2023 World Architecture Festival shortlist announced

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Hyperbole House by matter. A 2023 WAF finalist in the Future Projects category.

Hyperbole House by matter. A 2023 WAF finalist in the Future Projects category. Image: Kolin Diadechkin

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Ravenscar House by Patterson Associates. A 2023 WAF finalist in the Completed Building category.

Ravenscar House by Patterson Associates. A 2023 WAF finalist in the Completed Building category. Image: Sam Hartnett

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The Great Glenorchy Alpine Base Camp by RTA Studio in association with Bureaux. A 2023 WAF finalist in the Completed Building category.

The Great Glenorchy Alpine Base Camp by RTA Studio in association with Bureaux. A 2023 WAF finalist in the Completed Building category. Image: Patrick Reynolds

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Mawhitipana House by MacKayCurtis. A 2023 WAF finalist in the Completed Building category.

Mawhitipana House by MacKayCurtis. A 2023 WAF finalist in the Completed Building category. Image: Simon Wilson

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Edition by Monk Mackenzie (architects) with Bureaux (interior). A 2023 WAF finalist in the Completed Building category.

Edition by Monk Mackenzie (architects) with Bureaux (interior). A 2023 WAF finalist in the Completed Building category. Image: Render supplied

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Te Pae Convention Centre by Woods Bagot in association with Warren and Mahoney. A 2023 WAF finalist in the Completed Building category.

Te Pae Convention Centre by Woods Bagot in association with Warren and Mahoney. A 2023 WAF finalist in the Completed Building category. Image: Dennis Radermacher

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Mawhiti House by Stevens Lawson Architects. A 2023 WAF finalist in the Completed Building category.

Mawhiti House by Stevens Lawson Architects. A 2023 WAF finalist in the Completed Building category. Image: Mark Smith

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Te Puna at Auckland Zoo by Stevens Lawson in association with Jack Mckinney Architects. A 2023 WAF Finalist in the Display category.

Te Puna at Auckland Zoo by Stevens Lawson in association with Jack Mckinney Architects. A 2023 WAF Finalist in the Display category. Image: Matthew Connolly

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Pink Palace by matter. A 2023 WAF finalist in the Creative Reuse category.

Pink Palace by matter. A 2023 WAF finalist in the Creative Reuse category. Image: Simon Devitt

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Onetangi Cliff House by Pepper Architects. A 2023 WAF finalist in the Future Projects category.

Onetangi Cliff House by Pepper Architects. A 2023 WAF finalist in the Future Projects category. Image: Render supplied

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Te Awa Kairangi by Monk Mackenzie, Novare Design, AECOM and artist Len Hetet. A 2023 WAF finalist in the Future Projects category.

Te Awa Kairangi by Monk Mackenzie, Novare Design, AECOM and artist Len Hetet. A 2023 WAF finalist in the Future Projects category. Image: Render supplied

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Fisher and Paykel Headquarters by RTA Studio. A 2023 WAF finalist in the Future Projects category.

Fisher and Paykel Headquarters by RTA Studio. A 2023 WAF finalist in the Future Projects category. Image: Render supplied

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Te Kete - The Piste by Alessandro Quadrelli Architetto Ltd. A 2023 WAF finalist in the Future Projects category.

Te Kete - The Piste by Alessandro Quadrelli Architetto Ltd. A 2023 WAF finalist in the Future Projects category. Image: Render supplied

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The most inspiring architectural projects from around the world are revealed today as the shortlist for the 2023 World Architecture Festival (WAF) is announced.

WAF represents the world’s biggest live-judged architectural awards programme, where all finalists present their projects to a panel of judges including Architecture NZ editor Chris Barton at the international festival to be held in Singapore from 29 November–1 December.

Today’s shortlist celebrates the best newly completed buildings and landscapes as well as the most inspiring future architectural concepts, across 33 categories, ranging from residential to cultural, to creative reuse.

New Zealand finalists in the Completed Building category:

New Zealand finalists in the Display category:

New Zealand finalists in the Creative Reuse category:

New Zealand finalists in the Future Projects category:

The full shortlist for this year’s completed buildings, future and landscape project awards can be viewed here.

This year’s finalists range from major world architects including Foster + Partners, UNStudio, Grimshaw Architects, MAD Architects, WilkinsonEyreSafdie Architects and Nikken Sekkei, while many smaller practices will also be on stage, live pitching against the big names.

The finalists span the globe, with the top ten shortlisted countries including China, Australia, United Kingdom, India, United States, Iran, Thailand, Singapore, Canada, and Japan.

The international judging panel for this year’s awards consists of more than 140 industry experts, representing 43 countries, and will include Lily Jencks, Nigel Coates, Rafiq Azam, Albert Williamson-Taylor, Tracy Meller, Jason Bruges, Annette FisherRoland Schnizer and Issa Diabaté.

On the final day of the festival, category winners from across all 44 category prizes will go head-to-head for the ultimate accolades of World Building of the Year, Landscape of the Year, Future Project of the Year and Interior of the Year. A host of Special Prizes, including WAFX, which celebrates imaginative cutting-edge designs addressing major world issues, will also be awarded to projects from the main shortlist.

WAF programme director Paul Finch comments: “We are delighted with both the quantity and quality of this year’s entries. They are a reminder in a world experiencing numerous crises that architects continue to address both everyday and unusual challenges with skill and imagination. We look forward to seeing the shortlisted architects in Singapore.”

WAF and its co-located event, Inside World Festival of Interiors, will welcome the world’s leading architects and designers for three days of talks programmes, awards, exhibitions and fringe events, showcasing leading international practices, the best new projects, and most pressing live debates.

Later this week (July 13) the Inside World Festival of Interiors shortlist will be announced; WAF’s sister awards programme celebrating the finest examples of global interior design, across eleven categories.

For more details on the 2023 World Architecture Festival and the WAF Awards visit: www.worldarchitecturefestival.com @worldarchfest #WAF23 #INSIDE23


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