Leisure dominates World Architecture Festival 2019 Awards shortlist

by Stu Robarts | 02 Oct 2019

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Alexandra Palace East Wing Regeneration Project by Feilden Clegg Bradley Studios / Lloyd Winters

We have been inspired by the levels of innovation in this year’s entries, that show the incredible range of ways in which architects are responding to the global climate and biodiversity emergencies we face.
– Paul Finch

Among the most notable leisure projects in contention for an award are:

• Alexandra Palace East Wing Regeneration by Feilden Clegg Bradley Studios

• Coal Drops Yard by Heatherwick Architects

• Morpheus Hotel by Zaha Hadid Architects

• noma by BIG-Bjarke Ingels Group

• Royal Opera House 'Open Up' by Stanton Williams

• Tottenham Hotspur Stadium by Populous

• Vessel by Heatherwick Studio

The leisure-focused categories for completed buildings are Culture, Display, Hotel and Leisure, Mixed Use, Shopping and Sport. There are also categories for future projects in Culture, Leisure Led Development and Masterplanning.

There are a number of Special Prize categories and winners across all of the categories will compete for the overall accolades of World Building of the Year, Future Project of the Year, Interior of the Year and Landscape of the Year.

All types and sizes of architectural projects are represented, with small firms competing against some of the best known architects in the world. More than 1,000 entries were received, which were whittled down to 534 from 70 countries on the final shortlist.

Paul Finch, programme director of World Architecture Festival, said: "We have been inspired by the levels of innovation in this year’s entries, that show the incredible range of ways in which architects are responding to the global climate and biodiversity emergencies we face."

Shortlisted teams will present their projects to international juries in front of festival delegates during the festival, which runs with its sister event, INSIDE World Festival of Interiors, from 4-6 December.

Last year's overall World Building of the Year winner was Kampung Admiralty, a community-centred mixed-use development in Singapore.

The nominated leisure projects can be viewed below.

THE WORLD ARCHITECTURE FESTIVAL BUILDING OF THE YEAR AWARDS

The full leisure category shortlists

Completed Buildings: Culture

• Helsinki Central Library Oodi by ALA Architects

• Qasr Al Hosn: Al Musallah by CEBRA

• LocHal Public Library by Civic architects (lead architect), Braaksma & Roos Architectenbureau, Inside Outside / Petra Blaisse

• Cairns Performing Arts Centre by Cox Architecture and CA Architects

• MPavilion 2018 by Estudio Carme Pinós

• Royal Academy of Music - Theatre and new Recital Hall by Ian Ritchie Architects

• Amos Rex by JKMM Architects

• Hanna Boutique Hotel by Mahsa Majidi , Persian Garden Studio

• National Kaohsiung Centre for the Arts by Mecanoo architecten

• Tai Kwun Centre for Heritage and Arts by Purcell; Herzog & de Meuron; Rocco Design Architects

• Tibetan Intangible Cultural Heritage Museum by Shenzhen HuaHui Design

• Cultural center of Beicheng Central Park in Hefei by Shenzhen HuaHui Design

• Royal Opera House 'Open up' by Stanton Williams

• Green Square Library and Plaza by Studio Hollenstein in association with Stewart Architecture

• CRG Archive Library by Studio Link-Arc

• Zaryadye Concert Hall by TPO Reserve

• Dangrove by Tzannes

• Tian Han Cultural Park by WCY Regional Studio

Completed Buildings: Display

• Greentown Yiwu Peach Blossom Land Living Experience Centre by 9M Architectural Design

• Chongqing • VANKE Life Experience Center by Arch-Age Design (AAD)

• Toy as Architecture, Architecture as Toy by GROUNDWORK, Architects & Associates

• Vessel by Heatherwick Studio

• Bilya Koort Boodja- Centre for Nyoongar Culture and Environmental Knowledge by iredale pedersen hook architects

• Doubleground by MUIR+OPENWORK

• Art Center of Jingdezhen Ceramic Cultural Tourism Town by Shanghai Urban Architectural Design

