Press Kit | no. 661-69
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World Architecture Festival 2022 shortlist revealed, ahead of ‘Together’ Lisbon event
World Architecture Festival (WAF)
WAF represents the world’s biggest live-judged architectural awards programme, and the 420-strong 2022 shortlist has been selected from hundreds of entries from over 50 countries, including Portugal, Malaysia, Finland, Mexico, Turkey, Australia, Japan, India, and the UK. The shortlist celebrates the best newly completed buildings and landscapes, ranging from rural and coastal villas, to contemporary religious buildings, to the very latest healthcare buildings completed since the pandemic began. The shortlist also includes Future Projects, showcasing the most inspiring new architectural concepts.
View a selection of project image highlights from the 2022 shortlist here.
After three years of the global community of architects and designers not being able to meet live, this year's WAF marks its return as an in-person event, in Lisbon, from November 30 - December 2.
The theme for the 2022 edition is ‘Together’ and, as part of a live events programme, an international panel of speakers 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.
WAF’s unique, live-judged awards programme, forming the heart of the festival, will see architects and designers behind each shortlisted project compete for 43 category prizes. Category winners will then compete against each other on the final day of the festival for the ultimate accolades of World Building of the Year and Landscape of the Year, as well as Future Project of the Year and Interior of the Year. Projects from across the shortlist will be selected for Special Prizes, including the Best Use of Natural Light Prize, Best Use of Certified Timber Prize, and the newly introduced International Building Beauty Prize.
The full shortlist for this year's completed buildings, future, and landscape project awards can be viewed here.
This year’s entrants range from major world architects, including Foster + Partners, 3XN, Zaha Hadid Architects, Studio Gang, Nikken Sekkei, Mecanoo, and White Arkitekter, to numerous smaller practices that will also take the stage to live pitch against the big names. This year’s international judging panels will include 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.
WAF programme director Paul Finch commented: “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. WAF, the outstanding live event in the world of architecture, celebrates its 15th year in 2022. 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.”
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.
Member of the press can apply for an Official Press Pass to attend the World Architecture Festival here.
For more details on the 2022 World Architecture Festival and the WAF Awards please visit: www.worldarchitecturefestival.com
@worldarchfest #WAF22
Press image and interview requests: Caro Communications: 020 7713 9388; @carocomms
Tejal Dave – tejal@carocommunications.com
Jade Verbick – jade@carocommunications.com
Members of the press can apply for an Official Press Pass to attend the World Architecture Festival here.
For more details on the 2022 World Architecture Festival and the WAF Awards please visit: www.worldarchitecturefestival.com
@worldarchfest #WAF22
Press image and interview requests: Caro Communications: 020 7713 9388; @carocomms
Tejal Dave – tejal@carocommunications.com
Jade Verbick – jade@carocommunications.com
About World Architecture Festival (WAF)
World Architecture Festival, and INSIDE World Festival of Interiors, will take place at the FIL exhibition centre in Lisbon from November 30 – December 2, 2022.
WAF is where the world architecture community meets to celebrate, learn, exchange and be inspired, and is the world’s largest annual, international, live architectural event. It includes the biggest international architectural awards programme in the world, dedicated to celebrating excellence via live presentations to an audience of high-profile delegates and international juries.
The 2022 World Architecture Festival (WAF) comprises:
- A thematic conference programme (based on the theme: ‘Together’
- Live judging of finalists' projects
- Gallery of all award entries
- Exhibition area
- Networking and social events, including partner fringe events
- Gala dinner announcing the overall winners
INSIDE World Festival of Interiors runs alongside WAF, with its own awards and conference programme. Delegates have access to both events.
WAF and INSIDE are organised by EMAP, publishers of The Architectural Review and The Architects’ Journal.
Founder Partner:
GROHE
GROHE is a leading global brand for complete bathroom solutions and kitchen fittings. Since 2014, GROHE has been part of the strong brand portfolio of LIXIL, a manufacturer of pioneering water and housing products. In order to offer "Pure Freude an Wasser", every product is based on the brand values of quality, technology, design, and sustainability. Focused on customer needs, GROHE creates life-enhancing and sustainable product solutions that offer added value for consumers and create outstanding water experiences in projects all around the world.
As the founding sponsor of the World Architecture Festival, GROHE is proud to support this important event for the 14th consecutive year, this time in the stunning city of Lisbon. The brand is looking forward to welcoming the architect and design community to its booth to share ideas, inspire with new product solutions, discuss upcoming trends, or just enjoy a small time-out. The GROHE Blue and Red water bar is the ideal place to refresh yourself with a glass of water or a delicious specialty tea, and to meet the exciting minds of the industry. Another highlight will be the opportunity to experience a guided tour of GROHE’s new showroom, which is located just 10 minutes away from the festival location.
Headline Partners:
ABB
ABB is a leading global technology company that energizes the transformation of society and industry to achieve a more productive, sustainable future. By connecting software to its electrification, robotics, automation, and motion portfolio, ABB pushes the boundaries of technology to drive performance to new levels. With a history of excellence stretching back more than 130 years, ABB’s success is driven by approximately 105,000 talented employees in over 100 countries.
ABB technologies help architects to design buildings with a focus on CO2 neutrality, better building performance, and significant higher living comfort.
Miele
Miele is the world's leading manufacturer of premium domestic appliances, including cooking, baking, and steam-cooking appliances, refrigeration products, coffee makers, dishwashers, and laundry and floor care products. This line-up is augmented by dishwashers, washing machines, and tumble dryers for commercial use, as well as washer-disinfectors and sterilisers for use in medical and laboratory applications (Miele Professional).
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