Combined ski slope and power plant named WAF World Building of the Year

The winner of the prestigious World Building of the Year prize has been revealed for 2021. CopenHill, by Bjarke Ingels Group (BIG), got the nod for its inspired combination of waste-to-energy plant and ski slope. The project was recognized on the final… Continue reading Combined ski slope and power plant named WAF World Building of the Year

2021 Special Prize recognizes exceptional global architecture

The World Architecture Festival (WAF) has revealed the winners of the 2021 Special Prize, which celebrates exceptional architectural merit throughout different categories. This year’s selection includes the winner of the Timber Prize shortlist, as well… Continue reading 2021 Special Prize recognizes exceptional global architecture

WAF celebrates the artists of architecture with 2021 Drawing Prize

Gleaming high-rises and luxury homes are all well and good, but sublime architectural design usually begins with a drawing. The World Architecture Festival (WAF) aims to celebrate the importance of this skill – both digital and good old-fashioned penci… Continue reading WAF celebrates the artists of architecture with 2021 Drawing Prize

Timber architecture competition showcases beauty and versatility of wood

The World Architecture Festival (WAF) has announced its shortlist for the 2021 Timber Prize. The competition showcases outstanding wooden construction from around the world and highlights the beauty and versatility of wood as a building material.Contin… Continue reading Timber architecture competition showcases beauty and versatility of wood

Inside World Festival of Interiors highlights sublime interior design

Following the recent unveiling of the World Architecture Festival (WAF) shortlist, its sister event, the Inside World Festival of Interiors, has revealed its own 2019 shortlist. The awards celebrates the best, boldest, and most innovative int… Continue reading Inside World Festival of Interiors highlights sublime interior design

WAF highlights best new architecture from around the globe

The World Architecture Festival (WAF) has announced its annual shortlist of the best new architecture from around the world. Featuring a whopping 534 buildings hailing from 70 countries, it’s a truly global event that includes projects from s… Continue reading WAF highlights best new architecture from around the globe