• HHXT Exhibition Center by Shanghai Urban Architectural Design

• The Historic District of Nanchang Three-eye Well Urban Renovation Planning Exhibition Center by Shanghai Urban Architectural Design

• Chongqing Tiandi Art Gallery by Shenzhen HuaHui Design

• Think Design Shibanee & Kamal Architects

• Exhibition Center of Shimao Shenzhen-Hong Kong International Center by SHUISHI

• Living in Nature installation by SPEECH

• Historic Rolling Stock Park at Baltiysky Station by Studio 44 Architects

• Lokadhatu (The World) by Studio Link-Arc

• Swirling Cloud: Bulletin Pavilion for BJFU Garden Festival by SUP Atelier

• 119 Great North Road by Warren and Mahoney Architects

Completed Buildings: Hotel and Leisure

• Ranwu Lake (Tibet) International Self-drive Tour and Recreational Vehicle Campsite by ARCH-HERMIT

• Lindis Lodge by Architecture Workshop

• Glass-less House: Pavilion for Yoga and Pool in XY Yunlu Hotel by Atelier Liu Yuyang Architects

• Ahsa Farmstay by Creative Crews

• The Museum Hotel Antakya by EAA-Emre Arolat Architecture

• The Opera Terrace, Covent Garden by Eric Parry Architects

• Hanna Boutique Hotel by Mahsa Majidi , Persian Garden Studio

• Hotel Birks by NEUF Architect(e)s

• THE TIING, TEJAKULA by NIC BRUNSDON

• Gloriette: A travel through time by noa* network of architecture

• Mohr Life: The theatrical spa by noa* network of architecture

• PINE VILLA by SHANGHAI JUND ARCHITECTS

• Solaz Los Cabos by Sordo Madaleno Arquitectos

• Fuchun New Century Wonderland Resort of Hangzhou by The Design Institute Of Landscape & Architecture China Academy Of Art

• Nobu Hotel Los Cabos by WATG and Studio PCH

• Morpheus Hotel by Zaha Hadid Architects

Completed Buildings: Shopping

• ATAKULE NEW LIFE CENTER by A TASARIM MIMARLIK- ALI OSMAN OZTURK

• INZONE by Arizon Design

• Xi Chao bookstore by Fan Wenbing (ATELIER FAN)

• Grand Central Shopping Centre by fjmt and Buchan

• The Village by gianni ranaulo design

• Coal Drops Yard by Heatherwick Studio

• Shopping center near «Teply stan» metro station by KPLN

• Harbour Kiosk by LAAB Architects

• Furi Time Square Mall by White Matter Design Studio

Completed Buildings: Sport

• TURÓ DE LA PEIRA'S SPORTS CENTER AND LAYOUT OF THE INTERIOR URBAN BLOCK by Anna Noguera, Javier Fernandez

• The Club Stand by Bates Smart

• Roland Garros Stadium - Modernization of the Historic Triangle by Chaix & Morel et Associés

• Irina Winer-Usmanova Rhythmic Gymnastics Center in the Luzhniki Complex by CPU PRIDE

• GAME Streetmekka Viborg by EFFEKT Architects

• HaiKou Wuyuan River Stadium by gmp & Shanghai United Design Group

• The Curragh Racecourse by Grimshaw

• Boost by Hypothesis

• Pingelly Recreation and Cultural Centre by iredale pedersen hook architects with Advanced Timber Concepts Studio

• Tottenham Hotspur Stadium by Populous

• Zaozhuang Stadium by Shanghai United Design Group

• Indoor Playground (Doubling as lecture hall) of Yueyang County No.3 Middle School by SUP Atelier

Future Project: Culture

• Southern Branch of the National Library and National Depository Library by Bio-architecture Formosana

• Bao'an Public Culture and Art Center by Coldefy & Associates

• Urban wetland museuem of Wenzhou by IAPA

• CULTURAL CENTER LA TUILERIE by Jacques Ferrier and Pauline Marchetti Architects

