World Architecture Festival 2019: India Stands Strong in the Finals
Indian architects make a mark at the 12th edition of the global competition
The annual World Architecture Festival (WAF) is one of the most prestigious architecture events globally. This year sees its twelfth edition focus on designs that champion architecture that works towards a more sustainable future for the planet. Programme Director Paul Finch comments, “We have been inspired by the levels of innovation in this year’s entries, which show the incredible range of ways in which architects are responding to the global climate and biodiversity emergencies we face.”
The global event released the list of finalists in July from over a thousand entries that flowed in from across the world. The festival and awards ceremony, to be held in Amsterdam 4–6 December, will include live presentations of the 534 shortlisted designs from 70 countries before over 100 international jury members. Projects range from residential and housing to education, infrastructure, healthcare, hospitality, cultural and civic, interiors, and landscape.
India was one of the top five countries entering the festival with 13 of the shortlisted projects; four in the ‘Future Projects’ categories and nine in the ‘Completed Buildings’ categories. Of those in the ‘Completed Buildings’ categories, we shine a spotlight on five incredible projects here.
All photographs courtesy World Architecture Festival
The global event released the list of finalists in July from over a thousand entries that flowed in from across the world. The festival and awards ceremony, to be held in Amsterdam 4–6 December, will include live presentations of the 534 shortlisted designs from 70 countries before over 100 international jury members. Projects range from residential and housing to education, infrastructure, healthcare, hospitality, cultural and civic, interiors, and landscape.
India was one of the top five countries entering the festival with 13 of the shortlisted projects; four in the ‘Future Projects’ categories and nine in the ‘Completed Buildings’ categories. Of those in the ‘Completed Buildings’ categories, we shine a spotlight on five incredible projects here.
All photographs courtesy World Architecture Festival
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1. Category: Completed Buildings – House
Project: 18 SCREENS
Location: Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh
Architects: Sanjay Puri Architects
Photos by Dinesh Mehta
Project: 18 SCREENS
Location: Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh
Architects: Sanjay Puri Architects
Photos by Dinesh Mehta
2. Category: Completed Buildings – Villas
Project: Drift House on the Little Much Farm
Location: Mulshi (Pune), Maharashtra
Architects: Shonan Purie Trehan, Principal Architect, L.A.B (Language Architecture Body)
Photos by Photographix | Sebastian Zachariah
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Project: Drift House on the Little Much Farm
Location: Mulshi (Pune), Maharashtra
Architects: Shonan Purie Trehan, Principal Architect, L.A.B (Language Architecture Body)
Photos by Photographix | Sebastian Zachariah
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3. Category: Completed Buildings – Villas
Project: Amaltas
Location: Baroda, Gujarat
Architects: Squareworks LLP / Apartment
Photos by Fabien Charuau
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Project: Amaltas
Location: Baroda, Gujarat
Architects: Squareworks LLP / Apartment
Photos by Fabien Charuau
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4. Category: Completed Buildings – Housing
Project: The Magic Faraway Tree
Location: Bangalore, Karnataka
Architects: Shibanee & Kamal Architects
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Project: The Magic Faraway Tree
Location: Bangalore, Karnataka
Architects: Shibanee & Kamal Architects
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5. Category: Completed Buildings – Housing
Project: Students Hostel for Chandigarh Group of Colleges
Location: Mohali, Chandigarh
Architects: Charged Voids
Photos by Javier Callejas
Project: Students Hostel for Chandigarh Group of Colleges
Location: Mohali, Chandigarh
Architects: Charged Voids
Photos by Javier Callejas
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How to Design a Home That is Not a Burden on the Environment
Are Courtyards & Atriums a Gateway to Health & Happiness?
Life in Architecture: Sameep Padora
Tell us:
Which project is your favourite? Tell us in Comments below.