& Richard Kroeker are a few of the key entries in the category. Following a strong conceptual connection with its surrounding environment, the One by SAOTA, the IGA Istanbul VIP Terminal by Tabanlioglu Architects, and the cultural venue of Muscowpetung Powwow Arbour by Oxbow Architecture Inc.
Amid the varying typologies spanning between masterplan and infrastructure to residential and religious spaces are proposals with a futuristic approach. Showcasing a range of inventive architectural visions are WAF's 152 entries under the category of Future Projects. FUTURE PROJECTSīSP Security Plant Complex by WTA Architecture and Design Studio in New Clark City, Philippines Image: Courtesy of WTA Architecture and Design Studio Residential buildings like the Paros Residence in Greece by Studio Seilern Architects reflecting a subtle modernism, Valle San Nicolás in Mexico by Sordo Madaleno designed with the aim of protecting the existing nature and Amani in South Africa by Veld Architects, which reinstates a profound connection to site through site specific architecture and artistic collaborations, add to the eminent list of completed buildings. Furthermore, one of Latin America’s most advanced institutions for medical research and study, The Albert Einstein Education and Research Center by Safdie Architects is also among the noteworthy entries. Multiple projects from Zaha Hadid Architects, including the Eleftheria Square, and BEEAH Group Headquarters in Sharjah are also part of the shortlist. The shortlisted 253 entries include projects like MPavilion 2021- The Lightcatcher by MAP studio, designed as a form of urban lighthouse intended to illuminate and reflect the inclusive programmes within, publicly accessible art storage facility Depot Boijmans Van Beuningen by Dutch firm MVRDV, the Chamber Church by Büro Ziyu Zhuang, and the new pavilion for the University of Pennsylvania Health System by Foster + Partners. Within the Completed Buildings category, the project typologies vary from rural and coastal villas to contemporary religious buildings and healthcare. The Chamber Church by Büro Ziyu Zhuang in Qingdao, China Image: Shengliang Su Here is a look at a few of the entries from the main categories.
With an array of prominent personalities from the industry, this year’s jury comprises Mario Cucinella, Tracy Meller, Sanjay Puri, Gonka Arik Caliskan, Sir Peter Cook, Yui Tezuka, Shane O’Toole, Eva Jiricna, Issa Diabaté, Nadia Tromp, Jo Noero, Ann Lau, and Nigel Coates. The category winners will further strive on the final day of the festival for the honours of World Building of the Year, Future Project of the Year, and Landscape of the Year. At the festival, the architects and designers of the year's shortlisted entries will compete for the 43 category prizes from the three main titles – Completed Buildings, Future Projects and Landscape. Uniting the most innovative and noteworthy projects from over 50 countries, the 420 shortlisted entries for this year include projects from renowned practices such as Foster + Partners, 3XN, Zaha Hadid Architects, Studio Gang, Nikken Sekkei, Mecanoo, and White Arkitekter, to name a few. Ahead of the live festival event later this year, WAF has announced the shortlist for the 2022 awards. Under the theme 'Together', the 2022 edition will explore and debate how architecture is responding to the renewal of collective life post- pandemic, and in the light of commitments, to combating climate change along with hosting the world’s biggest live-judged architecture awards programme. Bringing the global architectural scene to the grounds of Portugal in the city of Lisbon, World Architecture Festival (WAF) with its founding partner, GROHE, sets the course for another edition of celebrating architecture from around the world.