page_title: Houen Foundation Award
hierarchical_section_title: Houen Foundation Award
caption_attribution_description: English: Rådhusgata 25 in Oslo, Norway. Norwegian Shipowners' Associations building, winner of the architectur prize Houens fonds diplom in 1941. Norsk bokmål: Rådhusgata 25 i Oslo. Norges Rederiforbunds bygning, vinner av arkitekturprisen Houens fonds diplom i 1941.
context_page_description: The Houen Foundation Award is Norway's most important award for architecture. It was established in 1893 by Anton Christian Houen. A successful merchant and businessman, Houen established several philanthropic legacies and funds in culture and research.
  The Houen Foundation Award is awarded to buildings that are examples of "outstanding, independently completed works of architecture" in recognition of an architect's highest achievement. The award is made by the Norwegian Ministry of Culture at a recommendation from the board of the Association of Norwegian Architects in collaboration with the National Museum of Art, Architecture and Design.
context_section_description: The Houen Foundation Award (Norwegian: Houens fonds diplom) is  Norway's most important award for architecture. It was established in 1893 by Anton Christian Houen (1823–1894). A successful  merchant and businessman, Houen  established several  philanthropic legacies and funds in culture and research.
  The Houen Foundation Award is awarded to buildings that are examples of "outstanding, independently completed works of architecture" in recognition of an architect's highest achievement. The award is made by the Norwegian Ministry of Culture at a recommendation from the board of the Association of Norwegian Architects (Norske arkitekters landsforbund) in collaboration with the National Museum of Art, Architecture and Design.
caption: Plaque on the Norwegian Shipowners' Association building in  Oslo,  winner of the Houen Foundation Award in 1941
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