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The UW-Milwaukee School of Architecture & Urban Planning awards a biennial international architecture prize to recognize the talent and achievements of emerging architects in the early stages of their career. Marcus Prize recipients co-teach a studio with a faculty member, bringing world-class architects directly into reach of architecture students.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/section>\n\n\n\n

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Origin<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The Marcus Prize was created in 2005 through the vision and generosity of Marcus Corporation Foundation. The goal of the award is to honor architects for their outstanding work to date\u2014and their promise of greatness in the future.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The $100,000 prize provides $50,000 to the winner and $50,000 to lead a design studio in collaboration with faculty. In addition to the award itself, Marcus Corporation Foundation provides financial support to host the selection jury and to bring the awardees to Milwaukee for the studio.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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An International Prize with Local Impact<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Since its inception, the Marcus Prize has welcomed architects from around the world to Milwaukee, directly impacting the region through Wisconsin-based projects and creating lasting effects on the lives of future architects through hands-on studios.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

10<\/strong>Wisconsin-Based Projects<\/span><\/div><\/div>\n\n
$100,000<\/strong>Awarded Every Two Years<\/span><\/div><\/div>\n\n
$1M<\/strong>Awarded Since 2005<\/span><\/div><\/div>\n\n
140+<\/strong>Student Participants<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/section>\n\n\n\n
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Dong Gong of Vector Architects | Photo courtesy of Vector Architects<\/figcaption><\/figure>
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South-east view of Seashore Library (Qinhuangdao, Hebei, China) | Photo by Xia Zhi courtesy of Vector Architects<\/figcaption><\/figure>
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North facade of Yangshuo Sugarhouse Hotel (Guilin, Guangxi, China) | Photo by Su Shengliang courtesy of Vector Architects<\/figcaption><\/figure>
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Reflecting Pond at Yangshuo Sugarhouse Hotel (Guilin, Guangxi, China) | Photo by Su Shengliang courtesy of Vector Architects<\/figcaption><\/figure>
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Evening view of Captain’s House (Fuzhou, Fujian, China) | Photo by Chen Hao courtesy of Vector Architects<\/figcaption><\/figure>
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West elevation of the Captain’s House (Fuzhou, Fujian, China) | Photo by Xia Zhi courtesy of Vector Architects<\/figcaption><\/figure>
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Multifunctional living space in the Captain’s House (Fuzhou, Fujian, China) | Photo by Chen Hao courtesy of Vector Architects<\/figcaption><\/figure>
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Spring view of the sycamore courtyard at Jingyang Camphor Court (Jingdezhen, Jiangxi, China) | Photo by Arch-Exist courtesy of Vector Architects<\/figcaption><\/figure>
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View of the Camphor Woods from a timber cloister at Jingyang Camphor Court (Jingdezhen, Jiangxi, China) | Photo by Chen Hao courtesy of Vector Architects<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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2025 Marcus Prize Winner<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Dong Gong <\/strong>is the founder and design principal of Beijing-based Vector Architects. He describes his firm as intensely focused on issues of site, light and making.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Gong’s practice has earned international acclaim for his representational works, including projects such as Seashore Library, Yangshuo Sugarhouse Hotel, Renovation of the Captain\u2019s House, Pingshan Art Museum, and Jingyang Camphor Court.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Vector Architects has been recognized with major honors including the Architects Regional Council Asia Gold Award, the RIBA International Award for Excellence, and the Archmarathon Awards, as well as inclusion in Domus\u2019 \u201c100+ Best Architecture Firms.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\nRead the Official Release<\/a>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/section>\n\n\n\n
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Past Marcus Prize Winners<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Tiantian Xu, DnA\u00a0_Design and Architecture<\/strong><\/div>
2023 Marcus Prize Winner<\/div>
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Ant\u00f3n Garc\u00eda-Abril and D\u00e9bora Mesa, Ensamble Studio<\/div>
2021 Marcus Prize Winner<\/div>
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\"Tatiana
Tatiana Bilbao, Tatiana Bilbao Estudio<\/div>
2019 Marcus Prize Winner<\/div>
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Jeanne Gang, Studio Gang<\/div>
2017 Marcus Prize Winner<\/div>
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Joshua Prince-Ramus, REX<\/div>
2015 Marcus Prize Winner<\/div>
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\"Sou
Sou Fujimoto, Sou Fujimoto Architects<\/div>
2013 Marcus Prize Winner<\/div>
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\"Di\u00e9b\u00e9do
Di\u00e9b\u00e9do Francis K\u00e9r\u00e9, K\u00e9r\u00e9 Architecture<\/div>
2011 Marcus Prize Winner<\/div>
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\"Alejandro
Alejandro Aravena, Elemental<\/div>
2009 Marcus Prize Winner<\/div>
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Frank Barkow and Regine Leibinger, Barkow Leibinger<\/div>
2007 Marcus Prize Winner<\/div>
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Winy Maas, Jacob van Rijs and Nathalie de Vries, MVRDV<\/div>
2005 Marcus Prize Winner<\/div>
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