• Fondazione Luigi Rovati Museum by Mario Cucinella Architects

• Çanakkale Antenna by Powerhouse

• Richard Gilder Center for Science, Education, and Innovation at the American Museum of Natural History by Studio Gang

• Magnaura Palace Tower Remains Renovation by Tabanlioglu Architects

• Puffing Billy Lakeside Station by TERROIR

• The New GoDown Arts Centre by White arkitekter

Future Project: Leisure Led Development

• Taikoo Li Qiantan by 5+design

• Viewing Platform of Nujiang(Salween River) 72-turnings Canyon in Basu Tibet by ARCH-HERMIT

• Bonnevaux Meditation Retreat by DP Architects

• Britannia Leisure Centre by FaulknerBrowns Architects

• Sangan Hotel by FMZD | Farshad MediZadeh Design

• Campsort Hotel by gad · line+ studio and Zhejiang gad architectural design

• Crystal Pool and Wellness Centre by HCMA Architecture + Design

• WAITOMO BUNGY TOWER by Ignite

• Resort Hotel in Bodrum by Izgi Architectural Design

• Marchwiel Estate by John Wardle Architects

• Rennes Palais du Commerce by MVRDV

• ARRÁBIDA RETREAT by NIC BRUNSDON

• Bledisloe Quarter by Peddle Thorp

• Chablé La Paz by Sordo Madaleno Arquitectos

• Maldives Hotel studio mk27

• Tersane Halic - Halic Shipyards by Tabanlioglu Architects

• Igneada Glamping by Yazgan Design Architecture

Future Project: Masterplanning

• THE CONNECTED CITY Oberbillwerder by ADEPT and KARRES EN BRANDS together with Transsolar, Büro Happold, Kraft

• Ulsoor Lake by Arup

• Masterplan Paraty by Bernardes Arquitetura

• LifeLines | Heart of Cairo Urban regeneration by Design & More and Verform

• Renovation of Changchun tractor factory by East China Architectural Design & Research Institute

• The Forestias by F+P (Thailand), DT Design, ITEC Entertainment, Atelier10, EEC Engineering Network, Grant Associates, TK Studio

• Huli Creative Industrial Park Urban Design by FCHA

• Badaevskiy Brewery, Redevelopment by Herzog & de Meuron and APEX project bureau

• Central Otago by Monk Mackenzie

• Oslo Airport City by Nordic — Office of Architecture and Haptic Architects

• Ningbo, Jiangbei core area by One Design

• Airport City Istanbul by Perkins and Will

• 8 Albert Embankment by Pilbrow & Partners

• ITMO University by RTDA

• Mount Ngongotatha Masterplan by Scott Brownrigg

• Svobodny Strategic Master Plan 2030 by Strelka KB

• NONG FAB LNG TERMINAL: The Harmonized Juxtaposition between Industry and Nature by TK Studio

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The shortlist has been revealed for the World Architecture Festival (WAF) 2019 Awards and leisure projects are represented across the majority of the 33 categories – as well as in dedicated categories of their own. Among the most notable leisure projects in contention for an award are: • Alexandra Palace East Wing Regeneration by Feilden Clegg Bradley Studios • Coal Drops Yard by Heatherwick Architects • Morpheus Hotel by Zaha

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CopenHill is a “crystal clear example of hedonistic sustainability,” says BIG founder Bjarke Ingels

Regeneration: Power to the people

"It was born from the sheer anxiety of having to submit something brilliant in a very short timescale"

How a moment of desperation led to BIG’s CopenHill, the clean power plant that’s doubling as a skiing and leisure destination. Magali Robathan speaks to the architects that made it happen

The swimming pool looks out onto the quarry floor

Hospitality: A deep sleep

Martin Jochman founded JADE+QA in 2013. He formerly worked for Atkins

"We didn’t want to put in any gimmicks. We wanted to create a building that’s inherently sustainable through passive sustainability"

When Martin Jochman set out to transform an old quarry into a luxury hotel, he faced some serious challenges

Profile: Daan Roosegaarde

"I want to demonstrate that creativity is our true capital as humans "

