ECCA Coated Metal Awards 2024

The ECCA Coated Metal Awards 2024, targeting professionals in architecture and design from Greece and Cyprus, are an initiative of the European Coil Coating Association. The awards aim to highlight the best-executed applications of coated metal elements in architecture, raising awareness about their significant environmental and aesthetic advantages.

Open Call for Entries

ECCA extends an open invitation to architects and designers to submit proposals of completed projects showcasing creative applications of coated metal, without any participation fee. Projects, encompassing architecture, interior design, or art installations, can be submitted under three categories: Small projects up to 500m², medium-sized projects from 500-2000m², and large projects exceeding 2000m².

Prizes and Recognition

For each category, a cash prize of €2000 will be awarded, with the possibility of additional Honorable Mentions without monetary rewards. Submissions are accepted digitally on the ecca-awards.com website, with a deadline of March 31.

Evaluation Criteria and Jury

The evaluation committee, comprising representatives from ECCA and architects, will assess projects based on their aesthetic dimension, design methodology, application innovation, and project sustainability. The jury members include:

– Yvonne Barcelona, Managing Director, ECCA
– Christophe Perin, VP Global Marketing, Beckers
– Panagiotis Tournikiotis, Vice President EIA
– Pavlos Feraeos, Cyprus Architects Association
– Nikos Patsavos, Assistant Professor, University of Ioannina

Announcement and Ceremony

Results will be announced on April 30, with the award ceremony taking place during the ECCA Conference scheduled in Athens from May 22-24. The awards are supported by the Hellenic Institute of Architecture, SADAS-PEA, and the Cyprus Architects Association.

For detailed information regarding the awards and submission guidelines, interested parties can visit www.ecca-awards.com.

About ECCA

Based in Brussels, ECCA is the European Coil Coating Association dedicated to promoting the recognition of coated metal. Its mission is to advocate for the environmental, economic, quality, and design advantages of coated metal.

ECCA conducts activities to develop the market, applications, products, and metal coating processes. Additionally, it establishes quality performance standards and develops testing methods for coated metal, granting quality and sustainability marks based on ECCA Premium® Label handbook guidelines, verified by independent third-party checks. ECCA also represents the industry in engagements with public officials, authorities, professional associations, and stakeholders.