The Stephen Lawrence Prize

The Marco Goldschmied Foundation sponsors the annual Stephen Lawrence Prize, now in its 26th year.

Marco Goldschmied and Baroness Doreen Lawrence founded the prize in 1998, in memory of Stephen Lawrence, an aspiring architect who was tragically murdered in a racist attack in 1993.

From 2023, the Stephen Lawrence Prize will celebrate new talent by exclusively recognising projects led by an early career project architect, typically someone who has qualified within five years prior to the project’s completion date. Previously, the prize was awarded to the best projects with a construction budget of less than £1 million.

Grants and awards for education in architecture and the arts through donations to bursary programs, arts institutions and architects.

Helping young people to become the next generation of innovators. From 2004-2019, in collaboration with Baroness Doreen Lawrence, the MGF provided bursary support contributions through The Stephen Lawrence Trust.

In autumn 2021, Marco announced an aspiration to build a grant and award fund of £250,000 over 5 years. We continue his vision. Always striving to break down the barriers to an education in architecture or the arts for those from disadvantaged backgrounds.