See some of the world’s greatest buildings presented live in Barcelona in October at the World Architecture Festival.
Every architect shortlisted in the WAF Awards will be presenting live at the Festival, battling to become category winners. Listen to the story behind the buildings of the year, pick up presentation tips, and see entries in 17 different building types.
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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.
Product Showcase
Love finding new products? View the products other architects can’t live without in the Product showcase area of the Festival.
International Jury
An opportunity for peer review by some of the most distinguished professionals in the world.
Massimiliano Fuksas, Italy
Keynote Addresses
Listen to Lord Norman Foster, Charles Jencks and Yung Ho Chang discussing the implications of globalisation for architects and architecture.
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.
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?