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MoMA and Legacy Emilio Ambasz Foundation Establish $200,000 Annual Architecture Prize
Sunday, May 17, 2026 · 1 min read
The Museum of Modern Art has received a gift from the Legacy Emilio Ambasz Foundation to launch the Ambasz-MoMA Annual Prize for Nature-Reconciled Architecture. The award will grant $200,000 annually, with $100,000 designated for the architect and $100,000 for a non-profit organization to plant trees in honor of the project's client. The inaugural prize, focusing on architectural projects completed within the last 30 years that integrate the built and natural environments, will be awarded in late 2026.
- People: Emilio Ambasz
- Museums: The Museum of Modern Art, MoMA, Ambasz Institute for the Joint Study of the Built and the Natural Environment
- Locations: New York
- Prices: $200,000
Originally via MoMA · Curated by The Cultural Signal
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