Rather than feeling fearful and helpless about the future, we must design a way out of the environmental problems we have created, argues the innovative Dutch designer, artist and inventor Daan Roosegaarde

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Collaboration is at the heart of NBW’s working practices

Landscape design: Thomas Woltz

"I am very proud of stewarding the largest public space to be built in Manhattan in a century"

The Wall Street Journal’s Design Innovator of the Year on designing the gardens at Hudson Yards and looking to the Native Americans for ideas on how to create a resilient future

Equinox Hotel Hudson Yards is housed in 35 Hudson Yards, a tower building designed by SOM’s David Childs

Hospitality: Sleep well

"Further hotels have been confirmed for Los Angeles, Santa Clara, CA, Seattle, Chicago and Houston"

Rockwell Group and Joyce Wang on the inspirations behind the guest rooms, public spaces, spa and gym at Equinox Hotel Hudson Yards

Museums: Crossing the line

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Last word: Tina Norden

"We have created an approach which is playful, provocative but also functional"

Conran and Partners’ Tina Norden on playing with colour at Prague’s newly redesigned Hotel Maximilian

The Canova Suite, one of the hotel’s top suites, features an outdoor terrace with views across the city

Interview: Olga Polizzi

Olga Polizzi is director of design for Rocco Forte Hotels and also owns two of her own hotels

"On Via Sistina, everything breathes history. At the same time I wanted to reflect the modern hunger for the fantastical - Tommaso Ziffer"

Following the highly anticipated launch of Rome’s Hotel de la Ville, Rocco Forte’s director of design reflects on a fascinating project

Interview: Elizabeth de Portzamparc

"We need to stop the destruction of our world through predatory practices. We need to think of the future"

The architect behind Nimes’ Musée de la Romanité on designing to counter loneliness and the need for more cultural buildings

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The Goodies But Oldies collection features three pieces made from repurposed MDF table tops

Daniel Svahn creates furniture collection using repurposed table tops

Lauren Heath-Jones

Daniel Svahn, a Stockholm-based furniture designer, has created a new range of sustainable furnishings, made from recycled MDF tabletops. Svahn, ...

The DVN Table was created using Japanese joinery techniques

Pelle DVN Table inspired by traditional Japanese carpentry

Lauren Heath-Jones

Jean and Oliver Pelle, the husband and wife team behind New York-based design studio Pelle, have created the DVN Table, ...

The Anthénea pod is a luxury floating suite that could be used as a spa or treatment suite

Naval architect launches solar-powered floating pods

Lauren Heath-Jones

Naval architect Jean-Michel Ducancelle has designed a solar-powered floating hotel suite aimed at offering an eco-friendly and nomadic place for ...

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The Canteen collection was inspired by post-war British design techniques

Canteen collection combines nostalgia with modern aesthetics

Lauren Heath-Jones

Very Good & Proper (VG&P), a British furniture brand, has curated a new dining collection that combines traditional woodworking techniques ...

Gate of Bright Lights was designed to show visitors how screens and digital interfaces have replaced physical objects the gateway between us and the rest of the world.

Space Popular creates video installation for the Gwangmyeongmun Gate in South Korea

Lauren Heath-Jones

Multidisciplinary design firm Space Popular has created a video installation for the Gwangmyeongmun Gate at the Deoksugung Palace in Seoul, ...

XTU's X Cloud concept is part of the Future and the Arts: AI, Robotic, Cities, Life - How Humanity Will Live Tomorrow exhibition at the Mori Art Museum in Tokyo

XTU concept imagines life in the clouds

Lauren Heath-Jones

XTU Architects, a Paris-based architecture firm, has released images and renderings of X Cloud, a new concept that showcase a ...

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The Corrugation Lights were inspired by midcentury and post-war furniture making techniques

Tino Seubert x Theodora Alfredsdottir lighting collection inspired by mid-century furniture making traditions

London-based designers Tino Seubert and Theodora Alfredsdottir have teamed up to create Corrugation Lights, a lighting collection inspired by midcentury ...

