The Royal Architectural Institute of Canada (RAIC) Foundation, in association with distinguished Canadian architect Raymond Moriyama, announces the launch of the Moriyama RAIC International Prize.

To be awarded every two years, the prize consists of CAD $100,000 and a trophy designed by Canadian designer Wei Yew.

The prize is open to any architect, firm, or collaborative team from around the world for an outstanding building or project. It may also be granted to a non-architect for an exceptional contribution to architecture.

“My hope is that this prize will raise not only the stature of the RAIC internationally, but also the stature of Canada, and inspire Canadians and Canadian architects to aspire higher,” says Moriyama.

The winner will be selected through an open, juried competition and submissions are due by 1 August 2014, with the award ceremony taking place in Toronto on 11 October 2014.

For further information visit www.raic.org/moriyamaprize.