2015 World Architecture Festival
A diverse cross-section of projects, ranging from large infrastructure works to small-scale designs, have been announced as finalists in the fourth iteration of the World Architecture Festival programme, running from 4–6 November in Singapore.
Twelve New Zealand projects from eight architecture practices feature among the 338 finalists, with Australia sporting the largest number of shortlisted entries.
WAF programme director Paul Finch commented: “We are delighted with the diversity and exemplar quality of submissions this year. Our international juries are in for a tough time deliberating on the category winners.”
The full list of short-listed New Zealand projects:
COMPLETED BUILDINGS:
Civic and Community
Rore Kahu - Marsden Cross Heritage Centre by Cheshire Architects
Pureura Penninsula, Northland

Production Energy And Recycling
Mapua Park Structures by Irving Smith Jack Architects
Mapua, Nelson

Shopping
Upper Queen Street by Irving Smith Jack Architects
Nelson

Culture
Te Uru Waitakere Contemporary Gallery by Mitchell & Stout Architects
Auckland

Display
Christchurch Botanic Gardens Centre by Patterson Associates
Christchurch

Hotel And Leisure
Olive Grove by Patterson Associates
Banks Peninsula

House
Scrubby Bay by Patterson Associates
Banks Peninsula

Schools
Te Kura Kaupapa Maori o Ngati Kahungunu o Te Wairoa by RTA Studio
Wairoa

New and Old
Isaac Theatre Royal by Warren and Mahoney Architects
Christchurch

Transport
MIT Manukau & Transport Interchange by Warren and Mahoney Architects
Manukau, Auckland

Health
Kathleen Kilgour Centre by Wingate+Farquhar
Tauranga

SMALL PROJECTS:
Rore Kahu - Marsden Cross Heritage Centre by Cheshire Architects
Pureura Penninsula, Northland
Canada Street Bridge by Monk Mackenzie Architects and Novare Design
Auckland

FUTURE PROJECTS – INFRASTRUCTURE:
Canada Street Bridge by Monk Mackenzie Architects and Novare Design
Auckland
Short-listed entrants will compete for category prizes on the first two days of the three-day festival, which will take place in Singapore on 4, 5 and 6 November 2015.
On the final day, category winners will present to the jury who will then decide on the World Landscape, Future Project and Completed Building of the Year Awards.
Architecture New Zealand magazine is a partner of the 2015 World Architecture Festival.