The Graz Architecture Diploma Awards (GAD Awards) are bestowed annually by the Faculty of Architecture to honor outstanding diploma projects from the previous academic year. This year the Institute for Housing, headed by Alex Lehnerer, was entrusted with conceptualizing the exhibition for the nominated diploma projects and selecting a jury of international experts. This year's jury included Ulrike Tinnacher (tinnacher.studio, Wien), Pier Paolo Tamburelli (TU Wien & Mailand), and Paul Preissner (Paul Preissner Architects, Chicago).

1st Prize:
Beatrice Raith "Die wachsenden Häuser von Wetzelsdorf"
Supervisor: Alex Lehnerer, Institute of Spacial Design

2nd Prize:
Theresa Schleinitz "Ein Umbau. Adaption eines Bestandsgebäudes - feministische Kritik an bestehenden baulichen und gesellschaftlichen Strukturen
Supervisor: Eva Sollgruber, Institute of Design and Building Typology

Anna-Maria Jäger & Marie-Theres Schwaighofer "Modellprojekt Rösselmühle. Prinzipien für eine chancengerechte und regenerative Stadt(teil)entwicklung im Gries"
Supervisor: Aglaée Degros, Institute of Urbanism

Tschom Housing Prize:
Angelika Hinterbrander "Alexander Klein. Neuer Standard im Wohnungsbau"
Supervisor: Daniel Gethmann, Institute Architectural Theory, Art History and Cultural Studies

Hollomey Travel Prize:
Valentin Moser "Die Summe Einzelner Teile. Kulturelle Neubetrachtung historischer Baustrukturen"
Supervisor: Andreas Lechner, Institute of Design and Building Typology

Recognition for Resource-Conserving and Climate-Friendly Architecture:
Nera Džanić "Pappmaché. From Paper to Sustainable Architecture Material"
Supervisor: Milena Stavrić, Institute of Architecture and Media

Recognition Prize:
Dennis Baumgartner "simple et radical. - Wie Bruchstellen uns definieren und wie wir damit umgehen. Ein Versuch am Beispiel der Haunoldmühle"
Supervisor: Andreas Lechner, Institute of Design and Building Typology

All projects can be accessed here.