The founder of Sipral was named the 2024 Personality of Construction and Architecture
The founder of Sipral, Ing. Leopold Bareš, was named the 2024 Personality of Construction and Architecture. Among the awarded buildings, the administrative building Masaryčka, which Sipral contributed to, was also recognized as the Building of the Year 2024.
On Friday, November 8, 2024, a ceremony took place in the Dvořák Hall of Prague’s Rudolfinum, announcing the awarded projects of the 32nd annual Building of the Year competition. Winners received crystal awards designed for the occasion by designer Rony Plesl and crafted by the Rückl glassworks.
The Building of the Year competition is a prestigious national event in the field of architecture and construction, which annually celebrates the achievements of Czech companies, individuals, and institutions within the Czech Republic and abroad. The winners of this year’s competition were ceremoniously announced during a gala evening broadcast live on television.
Upon receiving the award, Bareš expressed his gratitude to everyone who supported him on his journey: “I would like to thank all my colleagues who have walked this sometimes thorny path with me for so long, all the architects, developers, and investors who trusted us and gave us the chance and opportunity to bring their buildings to life, and especially my family, who patiently endured the tough times alongside me. Without all of you, I would not be standing here today.”
The competition is organized by the Foundation for the Development of Architecture and Construction. The gala evening was hosted by actors Martina Preissová and Tomáš Novotný. The jury was chaired by architect Zdeněk Jiran, with members Martina Hovořáková, Renata Zdařilová, Miloš Rehberger, and Jan Pašek.
