A round up of the inviting shortlist in the hotels and other overnight accommodation category

A round up of the inviting shortlist in the hotels and other overnight accommodation category Waldorf Astoria Kuwait – LW Design Set in the prestigious Avenues Mall in Kuwait, complete with over 1,000 shops, an amusement park and state-of-the-art cinema, cafes, the Waldorf Astoria hotel caters for business travellers, tourists and large family groups alike. … ادامه

Meet the judges: Olivia Greene

  Tell us about some recent projects you’re proud of:       منبع   Why should people enter the WIN awards? What are the benefits in your view? What sort of scheme would you most like to see among the entries? Olivia Greene is an experienced Project Manager and Designer in the architecture and … ادامه

Great architecture is about more than buildings – it changes communities and lives

That inspired us to develop a new partnership model called ‘More Than a Building’. We even offer those in the network the chance to visit our sites and buildings – and more importantly, meet the people that use them. Architects have the power to create change. Great architecture can change the experience of whole communities. … ادامه

Meet the Judges: Misak Terzibasiyan

Meet the Judges: Misak Terzibasiyan During our interview series the judges will tell us what they are looking out for in a winning entry and why they think you should enter the WAN awards.   Misak Terzibasiyan is the founder of UArchitects. Born in Helsinki, he studied at the University of Technology in Eindhoven (The … ادامه

Meet the Judges: Nataly Bolshakova

Meet the Judges: Nataly Bolshakova Nataly Bolshakova, Founder & Lead Designer of Bolshakova Interiors (previously based in Ukraine but now operating remotely from France), finds inspiration in art & travel. Initially trained in radio physics, in 2005 Nataly delved into the world of interior design. She founded Bolshakova Interiors Studio in 2008 and has since … ادامه

A round-up of the hardworking shortlist for corporate offices (5,000- 10,000 sqm)

A round-up of the hardworking shortlist for corporate offices (5,000- 10,000 sqm) KOI – Royal Metropolitan España, Madrid, Spain A dark and out of date building has been transformed into a tranquil and light filled space featuring skylights, terraces, nature and fountains. From the outside the building has a glass skin, materialized in a plastic … ادامه

Meet the judges: Simon Chua

Meet the judges: Simon Chua During our interview series the judges will tell us what they are looking out for in a winning entry and why they think you should enter the WAN awards. Simon Chua is a Co-Founder and Executive Director of Lead8. With extensive experience in international design projects, he has worked predominantly … ادامه

How can architects make a difference?

While showcasing this community work taking place in poorer parts of the world is inspiring it may deflect from the main protagonists- G20 countries who generate an estimated 76% of global greenhouse emissions. These countries have a large number of well-trained architects more than capable of designing a lifestyle change to enable responsible living.   … ادامه