Ammodo Architecture promotes and supports socially and ecologically responsible architecture worldwide, by rewarding exemplary projects and their makers and supporting new work around the world. We make these projects visible, put them on a stage, share knowledge and create a network.

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The programme comprises the Ammodo Architecture Award and an international knowledge platform. The Award is granted once every two years and is presented in three categories, ranging from locally driven projects, collaborations and initiatives to internationally renowned projects and completed buildings. Each category includes financial support for new projects or initiatives. The international knowledge platform is a space (online or physical) where relevant knowledge about the awarded projects and their makers is gathered, shared and discussed, alongside the themes and directions explored by the advisory committee. It exists in both online and physical formats, including the Ammodo Architecture Days, a recurring event that sets a benchmark for social and ecological architecture by exploring ideas, sharing experiences, and bringing the network together.

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The Ammodo Architecture Award is granted biennially by Ammodo to projects in the field of socially and ecologically responsible architecture in the following three categories: (i) Local Scale, (ii) Social Engagement, and (iii) Social Architecture.

The objectives of the Ammodo Architecture Award are the recognition of the work of architects, landscape architects, urban planners, artists, communities, collectives, and multidisciplinary design-teams in the field of socially and ecologically responsible architecture and the stimulation of exemplary socially and ecologically responsible architecture around the world.

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The Ammodo Architecture Award is granted biennially. The next edition will be in 2027.

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The Ammodo Architecture Award consists of a maximum of twenty-six (26) prizes per edition:

• a maximum of twelve prizes (12) in the Local Scale category
• a maximum of twelve prizes (12) in the Social Engagement category
• a maximum of two prizes (2) in the Social Architecture category

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• Ammodo Architecture Award for Local Scale: EUR 10.000
• Ammodo Architecture Award for Social Engagement: EUR 50.000
• Ammodo Architecture Award for Social Architecture: EUR 150.000

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The prizes are awarded to projects selected and nominated in accordance with the award regulations. The winning projects are published on the Ammodo Architecture website www.ammodo-architecture.org.

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The Ammodo Architecture Days are a two-day gathering in Amsterdam, dedicated to socially and ecologically responsible architecture, combining an award ceremony, a symposium and an exhibition. The Days take place in the year following each Award edition, as part of the programme’s two-year cycle, and are dedicated to deepening the knowledge platform and sharing insights across the network. The event brings together awardees, ambassadors, advisory committee members and the wider international Ammodo Architecture network, providing a platform for exchanging knowledge, setting new standards and strengthening connections across the field.

The advisory committee, consisting of renowned architects and cultural professionals from around the world, advises the board of Ammodo on which projects should win an award. The advisory committee acts as a jury with expertise in the field. All eligible applications, regardless of the region, are reviewed.

The assessment of applications by the advisory committee, including the grant project, takes place on the basis of the assessment criteria as outlined in ‘What We Value’.

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The advisory committee selects the winning projects based on the values of the Ammodo Architecture Award. The role of the advisory committee is to assess the applications in accordance with the assessment criteria as outlined in ‘What We Value’ and make recommendations for the award to the board of Ammodo.

The members of the advisory committee are bound by the advisory committee regulations and Ammodo’s code of conduct.

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The ambassadors represent the programme and scout new projects and changemakers in the field of socially and ecologically responsible architecture. They are well-informed professionals associated with universities, media, institutions or practices, and are appointed for each of the following regions: (i) Africa, (ii) Asia, (iii) Europe, (iv) North and Central America, (v) South America and (vi) Southeast Asia and Oceania.

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As part of their role, ambassadors help identify potential projects around the world and encourage their makers to submit to the Ammodo Architecture Award. The ambassadors are not involved in the selection proces

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An ambassador cannot be an applicant.

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The Ammodo Architecture Award is organized through an ‘invitation-only’ system. The Ambassadors’ Network, Ammodo and a wider group of well-informed professionals in the field of socially and ecologically responsible architecture identify applicants with projects within the three categories for consideration for an award. Ammodo invites the individuals and/or teams who are responsible for the projects thus identified to apply for an award.

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Receiving an invitation from Ammodo to apply does not guarantee that the eligibility criteria has been met. The eligibility assessment will be carried out by the applicant during the application process. The final, decisive eligibility check will be conducted by Ammodo. Applications that do not meet the eligibility criteria will not be presented to the advisory committee.

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When your application is eligible for two categories, it is up to the applicant to make an assessment and to choose one category.

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In the context of the Ammodo Architecture Award, this refers to a building, a complex of buildings, an urban development, a landscape architecture project, or any other architectural initiative that has an impact on society and the built environment, and meets the criteria outlined in 'What We Value'.

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In relation to the requirements of the Ammodo Architecture Award for Local Scale, "Partially completed" means that some level of spatial intervention has already taken place.

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The Ammodo Architecture Award for Social Architecture recognizes exceptional architects who demonstrate a strong dedication and involvement in the field of socially and ecologically responsible architecture. To be eligible for this award, applicants must submit a list of at least three projects (excluding the submitted project) that showcase their dedication and involvement in the field. This list of projects is known as the "oeuvre" and should have a clear signature or character that proves the applicants’ dedication and involvement in the field. These projects are listed alongside the submitted project but will not be assessed by the advisory committee. However, the oeuvre is considered a requirement for the application to be considered for the Ammodo Architecture Award for Social Architecture.

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Applications must be written in English.

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The grant associated with the award is to be used by the recipient to fund a grant project in the field of socially and ecologically responsible architecture to be carried out under the recipients’ supervision. The grant project is part of the application and should meet the objectives outlined in ‘What We Value’.

