America's Cup Building
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The America's Cup Building, also known locally as Veles e Vents, is located in Valencia, Spain
. The building was designed by British architect David Chipperfield
and inaugurated in 2006.
The design has won numerous architectural awards, including the 2006 Emirates Glass LEAF Award
and the Royal Institute of British Architects
European awards
in 2007. It was also nominated for the Stirling Prize
in 2007.
Spain
Spain , officially the Kingdom of Spain languages]] under the European Charter for Regional or Minority Languages. In each of these, Spain's official name is as follows:;;;;;;), is a country and member state of the European Union located in southwestern Europe on the Iberian Peninsula...
. The building was designed by British architect David Chipperfield
David Chipperfield
Sir David Alan Chipperfield CBE, RA, RDI, RIBA is a British architect, born in London. He has offices in London, Berlin and Milan, and a representative office in Shanghai...
and inaugurated in 2006.
The design has won numerous architectural awards, including the 2006 Emirates Glass LEAF Award
LEAF Award
The Emirates Glass LEAF Awards is an annual international architectural prize. It recognises innovative architectural design that sets the benchmark for the international architectural community of the next generation....
and the Royal Institute of British Architects
Royal Institute of British Architects
The Royal Institute of British Architects is a professional body for architects primarily in the United Kingdom, but also internationally.-History:...
European awards
RIBA European Award
RIBA European Awards are part of an award program by the Royal Institute of British Architects. Complemented by the RIBA National and International Awards, it rewards "the excellent work being done by RIBA members in the European Union outside the UK". Awarded annually, it is given to a varying...
in 2007. It was also nominated for the Stirling Prize
Stirling Prize
The Royal Institute of British Architects Stirling Prize is a British prize for excellence in architecture. It is named after the architect James Stirling, organised and awarded annually by the Royal Institute of British Architects...
in 2007.