The World Architecture Festival (WAF) – the world’s largest architectural awards program – has released its shortlist for the 2017 round of awards. This year has drawn more entries than ever before; according to the program, 924 projects have been submitted, representing an 18 percent increase from last year.
The recently revealed awards shortlist includes architectural practices from 51 nations, and projects spanning 68 countries. Within these shortlisted projects sit a significant number of Australian entries.
“This year’s shortlist has a hugely diverse geographic range,” says Paul Finch, WAF program director. “The use of water has been striking and there is evidence of real interest in climate modifications using novel techniques.
“Colourful architecture makes a strong showing and many of the smaller projects we have shortlisted will punch above their weight. We look forward to welcoming shortlisted architects to our tenth edition in Berlin this November.”
The awards are divided across 30 categories of architecture, with finalists to go onto separate awards in the building, landscape and future project categories respectively. A total of 43 Australian projects have made the 2017 WAF shortlist, 30 of which appear in the building category.
Australian practices and projects demonstrating particular success in single dwellings and healthcare facilities this year. Of 17 shortlisted housing projects, six were Australian. Three out of ten healthcare facilities on the 2017 WAF shortlist are from Australia.
All shortlisted practices for the 2017 World Architecture Festival are now invited to present their projects at an event to be held in Berlin from 15 to 17 November this year. From there, category winners will go on to compete for either the World Building of the Year, Future Project of the Year, or Landscape of the Year.
Full list of Australian shortlisted projects below:
COMPLETED
BEST USE OF COLOUR
Karratha Superclinic by CODA Studio
Fitzroy Crossing Renal Hospital by Iredale Pedersen Hook Architects. Image: Lisa Duranti
Fitzroy Crossing Renal Hostel by Iredale Pedersen Hook Architects
Elizabeth Quay Gelato Kiosk by Iredale Pedersen Hook Architects
CIVIC AND COMMUNITY
Wagga Wagga Courthouse by TKD Architects
HEALTH
Karratha Superclinic by CODA Studio
Fitzroy Crossing Renal Hostel by Iredale Pederson Hook Architects
Victorian Comprehensive Cancer Centre by Silver Thomas Hanley, DesignInc and McBride Charles Ryan. Image: Silver Thomas Hanley
Victorian Comprehensive Cancer Centre by Silver Thomas Hanley, DesignInc and McBride Charles Ryan
HOTEL AND LEISURE
Jackalope Hotel by Carr Design Group. Image: Carr Design Group
Jackalope by Carr Design Group
HOUSE
Brick House by Andrew Burges Architects
Moving House by Architects EAT. Image: Architects EAT
Moving House by Architects EAT
Inverdon House by Chloe Naughton
Living Screen House by CplusC Architectural Workshop
Falcon Beach House by Iredale Pedersen Hook Architects
Cleveland Rooftop by SJB
Point Piper Residence by Tzannes
HOUSING
41 Birmingham by SJB
LANDSCAPE
Willinga Park by COX Architecture
Cleveland & Co by Dangar Group and Black Beetle
MIXED-USE
Eastland by ACME. Image: ACME
Eastland by ACME
NEW AND OLD
The Glasshouse at Goonoo Goonoo Station by TKD Architects
OFFICE
EY Centre, 200 George Street by FJMT
490 Consulting Suites by Shane Thompson Architects
SCHOOLS
East Sydney Early Learning Centre by Andrew Burges Architects
The Mandeville Centre by Architectus. Image: Architectus
The Mandeville Centre by Architectus
Sir Zelman Cowen Centre for Science by COX Architecture
SHOPPING
580 George Street Cafe and Integrated Lobby by FJMT
Elizabeth Quay Gelato Kiosk by Iredale Pedersen Hook Architects
Chadstone Shopping Centre by The Buchan Group in association with CallisonRTKL
SMALL PROJECTS
580 George Street Cafe and Integrated Lobby by FJMT
SPORT
Anna Meares Stadium by COX Architecture
Willinga Park Equestrian Centre by COX Architecture. Image: COX Architecture
Willinga Park by COX Architecture
VILLA
Wilson's Cottage by James Davidson Architect
FUTURE
COMMERCIAL MIXED-USE
The Star by FJMT
CULTURE
Penguin Parade Visitor Centre by Terroir. Image: World Architecture Festival
Penguin Parade Visitor Centre by Terroir
Waltzing Matilda Centre by COX Architecture
LEISURE-LED DEVELOPMENT
Sydney Fish Markets by Allen Jack+Cottier Architects
MASTERPLANNING
Sydney Fish Markets by Allen Jack+Cottier Architects. Image: World Architecture Festival
Sydney Fish Markets by Allen Jack+Cottier Architects
RESIDENTIAL
Heritage Traces in Surry Hills by MHN Design Union
