Three Filipino groundbreaking projects earned plaudits recently at this year’s World Architecture Festival (WAF) 2021, one of the world’s most prestigious annual festivals dedicated to the architecture and development industry.
Ar. William Ti of WTA Architecture and Design Studio was declared the Project of the Year at the World Architecture Futures (WAFX) for his Horizon Manila reclamation masterplan. Designer duo, Budji Layug and Ar. Royal Pineda of the BUDJI+ROYAL Architecture+Design, were commended for their New Clark City Athletic Stadium project under the Completed Buildings – Sport category.
Ar. Jason Buensalido of the Buensalido Architects was commended for his Interweave Building, which was shortlisted in two categories: Completed Buildings – School and Completed Buildings – Best Use of Color. Prior to the WAF 2021 event.
This year’s WAF shortlisted the most number of Filipino projects, with nine Filipino design entries including Ar. Jaemi Cruz and Interior Designer Jesy Cruz of Alero Design Studio—second-timers of WAF—for their Memory Hall Imprints; Ar. Yonni Habulan of Habúlan and Ngo Design Studio Hands for their Farms of Feasts project and Ar. Jason Buensalido’s second entry Fragmented to Free.
Also making it to the list is Ar. Jorge Yulo for La Cabaña de Resureccion.
Lastly, Ar. Carlo Calma who received double nods for his projects, Cagbalete Sand Clusters and Museum for Architecture + Residences, with lead designer Sou Fujimoto Architects categories.