Prix de Rome in Architecture — Emerging Practitioners
Daniel Wong
Photographer(s): Kabir Olantinwo
Latest winner
Daniel Wong
Daniel is currently an intern architect at AAmp Studio, in Toronto. He holds a Bachelor of Architectural Science from the British Columbia Institute of Technology (BCIT) and a Master of Architecture from the University of Toronto. During his studies, he received several awards for his works, including the Barry W. Sampson Scholarship and the John and Myrna Daniels Foundation Opportunity Award. Most notably, he received the Kuwabara-Jackman Architecture Thesis Gold Medal for his research on architectural maintenance as a sustainable alternative for the built environment.
Daniel will undertake an internship at Lina Ghotmeh – Architecture, in Paris, and a research residency at WORKac, in New York City. He plans to visit various buildings, sites and workshops across Japan to explore different cultural perspectives on maintenance. Additionally, he will travel to Belgium and London, UK, to research alternative architectural practices, focusing on reuse, material innovation and waste reduction.
The prize
The Prix de Rome in Architecture – Emerging Practitioners is awarded to a recent graduate from a Canadian architectural school who demonstrates exceptional potential in architectural design. With this prize, the recipient may visit architectural buildings and carry out an internship at an international architectural firm.
Background
Inspired by the Prix de Rome in architecture, which was created in the 18th century and helped young architects train in Italy, the Prix de Rome in Architecture – Emerging Practitioners was established in Canada in 1987 in pursuit of a more outward-looking vision towards the world.
Additional information
architecture-prizes@canadacouncil.ca
1-800-263-5588 (toll-free) or 613-566-4414, ext. 6004
Deadline
October 5, 2025
Annual competition
Prize amount
$34,000
Application-based
For the upcoming prize deadline, applications will be submitted through the online portal, opening in the summer of 2025.
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