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UIA Gold Medal

An international distinction for an architect’s outstanding contribution to the profession and society.

What it recognises

The UIA Council created the medal in 1984; the first recipient was Hassan Fathy in 1985. Nominations come through professional organizations, and the medal is separate from the UIA’s other prizes.

Selected recipients

A reference selection, not the full awards archive.

2026

Eduardo Souto de Moura

Gold Medal

Awards may recognise an individual, a building or a practice. Recognition of a founder is not an award for every project produced by their firm.