When you are a finalist, winning first place is a wonderful feeling for an architect; but being a finalist and having the opportunity to present your project there is like the Olympics. You may not win first place, but you shouldn't miss…
I have been thinking for a long time about how we can make different contributions to WAF. Because WAF stands out as a competition with the most carefully prepared preliminaries, prestigious awards and prestigious feedbacks among architectural competitions…
Various aspects of sustainability and social inclusion, which have been on the agenda in recent years, were again popular. I also saw that issues related to landscape and geography gained importance. I think the selection committee jury structure is becoming more and…
Kalyon Karapınar Central Control Building is a building realized through an architectural competition process. The conceptual proposal we first presented to the jury was then developed and constructed in its own context during the implementation phase…
We have been to the finals 4 times, 2009, 2012, 2018 and 2024... But we have participated in WAF from the beginning. Being in the finals this year with a hospital in Bursa is enough success for us... We first participated in…
Carbon-neutral design and carbon reduction methods, which have been prominent topics of the past years, were also among the most important issues this year. In addition, how the projects harmonize spatially and culturally with the geography where they are located was high…
IzQ is a project we have believed in wholeheartedly since day one. We felt that WAF, as one of the most prestigious events in the international architecture community, would be interested in IzQ for the renewed sense of publicness it brings to…
Holistic approach, Sensitivity to site and context including the community, Materiality and sustainability... Having performed the role before (2017 Berlin) I was familiar with the format. Online review of all submissions, and while in Singapore and first review online before the live…
The fundamentals of WAF have not changed very much: first, a major awards covering completed buildings, future projects, interiors and landscape; second, a thematic conference on the main stage; and third a parallel programme on the secondary stage; third, live presentations by…
As BAB, we are a young company in the sector that established its own roof 6 years ago. In our profession, which we have been passionately pursuing for nearly 17 years, we always maintain our energy and resilience with our belief in…
The discussions around land-use flexibility for new economic models stood out immensely for me. It’s fascinating how projects that addressed adaptability in urban spaces while balancing functionality and cultural identity scored higher…
We participated in WAF for the first time. I can explain why we didn't participate before and why we participated this year: We focused more on producing and working and we didn't pay much attention to the award programs, we neglected them…
After the completion of the Seddülbahir Fortress implementation and its opening in 2023, we, as architectural authors, started to evaluate options such as news, publications…
WAF is a big organization with a high diversity of participants in terms of architecture and interior design. For this reason, being part of such a festival fulfills our brand's position in the market very well. Wherever it is in the world…
Being a WAF jury member was a great experience for me. I enjoyed meeting the jury members and learning their perspectives. The category I participated in as a jury member was INSIDE: Temporary/Meanwhile Uses. As an architect, I think taking part in…
We have been participating in WAF since 2008 as it is a platform where both innovative projects are showcased and inspiring ideas are discussed on a global scale. We have become a finalist for the fifth time so far with Prestige Mall…
The decision to participate in a prestigious platform such as WAF was a very important step to introduce ourselves to a wider audience in the design world and gain experience on a global level. The festival offers participants the opportunity to promote…