{"id":822521,"date":"2026-07-24T06:39:40","date_gmt":"2026-07-24T06:39:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/822521\/"},"modified":"2026-07-24T06:39:40","modified_gmt":"2026-07-24T06:39:40","slug":"in-pictures-the-spectacular-buildings-shortlisted-at-the-world-architecture-festival-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/822521\/","title":{"rendered":"In Pictures: The Spectacular Buildings Shortlisted At The World Architecture Festival 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"

From unfathomably old structures to mind-bending contemporary designs, there are some seriously impressive buildings dotted all over the world<\/a>, and a whole load of the absolute best ones have just made the shortlist for this year\u2019s World Architecture Festival<\/a>.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n

Set to be held in Fort Lauderdale in Florida<\/a> this November, the Festival comprises not only the planet\u2019s largest live-judged competition for buildings, but also keynote talks, exhibitions and plenty of fringe events.\u00a0<\/p>\n

The projects \u2013 of which there are a whopping 416 in total \u2013 will be tasked with presenting their work during the first two days of the festival, before a judging panel\u00a0of 164 experts from 37 countries makes its decision.<\/p>\n

\u2018The combination of major practices and smaller firms, perhaps entering WAF for the first time, is refreshing, and the shortlisting judges were impressed by the design standards of the selected entries,\u2019 said Paul Finch, WAF programme director, in a press release. \u2018We have also shortlisted designs for a host of special prizes, which will make for a stimulating set of presentations.\u2019<\/p>\n

Below is a handpicked selection of our 10 favourite buildings, which will be in contention for recognition at the Festival in November. It includes a stunning mosque in Riyadh, a gleaming EcoPark in the Philippines<\/a>, and a whimsical hotel in Vietnam<\/a>, as well as Techno International Airport<\/a> in Cambodia<\/a>, and Zayed National Museum<\/a> in Abu Dhabi.\u00a0<\/p>\n

\"The
\nPhotograph: ET ArchitectsThe Folia <\/p>\n

\"Indore
\nPhotograph: \u00a9 Vinay PanjwaniIndore by Sanjay Puri Architects <\/p>\n

\"Lotus
\nPhotograph: \u00a9 Hiroyuki OkiLotus Clubhouse by MIA Design Studio <\/p>\n

\"Zayed
\nPhotograph: Foster + PartnersZayed National Museum <\/p>\n

\"Saha
\nPhotograph: \u00a9 Trieu ChienSaha Casa Boutique Hotel by Ho Khue Architects <\/p>\n

\"Kaway\u2019an
\nPhotograph: \u00a9 Studio SynthesisKaway\u2019an EcoPark by Sangay Architects & Ibuku Studio <\/p>\n

\"Techo
\nPhotograph: Nigel YoungTecho International Airport by Foster + Partners <\/p>\n

\"New
\nPhotograph: \u00a9 Hufton + Crow PhotographyNew Government Quarter by Nordic Office of Architecture with Haptic Architects <\/p>\n

\"Yichang
\nPhotograph: \u00a9 Zhao Yilong _ Courtesy of Central-South Architectural Design Institute Co., Ltd.Yichang Life Park, The Hall of Eternal Life by Central-South Architectural Design Institute Co., Ltd. <\/p>\n

\"Modern
\nPhotograph: \u00a9 YodezeenModern Mosque by Yodezeen <\/p>\n

The World Architecture Festival will take place from November 18-20, 2026. Find out more information on the official website<\/a>.\u00a0<\/p>\n

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