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In an era marked by urban congestion and heightened environmental concerns, one family has embarked on a multi-generational journey fueled by an unwavering entrepreneurial spirit. Meet the Ouboters, pioneers in the realm of micro-mobility, reshaping the landscape of urban transportation, one project at a time.
IceWind, an Iceland-based company, has created wind power turbines that are more compact and intelligent in design compared to conventional wind turbines. They can equip telecommunications towers and other remote infrastructure, thereby replacing diesel generators and supporting the transition towards a more environmentally friendly planet.
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See the best new architecture and interior projects worldwide as the finalists are revealed for Completed Buildings, Future Projects Landscape and Inside. See who will be presenting their projects LIVE in Singapore later this year at the world's largest live-judged architecture and design awards.
WAF is the only awards programme where all finalists present their projects live to a panel of judges at the festival in Singapore. This year's entries are now closed and the shortlist is now revealed!
We are delighted to reveal the WAF completed buildings, future projects and landscape finalists! The Inside shortlist will be revealed on Wednesday 10 July. See who will be presenting their projects live in Singapore later this year.
This year's WAF and Inside judging panel's will boast over 140 leading architects, designers, journalists, and industry experts. Jury members already confirmed include Kelley Cheng, Sanjay Puri, Mariana Simas, Sonali Rastogi, Mario Cucinella, Emre Arolat, Ian Ritchie, Charu Kokate, Yael Reisner, Sir Peter Cook, Nigel Coates and more!
All WAFX winners are chosen from the WAF Future Projects shortlist with no additional cost or material needed from the entrant. Winners will go on to present their project live at WAF in Singapore with an overall WAFX winner announced at the Gala Dinner.
The winning projects for each of the 2024 categories have been revealed. They will all go on to present their projects live on the Festival Hall Stage later this year, and the overall WAFX winner will be revealed at the Gala Dinner.
From Hotels to Workplace, and Residential to Retail, the interior projects that have made the shortlist across 10 dedicated categories have now been revealed. See who will go on to present live in Singapore!View the shortlist
The WAF China is the official partner of the prestigious World Architecture Festival (WAF) for mainland China, Hong Kong, Macau, and Taiwan. We bring the same world-class experience to the region, offering a vibrant and enriching festival for Chinese design professionals.WAF China fosters a relaxed and open atmosphere, where participants can connect and engage with leading figures in both Chinese and international design.
Best Use of Natural Light, supported by VELUX, Best use of Stone, supported by Turkish Stone, The GROHE Water Prize, The Sustainability Prize supported by Rockwool, Best Use of Colour Prize and Small Project of the Year.
1,800 attendees visited WAF 2023 in Singapore at the end of 2023, the first time back at Marina Bay Sands in almost 10 years. Re-live the festival and take a look at all of the photo highlights from across the three days.
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