Diego Hernández

Creative Strategist of ArchDaily and Co-director of the Building of the Year Awards

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ArqFilmFest extends the submission deadline for the national short film competition

The deadline for the national short film competition has been extended to September 25. The competition invites Chilean filmmakers—or residents—to submit works up to 30 minutes in length across three categories.

The Architecture Film Festival Chile will hold its 5th edition in November 2020 in an online format.

Last day to vote for the finalists of the 2024 Building of the Year Award!

We invite you to participate in the 2024 Obra del Año Award. For this fifteenth edition, we ask you to recognize the projects that are making the greatest impact on the built environment. By voting, you become part of an independent, impartial network that has consistently helped us celebrate architecture of all scales, purposes, and contexts, in countries both large and small. Only a few hours remain to vote for your favorite project and help narrow down 1,000 nominees to just 15 finalists.

Remember, registered users can vote for their favorite project. The first stage ends on Tuesday, March 26, 2024, at 11:59 PM (GMT-3). Thank you once again for helping us continue to democratize architecture.

The 2024 Obra del Año Award is brought to you by Dornbracht, renowned for its leading architectural designs, which can be found internationally in bathrooms and kitchens.

Meet the 15 finalists of the 2024 Obra del Año Award

Today is the day to discover the finalists for ODA2024: the award for the best architecture in Spanish. Our expert jury—that is, you, the readers—has selected 15 of their favorite projects from nearly 1,000 works of architecture built in Latin America and Spain.

This award has become a true tradition, now in its sixteenth edition. It is an invitation to all our readers to recognize the projects published in 2023 that inspired them and represent the identity of their local contexts in a globalized world, shaping how architecture is practiced in Latin America and Spain within an increasingly heterogeneous and multicultural environment.

Starting today and until next Wednesday, April 3 at 11:59 PM (GMT -3), you can explore each of the finalists in detail and vote for the project that best represents the architecture in Spanish that inspires us, defines us, and shapes us. Discover all the finalist projects below.

The 2024 Obra del Año Award is presented to you thanks to Dornbracht, renowned for its leading architectural designs, which can be found in bathrooms and kitchens worldwide.



Last days to vote for the 2024 Building of the Year Award!

We invite you to participate in ArchDaily’s Obra del Año Award! We ask you to recognize and reward the projects making the greatest impact on the built environment. By voting, you help celebrate architecture across all scales, purposes, and conditions, becoming part of an interdependent, unbiased, and distributed network of jurors who have already narrowed down nearly 1,000 projects to select just 15 finalists representing the very best of our architecture.

Remember that registered users can vote for their favorite project. Voting ends on April 3, 2024, at 11:59 PM (GMT-3), and the winners will be announced on the morning of Thursday, April 4. Thank you once again for helping us continue to democratize architecture!

The 2024 Obra del Año Award is brought to you by Dornbracht, renowned for its leading architectural designs, which can be found in bathrooms and kitchens worldwide.



First Place XXXIII CAP 2019: Biome and Seed Research Center / Central University

Under the theme 'Factory of Ideas and Innovation,' the 33rd CAP Steel Design Competition for architecture students awarded first place to the team from Universidad Central, composed of students Hugo Valenzuela and Diego Lacazette, guided by professors Ricardo Atanasio and Álvaro Herrera, for their proposal "Biome and Seed Research Center."

The student team's proposal consists of "a controlled space for experimentation and observation of crop species in the face of desertification," as explained in the official project description.

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The 15 finalists for the 2021 Building of the Year Award

Today is the day to announce the finalists for ODA2021. Our expert jury—meaning you, our readers—has selected 15 favorite projects from nearly 1,000 works of architecture across Latin America and Spain.

Now in its thirteenth year, this award has become a true tradition. We invite all of our readers to recognize the projects published during 2020 that inspired them and represent the identity of their local contexts in a globalized planet, shaping architectural practice in Latin America and Spain within an increasingly heterogeneous and multicultural world.

Starting today and until next Wednesday, March 31, at 11:59 PM (GMT -3), you can explore each of the finalists in detail and vote for the work that best represents the "Spanish-language" architecture that inspires us, defines us, and leaves its mark on us.



Building of the Year 2020: Bonpland Building / Adamo Faiden

On Tuesday, March 9, we will announce the new edition of the Building of the Year Award 2021. As a prelude to this new chapter, we have organized a series of virtual meetings with each of the 2020 ODA winners to gain an in-depth look at the three projects chosen by our readers. To that end, we will host the 2020 Building of the Year awards ceremony through a fully digital experience, made possible by the collaboration of our partners, Crest and Fundermax.

Today, Fabian Dejtiar speaks with Sebastián Adamo and Marcelo Faiden about the 2020 Building of the Year winning project: the Bonpland Building.

Last days to nominate for the 2020 Obra del Año Award!

