With the Iconic Awards:

Innovative Architecture, the German Design Council has established a neutral, international architecture and design competition that for the first time considers the disciplines in their interplay. Prizes are awarded to visionary buildings, innovative products and sustainable communication from all areas of architecture, the construction and real estate sectors and the manufacturing industry.

As one of the world’s most important competence centers for design and architecture, the German Design Council acts at the interface between designers and the construction industry. Its awards are regarded as an independent seal of quality of international standing for contemporary developments and design achievements. Established as a foundation in 1953 on the initiative of the German Bundestag by the Federation of German Industries and several leading companies, the German Design Council promotes design through its competitions, exhibitions, conferences, seminars and publications. More than 350 domestic and foreign companies currently belong to the circle of founders.