Facade prize

The façade prize is awarded for

• exemplary results in the professional preservation or restoration of façades,
• outstanding renovation work on existing buildings,
• exemplary design of façades on new buildings,
• carefully executed building details and constructions,
• convincing design and high aesthetic standards for the appearance of the building in connection with the adjacent public space,
• quality craftsmanship,
• Quality of the open spaces and design of the living environment, taking into account social and urban ecological findings, including greening in the sense of an overall aesthetic impression.

The special prize for energy efficiency is awarded

• to promote innovative building technologies with regard to energy efficiency or
• for building projects in which the architecture is combined with the use of renewable energies and technologies to increase energy efficiency in particularly exemplary quality. Aspects of resource conservation and durability from a holistic perspective can be included in the assessment.

You can apply in writing or digitally. You can either fill out the online form or use the application documents under Downloads.

The following information / documents are mandatory:

• Personal details,
• Details of the property with a description of the measures carried out on the outer skin with details of windows, doors, roof covering, choice of color and period of time for which the measures were carried out,
• at least two, but no more than eight photos showing the new building or the condition of the property before and after the renovation, including details of the author of the photos.

In addition, when applying for the special energy efficiency prize:

• Documentation of the energy efficiency measures by submitting appropriate evidence.

If the application is made in writing, it must consist of the application form(s), photos and, if applicable, evidence of energy efficiency, with the keyword "Jena Façade Award 2025" and sent to

City of Jena
Urban Planning Department
PF 100 338
07703 Jena

For digital applications, either use the online form or send your application documents to fassadenpreis@jena.de.

Every year, with the support of private sponsors, prize money of around €10,000 is awarded in recognition of outstanding façades.

The prize money is awarded by the jury to private building owners in recognition of their commitment and to create an incentive for imitation. Buildings owned by municipal companies and public sector buildings can be included in the evaluation, but are excluded from cash prizes.

In addition, the special prize for energy efficiency is awarded by the city of Jena. It is endowed with €1,000.

Recognition awards (with and without prize money) and the Special Energy Prize are optional.

All prize winners receive a certificate and a prize plaque. The award ceremony for the 33rd Façade Award will take place on 15.12.2025 at 15:00 in the hallway of the Historic Town Hall, Markt 1, 07743 Jena.

The jury is made up of the sponsors and two representatives of the City of Jena. The sponsors are entitled to one vote each.

The submitted application documents will be checked for completeness by the urban planning department and an energy consultant. If necessary, additional documents will be requested from the applicants. For the competition procedure, the properties will be anonymized as far as possible.

As part of the jury meeting, the properties will be inspected by the jury on 13.11.2025. It is not necessary for the owners to be present on this day.

Sponsors of the 33rd Jena Façade Award