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About the Awards
Ever since the Tower of Babel was built, mankind has been fascinated by tall buildings. Skylines, or the urban canyons of Manhattan, Hong Kong or Shanghai, are always statements on the progress of human civilization. A skyscraper's quality is a key factor in how civilization is perceived. An imposing, architecturally appealing structure that harmonizes with its surroundings reflects on mankind as a progressive, upward-reaching community. By contrast, a building that is constructed purely with speed and cost-efficiency in mind creates a wasteland, leaving an impression of uniformity and anonymity.
The aim of the Emporis Skyscraper Award is to throw the spotlight onto buildings that represent the best of our human culture. Buildings that stimulate our aesthetic pleasure and curiosity, and express the desire to exceed the boundaries of what has already been achieved, but which at the same time strive for the harmony that allows a building to be effective both for itself and within its surroundings.
To guarantee that the best choice is made, Emporis calls on the best it has to offer: its contributors. They are skyscraper lovers and probably the world's most experienced experts on high-rises. During the nomination phase, Emporis editors select what they deem to be the most fascinating skyscraper projects of the year. If a skyscraper receives more than one vote, it is automatically nominated. The final selection is then performed by the Emporis Awards jury, composed of the Emporis senior editors. This all goes to ensure the editorial independence of the award, and that no spectacular new project in any year is overlooked when choosing the Skyscraper of the Year.
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