World Architecture Festival 2023 Overview
The World Architecture Festival 2023, held at the iconic Marina Bay Sands in Singapore from November 29 to December 1, is a beacon of architectural brilliance. This year’s theme, ‘Catalyst’, has drawn over 1,500 professionals from the global architecture community.
WAFX Awards and WAF Special Prizes
WAF 2023 highlights include the WAFX awards, which honor innovative design proposals addressing significant global issues, such as climate change and community resilience. The festival also features special prizes in categories such as The Futureglass Prize and Best Use of Certified Timber.
Celebrating Excellence: Winners of the World Architecture Festival 2023
The World Architecture Festival 2023 has been a showcase of architectural ingenuity, with the winners impressing the esteemed judging panels through their live presentations in Singapore. Here’s a glimpse of the remarkable projects that stood out:
Completed Buildings
- Reyhanli Centre for World Citizens, Turkey by Chen-Yu Chiu and Studio Cho
- Kaomai Museums and Tea Barn, Thailand by PAVA architects
- Ravenscar House, New Zealand by Patterson Associates Architects
- Turrell Pavilion, Maldives by Studio mk27
- Veil House, Canada by 5468796 Architecture
- 547 West 47th Street – The West Residential, United States by Concrete Amsterdam
- Surat Diamond Bourse, India by Morphogenesis
- The Courtyard CCR Lab, India by Sanjay Puri Architects
- Huizhen High School, China by Approach Design Studio/Zhejiang University of Technology Engineering Design Group
- Quzhou Stadium, China by MAD Architects.
Future Projects
- Hormuz Eco Resort, Iran by Nextoffice, Studio of Architectural Research & Design
- Border Village Community Center, Iran by Nextoffice, Studio of Architectural Research & Design
- Shenzhen Airport East Integrated Transport Hub, China by Grimshaw
- Shiraz Cultural and Recreational Complex: The Thickened Earth, Iran by Nextoffice, Studio of Architectural Research & Design
- Green City Kigali, Rwanda by Feilden Clegg Bradley Studios
- United Nations International Office of Migration, Switzerland by Sharon Davis Design, NOMOS, Marvel Design, Buro Happold.
Inside Category
Running concurrently with the World Architecture Festival 2023, the Inside World Festival of Interiors celebrates the world’s most exceptional interior design projects.
- Murrenda Residential Aged Care Home, Australia by STH
- Royal Tulip Warsaw Apartments, Poland by Tremend
- M&C Saatchi, Australia by Woods Bagot
- Link Lab Creative Offices, Belgium by Stay – Markland – Link Lab.
These projects not only represent the pinnacle of architectural creativity and vision but also embody the innovative spirit of the World Architecture Festival 2023.
Architecture Book of the Year Award
This year, WAF introduced the Architecture Book of the Year Award, celebrating excellence in architectural literature.
The Architecture Drawing Prize
In collaboration with Make Architects and Sir John Soane’s Museum, WAF curates the Architecture Drawing Prize, underscoring the importance of drawing in capturing architectural ideas.
Global Student Design Charrette
WAF 2023 reintroduces the global student design charrette, inviting student teams to develop proposals related to the ‘Catalyst’ theme.
Exclusive Architectural Tours of Singapore
Attendees can explore Singapore’s architectural wonders through specially curated tours, offering a unique view of the city’s urban design.
Educational Opportunities
The festival features 76 international speakers across two stages, providing attendees with knowledge and insights into current architectural trends and challenges.
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