We are thrilled to announce that the latest edition of “Architizer: The World’s Best Architecture,” a stunning, hardbound book celebrating the most inspiring contemporary architecture from around the globe, is now shipping! Architizer is thrilled to publish the definitive — and beloved — compendium of the 12th Annual A+Awards winners.
Founded on the premise of democratizing architecture, the A+Awards is the industry’s largest and most international awards program and honors the best architecture, spaces, and products from across the globe. The latest collection of winners reflects a collective desire to regenerate, reuse, rethink, reinvent or reimagine architecture and spaces, forming a positive precedent for the next generation.
54 social housing in Inca, Mallorca, Balearic Islands by Fortuny-Alventosa Morell Arquitectes, Inca, Spain | Jury Winner, Sustainable Multi-Unit Residential Building, 12th Annual A+Awards
Casa Lohr by Veinte Diezz Arquitectos, Mérida, Mexico | Jury & Popular Choice Winner, Residential Renovations & Additions, 12th Annual A+Awards
This year’s volume is a true atlas of the world’s best architecture, with scores of countries represented. All told, Architizer’s publication celebrates the ability of architects to create buildings that improve the lives of people around the globe. It is this far-reaching context that makes “Architizer: The World’s Best Architecture” an essential addition to the library of discerning design lovers everywhere.
This year’s winners include work by signature firms like Foster + Partners, Mecanoo, Neri&Hu and more. Many smaller, younger or more specialized studios, such as VAN VAN Atelier, Steffen Welsch Architects and FrankFranco Architects, also grabbed their opportunity, submitting winning projects that wowed the jury and the public alike — now they are published internationally alongside some of the most renowned names in the profession.
Prepared Rehmannia Root Crafts Exhibition Hall by LUO studio, Xiuwu County, Jiaozuo, China | Jury Winner, Cultural + Expo Centers, 12th Annual A+Awards
Tower 15 by OODA, Leça da Palmeira, Portugal | Jury Winner, Multi Unit Housing – High Rise, 12th Annual A+Awards
The judges were consistently awed by the new architectural directions signaled by the cohort of this year’s finalists, with many citing the renewed importance of contextualization, both with the immediate surroundings and with history, through an emphasis on regional materials, labor and techniques that respond to local conditions and heritage. The increasing prominence of landscape-driven design and building reuse across the globe was also remarkable.
All of these tendencies highlight the industry’s shift towards greener, more environmentally minded practices, proving that high-tech innovations are not the only way forward; low-tech innovations in passive heating and cooling, water reuse, and natural ventilation and illumination abound. With projects ranging from rural community centers to national transportation infrastructure, this year’s winners demonstrate the extraordinary impact of architecture at both local and global scales, highlighting works that act as new models for communities and cities worldwide.
Haus 1 – Atelier Gardens by MVRDV, Berlin, Germany | Jury Winner, Architecture +Renovation, 12th Annual A+Awards
Left: Perelman Performing Arts Center at the World Trade Center by REX, New York City, New York | Popular Choice Winner, Hall / Theater, 12th Annual A+Awards Right: Richard Gilder Center for Science, Education, and Innovation by Studio Gang, New York City, New York | Jury Winner, Museum, 12th Annual A+Awards
Half of the projects included in the book came out on top with the prestigious A+Awards jury, made up of more than 400 luminaries from fields as diverse as construction, fashion, publishing, product design, real-estate development and technology. The jury represents a sought-after segment of design-savvy professionals, and the Jury Winners therefore have a stamp of industry-wide approval.
The other half secured Popular Choice awards, having been voted the best according to hundreds of thousands of votes by a global, public audience. The resulting collection of projects is therefore a true and comprehensive reflection the world’s finest architecture, in the eyes of all that experience it. Whether a large commercial space or small pavilion, each winning project demonstrated architectural excellence through clever planning, brilliant teamwork and innovative uses of technology.
Kempegowda International Airport, Bengaluru — Terminal 2 by Skidmore, Owings & Merrill (SOM), Bengaluru, India | Jury & Popular Choice Winner, Sustainable Transportation Project, 12th Annual A+Awards
Češča Vas Pool Complex by ENOTA, Novo Mesto, Slovenia | Jury Winner, Architecture +Color, 12th Annual A+Awards
This diverse range of A+Award-winning projects are honored within the hardbound covers of this illustrated compendium, ensuring that these projects will be seen and celebrated by design enthusiasts, architectural peers, and potential clients across the world. Each featured project is accompanied by stunning photographs printed in full color on premium-quality paper.
Thank you to every single participant in this year’s A+Awards — the world of architecture and design is richer thanks to your hard work and dedication, and we are honored to be able to share your work with the world.
Cover image shot by Ema Peter Photography | The House of Courtyards designed by VDGA – Varsha and Deepak Guggari Architects, Dubai, United Arab Emerites | Popular Choice, Architecture +Photography & Video, 12th Annual A+Awards
As firms begin to receive and unbox their new treasures, we encourage the featured A+Awards winners to show us photographs of their book alongside their winning project or team and to send us the photo. We’ll share the best images on Architizer and social media platforms. Keep an eye out for the results!
To participate:
- Snap a Photo: Take a moment to capture your A+Awards Book, whether it’s a candid shot or a staged photo. It could be a picture of you (or you and your team) with the book, or an image of the book in the context of your winning project, as demonstrated above!
- Send It Our Way: Email us the image(s) at awards@architizer.com so that we can include it in our Architizer Journal feature.
- Share on Social Media: Post the picture using the hashtag #ArchitizerAwards, and don’t forget to tag us @Architizer. We’ll be liking and reposting!
If you haven’t yet secured your copy, you aren’t too late — click here to order your book featuring the 12th Annual A+Awards cohort:
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