Industry Praise for WAF
Rafael Vinoly, World-renowned architect
“It is amazing, absolutely fabulous, lots of people, wonderful projects, an exciting moment for selecting new and well established firms, to promote them further in this moment which is critical for architecture as it is for everything else.”
“WAF is an opportunity to get all the thinking together that is so important and fertile nowadays particularly with the younger generation, to see it and put it into the window of the world, it’s also an opportunity for meeting old friends, and talking about other issues.”
Farshid Moussavi, World-renowned architect & Harvard Professor
“I’ve really enjoyed the experience, I think it’s a wonderful opportunity for architects from around the world to come and discuss architecture. It is special because it is the only venue, I know, where people can come and submit projects themselves. I’ve been amazed by the initiative of all the people from all around the world to come and meet and talk face to face, because we have other ways of communicating. I’ve enjoyed listening to architects present their work, and display their different approaches.”
Lise Roland Johansen, Public Relations Manager, 3XN
“WAF is a great venue for international architects to be inspired and meet with their network.”
Andrew Best, Director, Buro Happold
“Architectural speed dating.”
Wale Okubadejo, Architect (Partner), OAC Architects
“It was a one stop shop for immense exposure on an international level as well as demonstrating the scale of development of architecture world wide.”
Shane O’Toole, Architect
“WAF is unique, it brings me back to my college days, it’s the only place in the world where you can come and see some of the best architects in the world.”
Claes R Janson, Architect, Metro Arkitekter
“Very interesting event. Haven’t felt this much architecture atmosphere since school of architecture!”
Eva Maddox, Design Principal, Perkins + Will
“WAF provided a window into the state of the profession TODAY! The presentations highlighted key factors valued by clients and hot buttons around the world.”
Catarina Castanheira Antunes, Student, Universidade Lusíada de Lisboa
“I think WAF is very important for all architects all over the world, because we can learn so much from each other and switch contacts.”
Nicholas Leahy, Principal, Perkins Eastman
“A chance to see a wide range of top notch architecture from across the world in a collegiate atmosphere in one of the greatest cites in the world.”
Armin Stocker, Architect, S.DREI Architektur
“It was a well organised and really inspiring event!”
Vassiliki Adamidou, Marketing Manager, CASTLE MALL / ARCHITERRA
“VERY inspiring, brings people/ ideas, architectural approaches and visions together, multinational and intercultural platform of knowledge and interaction.”
Bas ten Brinke, Architect, 70F architecture
“The WAF is fun, inspiring, professional and most of all, (honest) about architecture. No matter the size of the building or the 'size' of the architect, the best building wins.”
Eleni Kostika, Architect, Eleni Kostika Architecture
“Extremely precious experience for exchanging ideas and works between professionals. An interactive platform of high standard architectural works and ideas that stimulate many different readings of what it means to practice architecture in our times.”
Kamal Patel, Chief Architect, Kamal Patel and Associates
“Learning, sharing, evolving.”
Tom Mulligan, Architect
“Inspiring.”
Rudi Scheuermann, Associate Director, Arup
“Great melting pot of people in the design trade.”
Zarina Guadalupe Sanchez Osante, Student
“It was a great opportunity to increase my knowledge and get to know important works from people I admire.”
John Boxall, Partner, Jackson Coles Construction Consultants
“Opportunity to reinforce, network and meet new designers.”
Gustavo Perina e Mariza, Gustavo Associates.
“Everyone has been so kind and hospitable to us. No other similar opportunities exist.”
Yamina Alfaro Jimenez, Student
“It’s an amazing opportunity to get to know the best architects.”
Karia Mariela Mora Garcia, Student
“It’s a great opportunity to know amazing projects and architects.”
Anne Marie Galmstrup, Architect, Hening Larsen Architects
“Exposure for our project.”
Sezer Bhatmar, Architect, Emre Arolat Architects
“Possible to learn about what is going on around the world in three very busy days.”
Yasemin Sener, Communication Coordinator, Emre Arolat Architects
“Very important gathering of contemporary world architecture.”
Mairopovlos Dimitris, Student
“Meeting architects from all over the world. Having the chance to see a variety of projects and listening to interesting lectures.”
