The World Architecture Festival wrapped its 2014 contest earlier this month. 33 buildings around the globe were awarded for their innovative architecture, let's take a look at some. Seen here: Danish Maritime Museum constructed by BIG was bestowed
Chris O'Brien's Lifehouse by Rice Daubney in Australia is the 'Best Health Building'. It represents the concept for an integrated cancer facility of the hospital campus.
The Chapel by a21studio is the 'Best Civic and Community Building'. Located on the outskirts of Ho Chi Minh City, this rainbow creation is a community space designed for people to take active part in activities like conferences, weddings and
Woah! This huge structure is Singapore Sports Hub designed by Singapore Sports Hub Design Team. The hub is a part of Singapore's 2020 vision for a sustainable, healthy and expanding population.
Te Kaitaka 'The Cloak' by Fearon Hay Architects was awarded for it's design. The firm has built a contoured living green roof which includes a brass mesh cloak over a lattice of engineered timber.
The Carve by A-Lab- As the name suggests, the architectural piece has carved out exterior that allows optimal light. Situated in Norway, the structure is awarded with the 'Best Housing' title.
Yalikavak Marina Complex by EAA-Emre Arolat Architects is awarded with 'Best Shopping' title. This beautiful building is intended for upper-middle class consumers in Turkey.
House for Trees in Vietnam is a unique concept built to pay homage to the area's origin as a tropical forest. It tries to bring in green patches back into the city. The structures also functions as residences and pots for root-top trees.
Best Residential Building- The Village by Sanjay Puri Architects (India). The apartments are nestled diagonally or frontally on a sloping terrain and involves minimal cutting of the land.
The Olive Grove by Ian Moore Architects is the 'Best House' in Australia. The structure is divided into asymmetrical pinwheel layout.
Best Health Building- The Extension of The People's Hospital of Futian designed by Leigh & Orange. The hospital structure is built a clear view to those inside, calm view of the world outside.
Skyfarm by Rogers Stirk Harbour and Arup Associates is awarded with 'best experimental' title. This is a design proposal for a vertical farm that will be incorporating aspects like bamboo for maximum geometric flexibility and open structure plans
Well, this complex in United Kingdom is indeed has the 'Best Masterplan'. Keeping up with the trends, one can even take a peek at the mini-metropolis above.
Linkoping Central Station by Sweco Central Architects has the 'best infrastructure'.
Isfahan Dreamland Commercial Center situated in Iran is 'Best Commercial Mixed-Use'. The structure is designed by Farshad Mehdizadeh Architects. WAF explained, "The integration of interior and exterior spaces optimizes human movement and circulation
Freedom of The Press Monument designed by Gustavo Penna Arquiteto & Associates is awarded the 'Best Culture Building'. Situated in Brazil, it is built on a whopping 42,000 square meters.
'Best Education Building'- FPT Technology Building built by Vo Trong Nghia Architects in Vietnam. It aims to convert the entire university into an environmentally conscious institution. In this fast moving world, we take several things for granted
Art Gallery of Greater Victoria situated in Canada is the 'Best Competition Entry'. "The skin acts as a natural shading device that protects the artwork while allowing for a diffused light penetration, creating a quality of space inspired by the
Antakya Museum Hotel by EAA-Emre Arolat Architects functions both as a hotel and an archeological museum. An interesting fact is that the placement of the columns and units are deliberately situated according to the artifacts and land
Now let's take a look at the future projects. This structure, 'Agashiyan' situated in India is designed by Sanjay Puri Architects and is now termed as the 'Best Office'. It is designed keeping in mind the unpredictable extreme weather conditions.
This Dune House located on the east coast of New Zealand's North Island, designed by Fearon Hay is the 'Best Villa'.