2007 marks the 20th anniversary of the Mies van der Rohe Award, considered to be one of the most important awards in architecture today. The prize acknowledges the varied and rich panorama of architectural production in Europe and supports emerging new architects, encouraging work across the European Union and trans-national commissions. The jury selections for this edition range from private houses, public housing, museums, cultural and sports facilities to large-scale urban and infrastructure projects.

The prize was awarded to MUSAC - Museo de Arte Contemporaneo de Castilla y Leon, designed by Mansilla+Tunon Arquitectos (Madrid). Matija Bevk and Vasa J. Perovic were selected for Best Emerging Architects.