art.

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◾ In collaboration with Un Parell d’arquitectes, Clàudia Calvet, Arxiu Comarcal de la Garrotxa, Olot Cultura, Olot Arquitectura, Fira de l’1 de maig, Ajuntament d'Olot, Garrotxa Serveis and Art Pairó.

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→ “Out & About. Discovering Architecture” brings the Shortlisted works of the EUmies Awards 2026 closer to the public through visits guided by architects, clients and people closely connected to the projects. Organised by Creative Europe and Fundació Mies van der Rohe, together with the expertise of Guiding Architects, the programme gives everyone the chance to discover buildings and public spaces in their cities—or in places they are visiting—guided by the architects, clients and people who know these projects best.

| “Out & About. Discovering Architecture. EUmies Awards 2026” offering firsthand exploration of a selection of the 40 Shortlisted works together with the people behind them.

'Rehabilitation of V***r Cortès - Prodis 1923'
by H ARQUITECTES
Terrassa, Spain

→ The project reimagines an early 20th-century industrial structure as a contemporary facility, carefully maintaining the character of the original building. During the visit, the architects shared insights into their concept, material decisions, and the methods employed to reconcile heritage conservation with new uses. The tour provided a closer look at how the intervention creates a meaningful exchange between the building’s past and its present-day function.

Here you have some images of the architectural walk.

◾ In collaboration with H ARQUITECTES, Prodis 1923 and Guiding Architects Barcelona.

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→ “Out & About. Discovering Architecture” brings the Shortlisted works of the EUmies Awards 2026 closer to the public through visits guided by architects, clients and people closely connected to the projects. Organised by Creative Europe and Fundació Mies van der Rohe, together with the expertise of Guiding Architects, the programme gives everyone the chance to discover buildings and public spaces in their cities—or in places they are visiting—guided by the architects, clients and people who know these projects best.

| “Out & About. Discovering Architecture. EUmies Awards 2026” offering firsthand exploration of a selection of the 40 Shortlisted works together with the people behind them.

'The Dryer Workshop'
by dmb műterem Ltd.
Debrecen, Hungary

→ The Dryer Workshop in Debrecen is a former industrial facility reimagined as a dynamic hub for the University of Debrecen’s Department of Architecture. The architects from DMB guided a special tour of the shortlisted project, offering insight into its design and transformation. The visitors could see the spaces in use, meet students during their work sessions and take part in an open conversation with both designers and users about this distinctive learning environment.

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◾ In collaboration with DMB, Debrecen University (University of Debrecen - Degree Programs in English) – Faculty of Technology – Department of Architecture and GA Budapest

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→ “Out & About. Discovering Architecture” brings the Shortlisted works of the EUmies Awards 2026 closer to the public through visits guided by architects, clients and people closely connected to the projects. Organised by Creative Europe and Fundació Mies van der Rohe, together with the expertise of Guiding Architects, the programme gives everyone the chance to discover buildings and public spaces in their cities—or in places they are visiting—guided by the architects, clients and people who know these projects best.

| “Out & About. Discovering Architecture. EUmies Awards 2026” offering firsthand exploration of a selection of the 40 Shortlisted works together with the people behind them.

'56 Social Dwellings'
by Jean et Aline Harari architectes
Arpajon, France

→ The program included a guided tour of the completed project along with an overview of its underlying concepts, housing typologies, and their various configurations. The presentation highlighted the emphasis on spatial richness and a strong sense of domestic interiority, shaping a neighborhood-scale environment inspired by Anglo-Saxon and Scandinavian models from the 1970s.

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◾ In collaboration with Jean et Aline Harari architectes, Franck Lemoine architect in charge and Immobilière 3F – bailleur social.

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→ “Out & About. Discovering Architecture” brings the Shortlisted works of the EUmies Awards 2026 closer to the public through visits guided by architects, clients and people closely connected to the projects. Organised by Creative Europe and Fundació Mies van der Rohe, together with the expertise of Guiding Architects, the programme gives everyone the chance to discover buildings and public spaces in their cities—or in places they are visiting—guided by the architects, clients and people who know these projects best.

| “Out & About. Discovering Architecture. EUmies Awards 2026” offering firsthand exploration of a selection of the 40 Shortlisted works together with the people behind them.

'Rehabilitation of V***r Cortès - Prodis 1923'
by H ARQUITECTES
Terrassa, Spain

→ The project reimagines an early 20th-century industrial structure as a contemporary facility, carefully maintaining the character of the original building. During the visit, the architects shared insights into their concept, material decisions, and the methods employed to reconcile heritage conservation with new uses. The tour provided a closer look at how the intervention creates a meaningful exchange between the building’s past and its present-day function.

Here you have some images of the architectural walk.

◾ In collaboration with H ARQUITECTES, Prodis 1923 and Guiding Architects Barcelona.

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→ “Out & About. Discovering Architecture” brings the Shortlisted works of the EUmies Awards 2026 closer to the public through visits guided by architects, clients and people closely connected to the projects. Organised by Creative Europe and Fundació Mies van der Rohe, together with the expertise of Guiding Architects, the programme gives everyone the chance to discover buildings and public spaces in their cities—or in places they are visiting—guided by the architects, clients and people who know these projects best.

| “Out & About. Discovering Architecture. EUmies Awards 2026” offering firsthand exploration of a selection of the 40 Shortlisted works together with the people behind them.

'GREENH@USE 140 Social Housing in 22@ BCN'
by Peris + Toral Arquitectes
Barcelona, Spain

→ Guided tour led by Peris + Toral Arquitectes of their 140-unit social housing project in Barcelona’s 22@ district. The visit explored the architectural concept, urban integration, and key design strategies behind the development, with a particular focus on collective living, sustainability, and social impact in one of the city’s most dynamic and evolving areas.

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◾ In collaboration with Peris + Toral Arquitectes, Guiding Architects Barcelona () and IMHAB.

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→ “Out & About. Discovering Architecture” brings the Shortlisted works of the EUmies Awards 2026 closer to the public through visits guided by architects, clients and people closely connected to the projects. Organised by Creative Europe and Fundació Mies van der Rohe, together with the expertise of Guiding Architects, the programme gives everyone the chance to discover buildings and public spaces in their cities—or in places they are visiting—guided by the architects, clients and people who know these projects best.