World Architecture Festival

World Architecture Festival WAF 2026 will take place in the USA! Bringing together a global community of visionary architects, designers, and industry leaders.

World Architecture Festival offers a unique platform to celebrate design excellence, exchange groundbreaking ideas, and forge invaluable connections. Previous editions of the festival have taken place in Barcelona, Berlin, Amsterdam, Lisbon, and Singapore. WAF includes:
Live-judged awards featuring 500 finalists
Over 1,800 attendees and 140 international judges
Engaging talks and seminars
Networki

ng events across four evenings and three days
Exhibition of cutting-edge products
Fringe activities including architectural tours

✍️ First established in 2017, the Architecture Drawing Prize celebrates the significance of architectural drawing as a t...
01/06/2026

✍️ First established in 2017, the Architecture Drawing Prize celebrates the significance of architectural drawing as a tool for capturing and communicating design ideas.

Sponsored by Iris Ceramica Group, the prize is a collaboration between Make Architects, Sir John Soane's Museum and the World Architecture Festival. It is a leading international competition, attracting entries from architects, designers and students across the world.

Winning entries are exhibited at Sir John Soane's Museum in London, with selected works also displayed at the World Architecture Festival.

Entries are now open > https://www.worldarchitecturefestival.com/WAF2026/en/page/the-architecture-drawing-prize?

This November, will bring together leading architects to share the ideas shaping the future of the built environment, ...
28/05/2026

This November, will bring together leading architects to share the ideas shaping the future of the built environment, including CRA-Carlo Ratti Associati, ,Peter Cook and John Stuart.

Find out more > https://www.worldarchitecturefestival.com/

27/05/2026

brings together the brightest minds in architecture and design, creating a truly inspiring place to explore innovative projects, gain industry insight, and build valuable international connections.

For more information about > https://www.worldarchitecturefestival.com

📞Calling South America’s rising architectural talent! The 40 under 40 competition in collaboration with Architecture Hun...
26/05/2026

📞Calling South America’s rising architectural talent!

The 40 under 40 competition in collaboration with Architecture Hunter is back for its second year.

This year the competition will celebrate architects from South America that are shaping the future!
Selected winners will gain global visibility with their work showcased to the international architecture community.

Enter now> https://worldarchitecturefestival.com/WAF2026/en/page/waf40under40northamerica

Winner of the Best Use of Natural Light special prize, the Redhill Early Learning Center by Hubo Studio is a purpose-b...
22/05/2026

Winner of the Best Use of Natural Light special prize, the Redhill Early Learning Center by Hubo Studio is a purpose-built environment in Johannesburg that uses light as a material, function and sensory experience.

Enter now: https://bit.ly/46mzuJn

📸© Redhill Early Learning Center by Hubo Studio

19/05/2026

Architecture is global, but true understanding comes from seeing how design responds to place, people and culture. offers this opportunity, as Lilia Koleva, Partner Architect at NEUF architectes explains.

15/05/2026

🚨⏰ It’s your FINAL chance to submit your entries for and present your work on the global stage!

Whether it’s a bold concept or a built masterpiece, your work deserves the spotlight!

🌟Submit your entries before midnight (EDT) on Friday 15 May: https://bit.ly/4dl1rDU

Final call for entries — deadline this Friday, 15 May!Did you know? Alongside the main WAF Awards, there are Special P...
14/05/2026

Final call for entries — deadline this Friday, 15 May!

Did you know? Alongside the main WAF Awards, there are Special Prizes for projects showing excellence in specific areas, with no extra fee to enter.

Enter your projects into now: https://bit.ly/46mzuJn

📸 © Future Project of the Year 2025 – Gelephu International Airport by BIG - Bjarke Ingels Group, in Gelephu, Bhutan

📸 © Best use of Stone 2025 – Dialogue with Nature – Commune Store by Atelier Global

📸 © Best Use of Natural Light 2025 – Redhill Early Learning Centre by Hubo Studio

Recognised for its ‘Choreographed Seasonality’ approach and regenerative design, the Alibaba Xixi Tech Campus was honour...
14/05/2026

Recognised for its ‘Choreographed Seasonality’ approach and regenerative design, the Alibaba Xixi Tech Campus was honoured at , winning the award for Best Use of Colour.

Enter your standout projects into now: https://bit.ly/46mzuJn

📸 Alibaba Xixi Tech Campus Landscape by ASPECT Studios

12/05/2026

“WAF works as a fantastic hub for connectivity, networking and sharing of knowledge,” says Patrick Speck, Leader at Lixil Global Design, EMENA, GROHE.

Be a part of the global architecture conversation!

Submit entries before midnight (EDT) Fri 15 May: https://bit.ly/4ghwoIN

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