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What's on

There are a huge variety of different things to see and do at the Festival.  Be inspired by our gallery of the year’s best work; learn from watching the presentations of the shortlisted architects; watch our prestigious jury at work; witness the judging process firsthand; network with clients and architects from all over the world; and relax and chat in our architect-designed bar area.

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Day 1 activities

Time Activity
10.00 - 17.00 Shortlist presentations for Civic, Culture, Energy Waste & Recycling, Health, Holiday, Housing, Learning & Nature categories
All day  Access to Awards Gallery, Student Charrette, Product Showcase, and Architectural Tours
09.30 - 16.15 Seminar programme, click here for further information
17.30 - 18.30 Keynote address, MASTERCLASS; from an international figure to be revealed shortly
19.00 - 21.00 Opening party

Day 2 activities

10.00 - 17.00 Shortlist presentations for New and old, Office, Pleasure, Private House, Production, Religion and contemplation, Shopping, Sport & transport categories
All day  Access to Awards Gallery, Student Charrette, Product Showcase, and Architectural Tours
09.30 - 16.15 Seminar programme, click here for further information
17.30 - 18.30 Panel discussion with Norman Foster, Yung Ho Chan & Charles Jencks

Day 3 activities

09:30 - 17:15 Category winner presentations
All day  Access to Awards Gallery, Student Charrette, Product Showcase, and Architectural Tours
17.30 - 18.30

Keynote Address: Living with Le Corbusier

Speakers: Raj Rewal - Principal, Raj Rewal Associates (India) & Charles Jencks - Critic (USA)

Chair: Charles Knevitt - Director, RIBA Trust (UK)
19.00 - 20.15 Awards Ceremony
20.15 - 21.00 Closing party

Partner sponsors

Arup are a partner sponsor of WAF 08Davis Langdon are a partner sponsor of WAF 08Kawneer are a partner sponsor of WAF 08