EMPORIS AT A GLANCE Emporis is a leading database based in Germany that provides and makes global building information universally accessible to users. For over a decade they have helped companies, organizations and individuals stay informed about structures being built around the world. Emporis collects data on buildings of high public and economic value and connects them with involved companies. Emporis documents the life cycle stages of a building from planned, under construction, to existing. The database features different construction types (high-rises, halls, stadiums, etc) and usages (residential, education, parking, etc). Emporis has defined data standards relating to building terminology. Data is collected from data researchers, an editorial community and the public audience, as well as from real estate and architecture companies. SKYSCRAPER AWARD The Emporis Skyscraper Award is the only prize for high-rise buildings awarded annually and on a global basis. Nominees and winners are chosen by Emporis editors, who are architecture experts from all over the world. Since 2000, the award has been given to recognize excellence in both aesthetic and functional design. Previous winners include Hotel Porta Fira in Barcelona (2010), New York by Gehry at Eight Spruce Street in New York City (2011), and Absolute World 1 in Mississauga (2012). FACTSHEET • Founded: 2000 as Skyscrapers.com • Re-launched: 2003 as Emporis • Key activities: Owns and markets one of the world’s largest buildings databases • Contains: Over 420,000 structures, 600,000 digital images and details of over 160,000 related companies • Database: http://www.emporis.com • Awards: http://www.emporis.com/awards • Products: http://www.emporis.com/corporate • Standards: http://www.emporis.com/standards MEDIA COVERAGE MEDIA CONTACT Jana Schnicke, Press Department Tel: +49 (0) 40 / 609 464 94 1 E-Mail: [email protected] Fax: +49 (0) 40 / 609 464 94 9 Emporis GmbH | Arndtstrasse 25 | 22085 Hamburg | Germany .