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For the Ammodo Architecture Award for Local Scale, the grant:

• should be used by the winner to finance a grant project in the field of social and ecological architecture;
• should be related to the award winning project including a subsequent phase of this project;
• should be used for new expenses;
• may be spent on construction costs and costs for materials;
• may not be used to finance overhead or other costs that are not directly incurred as a result of the grant project.

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For the Ammodo Architecture Award for Social Engagement and the Ammodo Architecture Award for Social Architecture, the grant:

• should be used by the winner to finance a grant project in the field of social and ecological architecture;
• should be used for a new project, including (a defined part of) a building or spatial project, research project, publication, exhibition, education, installation or pavilion;
• should be used for new expenses;
• may be spent on salary, construction costs, costs for materials, exhibition costs, education costs, rental costs that are supportive of the grant project;
• may not be used to finance overheads or other costs which are not directly incurred as a result of the grant project.

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The application contains a proposal for the use of the grant, this is called the grant project. The grant project:

• relates to a project in the field of socially and ecologically responsible architecture, to be realised under the administrator’s responsibility;
• meets the conditions set out in article 3 Award Regulations,
• for the Ammodo Architecture Award for Local Scale, the grant project is related to the project that is submitted for the award or a subsequent phase of the submitted project,
• for the Ammodo Architecture Award for Social Engagement and the Ammodo Architecture Award for Social Architecture, the grant project is (a defined part of) a building or spatial project, research project, publication, exhibition, education, installation or pavilion.

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For more information on the grant project read article 3 in the award regulations.

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The administrator is the applicant or is part of the applicant-team and submits the application form on behalf of the applicant. The administrator can be a legal entity or a natural person.

Note: that if the applicant is a collective or multidisciplinary design- team, the architect, urban planner or landscape architect involved, must be the administrator.

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In case the award is granted to your application:

• Ammodo will ask the administrator to provide additional information, such as an ID copy and copy of a bank statements, and additional information related to the grant project,
• the administrator shall confirm in writing that they are bound by the Ammodo Architecture Award Regulations and by their grant project,
• Ammodo will distribute the grant attached to the award to the administrator, and
• the Administrator will account to Ammodo for the progress and completion of the grant project and the expenditure of the grant.

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The application must be signed by or on behalf of a legal entity or the natural person who is responsible for (the creation of) the project and who, in case the award is granted to the project, will confirm in writing that they are bound by the Award Regulations (the Administrator).

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The grant project shall be completed within the following period, following the announcement of the winners of the award to the public;

• ‍Ammodo Architecture Award for Local Scale: a maximum of one (1) year,‍
• Ammodo Architecture Award for Social Engagement: a maximum of three (3) years,‍
• Ammodo Architecture Award for Social Architecture: a maximum of five (5) years.

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To access the portal, please follow this link: https://portal.ammodo.org/s/.

Please note that access is granted exclusively to applicants who have been nominated by the Ambassadors’ Network, and a broader group of well-informed professionals in the field of socially and ecologically responsible architecture.

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Every two years, following the award year, the award ceremony is organized as part of the Ammodo Architecture Days.

The awardee must discuss any material changes to the Grant Project and the Budget with Ammodo. This is to be done by submitting a Change Request through the portal. Such changes will be assessed by Ammodo on an individual basis and will be reported to the Ammodo Board. What we understand to be material changes are:

• changes to the Timeline (especially delays beyond the maximum time span to spend the Grant)
• changes to the Budget
• changes to the projects’ output or content
• changes to the project’s users or stakeholders
• a change of project location.

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Before submitting a Change Request, the Ammodo Architecture team is available to discuss your situation. We can help clarify the information required and advise on any supporting documents needed to ensure the proposed change complies with the award regulations. Please contact your main contact person within the team or send an email to architecture@ammodo.org.

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Ammodo is a foundation that stimulates the development of art, science and architecture. We believe expanding knowledge and developing new perspectives in these fields contribute to addressing contemporary challenges and moving society forward. We have developed three programmes that promote and support research and projects: Ammodo Art, Ammodo Science and Ammodo Architecture. Below, on this website and the programme websites you can find more information about these programmes.

Ammodo is a foundation under Dutch law (Stichting).

Ammodo is recognised by the tax authorities as a Public Benefit Organisation (ANBI). More information on the ANBI status can be found here

Financial information about Ammodo can be found in our ANBI form

Ammodo was established on 3 September 2010 and has supported numerous arts, science and architecture projects since then. An archive of these projects can be found on the websites of Ammodo Art, Ammodo Science and Ammodo Architecture. Ammodo also produces documentaries (Ammodo Docs) to make the work of the artists, scientist and architects visible.

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Ammodo receives its financial resources through donations from the Inphykem Foundation. Inphykem acquired its assets through the sale of a pension insurance company.

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Through donations Inphykem makes our support of art, science and architecture possible.

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Stichting Inphykem is the new name for Stichting Optas. Optas is still used as a trade name by Aegon/ASR for the insurance company and is unrelated to Stichting Inphykem.

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The donation from Inphykem is determined annually. This amount varies from year to year.

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Inphykem's goal is to manage its assets and to make donations. Through these donations Inphykem makes Ammodo’s support of art, science and architecture possible.

After the sale of Optas N.V. to Aegon N.V. in 2007, the insured parties believed they were also entitled to the proceeds of the sale in addition to the insurance claims. Despite the fact that there was no legal basis for this, as a final solution to this dispute Inphykem made a one-off financial contribution of 500 million euros for an additional increase in the pension entitlements of the Optas insured. This solution was widely supported by the insured parties and social partners. They publicly expressed their respect and appreciation for the careful and balanced manner in which the arrangement has taken into account the interest of those directly involved. With this amicable settlement, the dispute between Inphykem and the insured has been closed.

Inphykem is the rightful owner of the assets from which Ammodo obtains its financial resources.