UniFor for The World Around Visionary Award 2026

Designed by Junya Ishigami and realised by UniFor, the award was presented to Hans Ulrich Obrist in New York. 

UniFor continues its support of The World Around on the occasion of the 2026 Annual Dinner, held in New York on 9 November, where Hans Ulrich Obrist, Artistic Director of Serpentine, received the inaugural The World Around Visionary Award. The award recognises individuals whose vision and contributions have helped shape contemporary discourse across architecture, design and culture.

Designed by Japanese architect Junya Ishigami and realised by UniFor, the award reflects a dialogue between architectural research and manufacturing expertise. Its creation involved a complex process of stainless steel fabrication, from metal spinning and laser welding to polishing and final laser engraving. An eccentric counterweight, integrated within the object, defines its distinctive, fluid movement. 

Through this collaboration, UniFor reaffirms its commitment to supporting research and experimentation across architecture, art and design, continuing its longstanding dialogue with architects, cultural institutions and leading figures on the international scene.