European Collective Housing Award presents winning projects in Spain and Switzerland

The inaugural edition of the European Collective Housing Award has been announced by a panel of judges that included Anne Lacaton and Fernanda Canales. Their selection of a converted former wine storage facility in Basel, Switzerland, designed by Esch Sintzel Architekten, took home the top honors in the Renovation Category after being selected over seven other finalist designs. It was joined by La Borda, a purpose-built wooden structure in the New Construction Category by Lacol in Barcelona, Spain. The innovative building was completed in 2018 and features 28 total dwellings oriented around a central courtyard presciently meant to foster a sense of community for its residents while alleviating poverty.Renovation Category winner: Conversion of a Wine Storage into Housing in Basel, Switzerland, by Esch Sintzel ArchitektenRead the full post on Bustler