WAF 2022 shortlist. BEEAH Group Headquarters by Zaha Hadid Architects in Sharjah, UAE – Photo by Hufton + Crow.
Architecture – The 420-strong 2022 shortlist has been selected from hundreds of entries from over 50 countries. It includes projects by Foster + Partners, Zaha Hadid Architects, Studio Gang, MVRDV, and Mecanoo, along with numerous smaller practices. [Check the complete WAF 2022 shortlist HERE].
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Depot Boijmans Van Beuningen by MVRDV in Rotterdam, Netherlands – Photo by Ossip van Duivenbode.
The selection celebrates the best newly completed buildings and landscapes, ranging from rural and coastal villas to contemporary religious buildings to the latest healthcare buildings completed since the pandemic began. The WAF 2022 shortlist also includes Future Projects, showcasing the most inspiring new architectural concepts.
Paros Residence by Studio Seilern Architects in Paros, Greece – Photo by Louisa Nikolaidou.
Architects and designers behind each shortlisted project compete for 43 category prizes. Category winners will then compete against each other on the festival’s final day for the ultimate accolades of World Building of the Year, Landscape of the Year, Future Project of the Year, and Interior of the Year.
SASIPAWAN WISDOM CENTER by Architects 49 Limited in Nakhon in Ratchasima, Thailand – Photo by Krisda Boonchaleow.
Under the theme Together, the World Architecture Festival will explore and debate how architecture is responding to the renewal of collective post-pandemic life and in the light of commitments to combating climate change.
Victorian Pride Centre by BAU Brearley Architects+Urbanists and GAA Grant Amon Architects in Melbourne Australia – Photo by John Gollings.
“The number and quality of entries this year has been very encouraging, and we are looking forward to meeting in person to carry out category judging and then our best-in-show awards.” Commented the WAF programme director Paul Finch. “This year, WAF celebrates its 15th year. We are delighted to be hosting the event in the magnificent city of Lisbon, and we look forward to re-engaging with our architect and designer friends from across the world.”
Shuikou Mountain Workers Movement Memorial Museum by Yang Ying Design Studio in Changsha, China – Photo by Yang Ying Design Studio.
This is the first time WAF has been hosted in the Portuguese capital, following previous editions in Amsterdam, Barcelona, Singapore, and Berlin. WAF and its co-located event, INSIDE World Festival of Interiors, will welcome the world’s leading architects and designers to Lisbon for three days of talks, programmes, awards, exhibitions, and fringe events, showcasing leading international practices, the best new projects, and the most pressing live debates.
Valle San Nicolàs – Clubhouse by Sordo Madaleno Arquitectos in Valle de Bravo, Mexico – Photo by Rafel Gamo.
Photos: courtesy of WAF 2022.
EDGE Suedkreuz Berlin by TCHOBAN VOSS Architekten in Berlin, Germany – Photo by Ilya Ivanov.
Paragon by Fender Katsalidis, in Melbourne Australia – Photo by Willem Dirk du Toit.
Timber Bridge in Gulou Waterfront by LUO Studio in Jiangmen, China – Photo by Jin Weiqi.
Yuandang Bridge by BAU Brearley Architects+Urbanists in Shanghai, China – Photo by Zhu Runzi.
The Rajasthan School by Sanjay Puri Architects in Ras, India – Photo by Dinesh Mehta.
