The prestigious annual architectural competition chose the School's buildings based on a series of design principles held in high regard by the United Nations: innovation, creativity, sustainability, reflection of local heritage, and ecological efficiency.
The 492,000-square-foot campus, designed by Diller Scofidio + Renfro in collaboration with FX Collaborative, also received the 2023 Urban Land Institute New York Award for Excellence in Institutional Development and an Honor Award in the Architecture category from the American Institute of Architects New York.
“Winning the Prix Versailles competition is another prestigious accolade the new Business School has earned, affirming the innovative design in its form, function, and environmental efficiency,” said Hany Ayoub, deputy vice president for Columbia's Manhattanville Development Group.