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The Official College of Architects of Castilla-La Mancha (COACM) recently presented the publication of the Architecture and Urbanism Awards for the region corresponding to 2022/2023. This event, held in the auditorium of the Toledo Demarcation, also marked the launch of the new call for the 2024/2025 period, with the awards gala scheduled for June 11, 2026, at the Buero Vallejo Theater in Guadalajara.
The event attracted numerous professionals, institutional representatives, and academics, and was hosted by COACM Dean Elena Guijarro and Vice Dean Gema González-Badillo, alongside the directors general of the Regional Government, Silvia López Martín and Salu García Alfaro. The involvement of an all-female team in the presentations highlighted the advancement of female leadership in these fields.
During her speech, Guijarro emphasized the significance of these awards, which had not been held since 2009, assuring that their relaunch has been a top priority for the current COACM governing team. “These awards are crucial for promoting talent and quality in regional architecture,” she stressed.
Silvia López Martín reaffirmed the regional government’s commitment to architecture that not only enhances citizens’ quality of life but also fosters sustainable territorial development. She emphasized the importance of collaboration between the Junta and COACM on issues such as urban planning and building rehabilitation.
Salu García Alfaro, the Minister of Housing, emphasized that these awards are fundamental to strengthening talent and innovation within the community, resulting from a joint effort in managing funds allocated for housing rehabilitation.
Gema González-Badillo also highlighted the significant increase in participation, with nearly 200 proposals in the latest edition, surpassing all expectations. She announced that the new guidelines would facilitate participation and improve project management, marking an important step forward for the competition.
Finally, the event concluded with attendees receiving a copy of the publication for this second edition of the awards, which compiles outstanding works and highlights the architectural quality of Castilla-La Mancha. With the continuation of these awards, COACM reaffirms its commitment to architecture that promotes sustainability, innovation, and equity, establishing itself as an essential pillar in the architectural culture of the region.
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via: MiMub in Spanish
