The BAUA Awards were started in 2012 by the three members of the Baltic Architects Unions Association (BAUA), Architects Association of Lithuania, Latvian Union of Architects, and the Estonian Association of Architects. The exhibition and competition of the best graduation projects by architecture students has been held annually in a different capital city of the Baltic States.
The graduation works are evaluated by the jury, consisting of licensed architects who are not involved in teaching architecture at any of the participating schools in Estonia, Latvia or Lithuania and an international representative.
The aim of the event is to present, compare and award the best works of the field. It provides a platform for architecture students, inviting them to showcase their creative potential, obtain evaluation and feedback from professionals and the international community of architects. The exhibition reflects the results and quality of architectural education in Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania, provides an opportunity to compare methods and programmes of education and fosters collaboration and contact between young architects and academic societies.
Competition evaluation criteria: conceptuality, originality and innovation, coherent architectural and urban idea and aesthetics of presentation.
BAUA awards 2023 schedule:
9th of November
09.30 – Registrations & coffee
10:00 – Opening ceremony, jury presentations
10.45 – Coffee break
11.00 – Student presentations part 1
13.00 – Coffee break
13.30 – Student presentations part 2
15.30 – Lunch
16.00 – Jury session
19.00 – Awards ceremony
Follow event discussion for more information. Q&A
Marius Dirgela, marius.dirgela@architektusajunga.lt
The competition is supported by the State Culture Capital Foundation of Latvia, Cultural Endowment of Estonia, Lithuanian Cultural Council, the building materials production company Knauf, the lighting design office Gaismas Stils, and the manufacturer of skylights and their accessories Velux.
The event will be photographed and/or filmed. By participating in the activity, you consent to photo, video, an audio recording of you and their release or reproduction to be used for promotional purposes, advertising or inclusion on websites.
