We are thrilled to unveil the winners of the 2024-2025 “Europe 40under40®” program, showcasing the world’s most promising figures in architecture and design, along with their outstanding and innovative projects.

During these challenging times, it is crucial to keep insightful visions alive. We can look to the future with hope when we see the most promising new talent in architecture and design from across Europe.

WINNERS’ LIST
Spread across Europe, the selected young recipients for the “Europe 40under40®” come from the following countries: Cyprus, France, Greece, Italy, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland and Turkey, providing an insight into the architectural scene in Europe. Listed in alphabetical order per country, they are:

Kyriakos Miltiadou Studio Kyriakos Miltiadou, Cyprus
Arnaud  Backer, Mayker architectes, France
Timothée Chateau, BRA, France
Hugo Chauwin, Hugo Chauwin Architecture, France
Axel Cornu, COVE, France
Adrien Coste, Alt174 architecture, France
Emilie Delanne, Græphème, France
Theo Domini, THEO DOMINI ARCHITECTE, France
Julien Giammarchi, Collection Architectes, France
Vivien Gimenez, Vivien Gimenez Architecture (VGA), France
Éléonore Givry, &GIVRY architects, France
Kevin Guidoux, Guidoux Zhang, France
Alexis Joubert, AJA, France
François Lis, lis & daneau architectes, France
Simon Masson, BRA, France
Christophe Piqué, piqué architecture, France
Pierre-Arthur Thibaudeau, ORIGINES Agence D’architecture , France
Fabien Tran Nguyen, Mind Architecture, France
Bruno Trovalet, urbanmakers, France
Gabriel Verret, COVE, France
Konstantinos Gounaridis, M |o| C Architecture Collaborative, Greece
Natassa Lianou, LIANOU CHALVATZIS ARCHITECTS (LC architects), Greece
Flavian Basile, Offtec s.r.l., Italy
Paolo Catrambone, ORTUS, Italy
Valentino Gareri, Valentino Gareri Architect, Italy
Jérôme Picard, LOCAL, Norway
Maciej Sokolnicki, MS86A|Maciej Sokolnicki Architect, Poland
Tiago Sá, sastudio, Portugal
Jorge Álvarez, Álvarez Sotelo Arquitectos, Spain
Ane Arce Urtiaga, Bear, Spain
Víctor Larripa Artieda, VERNE Arquitectura, Spain
Rubén Muedra, Rubén Muedra Arquitectura, Spain
Oskar Norelius, White Arkitekter, Sweden
Florian Hartmann, OLBH GmbH, Switzerland
Ece Avcı Kantarcı, Kantarcı Avcı Architecture, Turkey
Burcu Sevinç Yılmaz, Beoffice Architecture, Turkey
Doğan Türkkan, NODE | NODE Architecture and Construction Inc., Turkey
Ismail Utkan Yonter, Whitespace Architectural Design, Turkey
Ali Burak Yanardağ, YNRDG, Turkey
Süleyman Yıldız, Beoffice Architecture, Turkey

THE SELECTION PROCESS

We are proud to announce the composition of this year’s distinguished Europe 40under40® Jury. We are delighted to reveal that we have once again joined forces with some of Europe’s most eminent architects and academics, who have received numerous honours and accolades for their exceptional achievements.

Namely in alphabetic order:

– Melike Altinişik, Architect, Founder of Melike Altınışık Architects-MAA
– Hans-Petter Bjørnådal, Principal Architect, Bjørnådal Arkitektstudio
– Eleni-Stefania Kalapoda, Architect, Engineer and urban designer, AIA Associate, LEED Green Associate, ENVSP
– Adrian Yap, Principal, fjcstudio (formely fjmtstudio)

“Europe 40 under40®” PROGRAM

The “Europe 40under40®” is an annual awards program initiated by The European Centre to highlight and distinguish the next generation of architects and designers who will impact future living and working environments, cities, and rural areas. It is an annual celebration of innovation and creativity.

The program is open to all young architects, landscape architects, urban planners, and industrial designers currently under the age of 40, working independently, in a firm, or on a specific project as the lead architects/designers.

EXHIBITION, AWARDS CEREMONY & YEARBOOK

All the winning projects will be featured in the exhibition “40 Young European Architects with New Visions”, which will be held on Friday, December 9th, together with the Awards Ceremony at the European Centre-Contemporary Space Athens, 74 Mitropoleos Str., Athens, Greece.

A special Yearbook based on the winner’s work will also be published and will be available for online orders internationally to archi-lovers by the Metropolitan Arts Press in the fall.

NEW CALL

We’re already accepting submissions for next year’s competition. Select and submit your most outstanding work for Europe 40under40® 2025-2026; showcase the projects that best reflect your impact in architecture, construction and design. Please note that the deadline for the 2025-2026 program is 15 December 2025.Online applications are available at Award Application.

THANK YOU NOTE

As an organization, our heartfelt thanks are extended to every entrant whose project was submitted this year, and the jury members who gave their time and energy to distinguish the industry’s best emerging talents.

INFORMATION: Ms. Konstadina Geladaki
The European Centre for Architecture Art Design and Urban Studies
Tel: +30 210 3428511
Email: konstadina@europeanarch.eu