Catorina Koieber, Architect
“Very complete and interesting.”
Ben Piper, Senior Architect, WS Atkins
“A unique platform for the exchange of architecture thinking on a global scale.”
Ozleu Tasaci, Architect, Ozleu Tasaci Architect Office
“Exciting, different countries.”
Kerem Piker, Architect, Emre Arolat Architects
“Great organisation. Thanks a lot.”
Mieke Vullings, CEO, Mimoa
“The global reach of WAF. So many architects, worldwide gathering.”
Elini Kostika, Architect, Elini Kostika Architecture
“Promoting architecture. Exposure. Exchange of ideas. Networking.”
Marika Neustupny, Architect, NMBW Architecture Studio
“An attempt to engage with a wider spectrum of architectural production than currently easily accessible.”
David Peerutin, Architect
“Location, range of featured projects/practices.”
Amy Degenhart, Director, Design Forum
“The opportunity to compete for a world award and to see Barcelona.”
Louise Brandstrup Zastrow, Product Manager, Fritz Hansen A/S
”It was very interesting to get some insight and some inspiration into how the world of architecture works, to listen to great inspiring people.”
Andrew Yeoman, Director, Tower 151 Architects
“An opportunity to see projects presented “live“ that can otherwise remain “dry“ if solely in a formatted exhibition. Clearly the event allows for Architects to see what is relatively “new“in different spheres of the design fields.”
Louise Coates, Recruitment Consultant- Worldwide Architecture, Bespoke Careers
“Very interesting topics for the keynotes and fantastic to see the variety of work on display.”
Ozlem Tasaci, Architect, Ozlem Tasaci Architectural Office
“Exciting. Different projects and solutions all over the world.”
Farheen Dossa, Student, Sushant School of Art and Architecture
“Enriching, motivating, thrilling.”
James Dodson, Architect, Various Architects
“Overall very good impression, and saw many great projects.”
Constanze Sixt, Architect, gpy arquitectos
“The World Architecture Festival could be seen as a platform to promote architectural projects.”
Alex Camprubi, Chief Architect, Turenscape (Beijing Design Institute)
“It is an important effort to gather the architecture production being done in the world and a possibility to understand the values of architecture today.”
Sofie Vandelannoote, Communication Manager, BURO II
“WAF was really inspiring for the exhibition and to see the tendencies in good architecture all over the world.”
Deniz Dilan Kara, Student of Architecture
“It was a great experience for a student being educated in architectural medium!”
Armin Stocker, Architect, S.DREI Architektur
“It was a well organised and really inspiring event!”
Vasu Virajsilp, Principal Architect/ Managing Director, Vaslab Architecture (Vaslab co., ltd.)
“International stage of world architectural practices.”
Eleanna Horiti, Architect
“A unique opportunity for architects to present their work to other architects, not clients. A back-to-school experience for professionals.”
Hans Verhoeven, Architect, Meijerink & Verhoeven
“The WAF was a great festival, with a lot to learn and very inspirational.”
Nik Tabain, Partner, Gray Puksand Architects
“The WAF certainly opened my eyes as to the way other architects present their work and the theories that they work with. I found the discourse in general quite stimulating.”
Shane Keeffe, Director, Shane Keeffe Architects Pty. Ltd.
“An opportunity to view international works of architecture in one venue. A opportunity to hear the live presentations of the shortlisted, submitting architects and witness part of the assessment process.”
Nicola Hube, Architect, Architekten@P-5
“Great interdisciplinary explosion of creativity.”
Samantha Crothers, Director, Our Studio Ltd
“A 3 Day industry focussed conference covering the latest projects, innovations, findings on global architecture. A leading conference for anyone involved or working in/with architects.”
Reza Daneshmir, Architect & Managing director, Fluid Motion Architects
“It was a pleasure for our practise to participate in WAF 2009,and we learned many things from it.”
Dorota Gejdel, Architect, Biuro projektowe T.Nespiak
“Nice atmosphere, open minded, dedicated.”
Rita Rawashdeh, Architect, Maisam Architects & Engineers
“Because the WAF is on international level makes it a worth attending to network and the knowledge transfer.”
Andrea Filipa Barros, Student, Universidade Lusída de Lisboa
“Was amazing!
