Four Canadian projects recognized at Singapore’s 2024 World Architecture Festival (WAF)
Four Canadian projects were recently recognized at Singapore’s 2024 World Architecture Festival (WAF), which is known for spotlighting projects that represent the pinnacle of architectural innovation.
The 2024 winners presented live at the festival in Singapore and impressed esteemed judging panels with their projects.
The following are the Canadian winning projects.
Completed Buildings
Pumphouse by 5468796 Architecture
Pumphouse, which was a winner in the WAF Completed Buildings: Creative Reuse category, is an adaptive reuse project in Winnipeg and a mixed-use redevelopment on former railway lands. Pumphouse showcases innovation inspired by heritage, site, and budget challenges, sparking new ideas about attainable housing design and city-building.
Arthur Residence by 5468796 Architecture
The Arthur Residence, which was a winner in the WAF Completed Buildings: House & Villa (Urban/Suburban) category, is a multi-unit residence in Regina, and was designed for a finish carpenter and emergency room doctor from South Africa. The couple was seeking a modest sanctuary with space for privacy and relaxation. They selected an infill site near downtown Regina, in a mature neighbourhood where small bungalows are being replaced by conventional homes. In contrast, the Arthurs wanted to challenge this development with a thoughtful alternative.
Future Projects
Institut Thoracique de Montréal by NEUF architect(e)s
This project was a winner in the WAF Future Project: Office category. Built in the 1930s as the Royal Edward Institute, the Montreal Chest Institute (MCI) was a key medical centre in the history of Montreal and Quebec. A surgical wing was added in the 1950’s. Neglected and abandoned, the campus will now be revived as a new life sciences hub specializing in research into respiratory illnesses, continuing the site’s original vocation at the foot of Mount-Royal.
Coronation Park Sports & Recreation Centre by hcma & Dub Architects in conjunction with FaulknerBrowns Architects
For the full list of winners, click here.
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