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About the Festival

The World Architectural Festival is a celebration of the finest buildings of 2008 from around the globe. During three days, prestigious architects from many different countries will gather in Barcelona to see great work, network, do business and above celebrate innovation behind award-winning buildings . More about the Festival »

Awards Gallery

View all 722 entries in the WAF awards. Get inspiration and draw out themes in international architecture in the largest ever exhibition of recently completed work.

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Product Showcase

Love finding new products?  View the products other architects can’t live without in the Product showcase area of the Festival.

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International Jury

Portrait of Massimiliano Fuksas

An opportunity for peer review by some of the most distinguished professionals in the world.

Massimiliano Fuksas, Italy

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Keynote Addresses

Portrait of Lord Norman Foster

Listen to Lord Norman Foster, Charles Jencks and Yung Ho Chang discussing the implications of globalisation for architects and architecture.

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Height Series

The Height series examines the relationship between architecture and the factors which influence the creation of tall structures through an exhibition and a series of seminars.

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Student Charrette

Watch as six international architecture schools compete, working on a brief to redesign a brownfield site in Barcelona. They have just 36 hours. Who will win?

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