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N°19,
Summer 2005 Architecture with a human face In the highly competitive profession of architecture Japan’s Fumihiko Maki is, at the age of 76, taking on demanding new commissions, such as a major extension to the United Nations headquarters in New York. Stars in their eyes By enabling school children in many countries to access multimillion-dollar tele copes from their school computers, Gilbert Clark is inspiring a passion for astronomy, physics and science in a whole generation. Tsunami lessons and challenges After many Indian Ocean communities were devastated by last December’s tsunami, Laureates in the region are facing new challenges to protect people and the environment. Planting the future Tanzanian botanist Sebastian Chuwa has reached an historic milestone in his ambitious campaign of nature conservation and education to create a sustainable future for Tanzanians living near Mt. Kilimanjaro. Associate Laureates honoured At ceremonies in São Paulo, Toronto, New Delhi, Bangkok and Columbus, Ohio, three men and two women have been presented with prizes for their pioneering projects to conserve the natural environment and humanity’s cultural legacy. 2006 Selection Committee In April 2006, a panel of eminent experts – including a polar explorer, a former astronaut, a diplomat, a conservationist and a heart surgeon – will meet in Geneva to choose the Laureates of the 12th Rolex Awards. In brief A tribute to the late Elizabeth Nicholls, a Laureate in 2000, and updates on Laureates who are leading the way in water conservation, the study of health-care development and the discovery of ancient cave paintings. |
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