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WINNERS

GASTRONOMY AND CULTURAL CENTER OF ITALY
Florence, Italy

PARTNERS

We appreciate all those who dedicated their time, materials, and resources to the competition. These supports and contributions were instrumental in creating a unique and enriching experience for all participants.

October 20th, 2024 – Design Unlimited is proud to announce the winners of the highly anticipated international design competition. After a rigorous evaluation process, led by an esteemed panel of experts, the top projects have been selected for their outstanding contributions to architecture and design innovation. The competition attracted submissions from talented designers worldwide, each offering unique perspectives on how architecture can engage with culinary and cultural traditions in Italy.
 
Winners:

 
  • First Prize: Behrad Zolfagharzade, Sahar Tajzadeh, Giulia Barros Lemes – [CENTRO CREMINO]
  • Second Prize: Shafin llyosxojaev – [THE RENAISSANCE MEAL “COOKING HISTORY”]
  • Third Prize: Oceane Ignatov, Heather Highland – [PICCHI GASTRONOMY CENTRE]
  • Honorable Mention 1: Tommaso Marchese, Lorenzo Renzullo – [THE ROLE OF THE MARKET IN THE MODERN AGORA, FLORENCE, ITALY]
  • Honorable Mention 2: Sergei Martynov, Anna Dankina – [PIAZZA VERDI DEL GUSTO]
  • Honorable Mention 3: Anna Yakubova, Eduard Asimolov, Inna Korolevskaia – [CUCINA + CULTURA]
  • Honorable Mention 4: Maksim Matveev, Daria Matveeva, Ekaterina Malyutina, Dmitrii Suniaikin – [GLASS INVERSION]


This competition aimed to foster global engagement with the future of architecture and gastronomy, encouraging designers to rethink how food, culture, and design intersect in Italy and beyond. The winning projects were recognized for their visionary designs, creativity, and thoughtful integration of gastronomy, culture, and community. These designs demonstrate how the power of architecture can shape the culinary experience and reflect Italy’s rich cultural heritage while embracing contemporary innovations.
 

PARTNERS

We appreciate all those who dedicated their time, materials, and resources to the competition. These supports and contributions were instrumental in creating a unique and enriching experience for all participants.

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