The Eclipse Pendant light was inspired by the lunar eclipse

John Pomp Studios expands Tidal collection

Lauren Heath-Jones

John Pomp Studios, a design practice based in Philadelphia in the US, has expanded its Tidal collection to include five ...

The Keglen collection is made up of four different pendants

BIG partners with Louis Poulsen for new lighting collection

Lauren Heath-Jones

BIG Ideas, the technology arm of renowned architecture firm Bjarke Ingles Group (BIG), has partnered with Danish lighting manufacturer Louis ...

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Leisure dominates World Architecture Festival 2019 Awards shortlist

Singapore development named World Building of the Year

Leisure buildings win big on second day of World Architecture Festival Awards

BIG and Heatherwick Studio crowned at World Architecture Festival

World Architecture Festival reveals 2018 Building of the Year shortlists

Leisure buildings celebrated on opening day of World Architecture Festival

World Architecture Festival announces 2017 Awards shortlist

New York's highest outdoor residential amenity space opens at Fifteen Hudson Yards

Studio Ramoprimo's clothes store is a hub for fashion lovers, events and exhibitions

RJDL's café design promotes the "infinite possibilities" of shipping container construction

SWA's strategically-placed “dog intercepts” keep park human-friendly

Mario Cucinella Architects' mixed-use mountain to wrap around a green oasis

Edwardian swimming baths restored for use as arts venue

Carles Enrich Studio's timber scaffolding reactivates 13th-century lookout tower

Millwall FC reveals AFL Architects designs for proposed stadium redevelopment

Claesson Koivisto Rune Architects convert 1920s Tokyo bank into hotel

BXBstudio's Symbiotic House puts people back in touch with nature

Lemay's clever design creates a sleek but efficient aquatics centre

Alexis Dornier creates "experimental treetop boutique hotel" in Bali forest

Rothko Chapel to reopen after Architecture Research Office renovation

Shortlist revealed for National Railway Museum's Central Hall

Four Seasons Hotel and Private Residences Fort Lauderdale features $35m penthouse

£67m Eden Project attraction to open in Northern Ireland

Counterspace's Serpentine Pavilion will be both one and many places for gathering

Liverpool FC unveils updated KSS-designed expansion proposals for Anfield

OMA's Bali hotel provides open space for guests and locals to mix

Glazed wooden Tchaikovsky Academic Opera and Ballet Theater will be a monument to the arts

Wafai Architecture's Seashell House gets residents close to nature

Steven Holl Architects create "social condenser" community centre in Shanghai

Hollywood's Academy Museum of Motion Pictures to open in December

Pendulum integrate parks and pools into Kansas City Royals downtown regen concept

ATTA's forest-like restaurant reminds us where food comes from

Asif Khan unveils huge woven gateways for Expo 2020 Dubai

Limburg is taking its cyclists into water, through treetops and underground

Jean-Michel Gathy channels Issey Miyake to create signature installation for Tokyo spa

Clivedale's luxury townhouses come with Dorchester Collection services

Integrated Field create a children's hospital that's a playground

New York's highest outdoor residential amenity space opens at Fifteen Hudson Yards

Studio Ramoprimo's clothes store is a hub for fashion lovers, events and exhibitions

RJDL's café design promotes the "infinite possibilities" of shipping container construction

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Regeneration: Power to the people

Hospitality: A deep sleep

Profile: Daan Roosegaarde

Landscape design: Thomas Woltz

Hospitality: Sleep well

Museums: Crossing the line

Last word: Tina Norden

Interview: Olga Polizzi

Interview: Elizabeth de Portzamparc

Daniel Svahn creates furniture collection using repurposed table tops

Pelle DVN Table inspired by traditional Japanese carpentry

Naval architect launches solar-powered floating pods

Canteen collection combines nostalgia with modern aesthetics

Space Popular creates video installation for the Gwangmyeongmun Gate in South Korea

XTU concept imagines life in the clouds

Tino Seubert x Theodora Alfredsdottir lighting collection inspired by mid-century furniture making traditions

John Pomp Studios expands Tidal collection

BIG partners with Louis Poulsen for new lighting collection

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