Singapore’s Kampung Admiralty retirement complex has been declared as World’s building of the year at 2018 World Architecture Festival (WAF). Three-days festival occurred where awards were presented in different categories like Landscape of the year and Small Project of the year.
The complex has been designed by Singapore-based firm WOHA. The purpose of the building is to provide safe and healthy environment in a green environment.
Landscape of the Year
Landscape of the year award was presented to Battle I Roig Arquitectura for its Pedestrian Path along the Gypsum Mines in Barcelona, Spain.
Small Project of the Year
Award was presented to Camilo Moraes for the Piedras Bayas Beachcamp on the coastline of Chile’s arid Atacama Desert.
Use of Colour Prize
This prize was awarded to dePaor for Galway, Ireland’s Palais Cinema.
Glass Future Prize
Award goes to Studio Gang for its Tour Montparnasse design.
Best Use of Certified Timber Prize
Australian firm Tzannes was declared winner of the Best use of Certified Timber Prize for International House Sydney project.
Future Project of the Year
Award was presented to Sebastian Monsalve and JUan David Hoyos for its Medellin River Parks/Botanical Park Masterplan, in Medellin’s Colombia.