We invite you to participate in the 2020 Building of the Year award. In its twelfth edition, we ask you to recognize the projects making the greatest impact on the built environment. By nominating and voting, you are part of an independent and unbiased network that has consistently helped us celebrate architecture of all scales, purposes, and conditions, from countries large and small. There are only a few days left to nominate your favorite project, filtering 1,000 projects down to just 15.

Remember, registered users can nominate their favorite project once a day. Nominations close on Monday, March 23, 2020, at 11:59 PM (GMT-3). Thank you once again for helping us continue to democratize architecture.



Meet the Winners of The Enscape 4 All - Architectural Real-Time Visualization Award

The Enscape 4 All - Architectural Real-Time Visualization Award, a collaboration between ArchDaily and Enscape, has spotlighted the most outstanding and innovative real-time renders produced using the Enscape 4 Real-Time Engine. This award recognizes excellence in four distinct categories: Interior, Exterior, Landscape, and Conceptual. The jury, composed of ArchDaily Editors and Enscape specialists, assessed submissions based on creativity, technique, and the innovative use of real-time rendering. Submissions poured in from all over the world, highlighting the global reach and appeal of this competition.

Last Days To Submit Your Work: The Enscape 4 All - Architectural Real-Time Visualization Award

This is your final call to showcase your talents in the Enscape 4 All Real-Time Rendering Awards! students and professionals are invited to submit their work for free until June 15th. Don't miss this opportunity to gain recognition and celebrate your creative achievements. Submit your entries today and join a global community of innovative minds pushing the boundaries of real-time rendering.



The Enscape 4 All - Architectural Real-Time Visualization Award is now Open for Submissions

Real-time rendering has revolutionized the world of architectural visualization, allowing designers to explore their ideas like never before. That's why we are proud to announce the Enscape 4 All Real-Time Rendering Awards, where we will honor the best real-time renders of the year.

Real-Time rendering has become a powerful tool that allows architects and designers to envision the future of architecture by simultaneously leveraging speed, render quality and performance. With this competition we aim to find the most talented artists from around the world and discover who is setting trends with their work and aesthetics, shaping the future of architecture. 



Building of the Year 2024: The award for the best architecture in Spanish

In 2024, we celebrate the fifteenth edition of our Obra del Año award: the highest recognition in the Spanish-speaking architectural world, where the winners are chosen by popular vote. Starting today, Tuesday, March 12, you and all our readers will be responsible for deciding which projects inspired us in 2023 and now faithfully represent the identity of our local contexts.

Over the next three weeks, the entire ArchDaily en Español network will serve as the platform to celebrate the best built architecture in Spain and Latin America. From a selection of nearly one thousand projects published in 2023, you can easily find your favorites by browsing through the categories and using our search filter to sort projects by country and architecture firm. 

The Obra del Año 2024 Award is brought to you by Dornbracht, renowned for its design leadership in architecture, which can be found globally in bathrooms and kitchens.

The 15 Winners of the 2024 ArchDaily Building of the Year Awards

Fifteen years ago, we initiated the idea of the ArchDaily Building of the Year Awards with the goal that our readers would select their favorite buildings from our database. Thanks to this concept, you have transformed this award into one of the most democratic and influential in the field. Year after year, you have wielded your collective discernment to spotlight architectural excellence spanning diverse cultures, economies, and landscapes across the globe.

As we reflect on the latest iteration of our awards, it's abundantly clear that this year is no exception to the rule. The 75 finalists already showcased an array of exceptional structures, serving as a testament to the power of collective intelligence in curating a showcase of architectural ingenuity that resonates with the zeitgeist of our times. So, without further ado, meet YOUR winners.

The ArchDaily Building of the Year Awards is brought to you thanks to Dornbracht, renowned for leading designs for architecture, which can be found internationally in bathrooms and kitchens.

Last Days to Vote for the 2024 ArchDaily Building of the Year Awards

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We invite you to participate in the ArchDaily Building of the Year Awards. We ask you to recognize and reward the projects that you feel are creating the largest impact in the built environment, that ArchDaily has published on our projects database in 2023. By voting, you form part of an interdependent, impartial, distributed network of jurors and peers that has consistently helped us celebrate architecture of every scale, purpose, and condition, from countries large and small, and architects of all descriptions. Already 4000 projects have been filtered down to just 75 finalists – representing the best in each project category on ArchDaily.

Remember, registered users will be able to vote for their favorite project for each of the 15 categories included in the Awards. One vote per category. Voting ends on February 22nd, 2024 at 12:01 AM (EST). Thank you once again for helping us continue to democratize architectural excellence across the world.

The ArchDaily Building of the Year Awards is brought to you thanks to Dornbracht, renowned for leading designs for architecture, which can be found internationally in bathrooms and kitchens.



Meet the 75 Finalists of the ArchDaily 2024 Building of the Year Awards

After two weeks of open voting in the 15th edition of the Building of the Year Awards, our readers have meticulously narrowed down a pool of over 4,000 projects to a select group of 75 finalists spanning 15 categories. This year's awards enthusiastically honor the pinnacle of design, innovation, and sustainability on a global scale, showcasing an exceptional range of projects within the shortlist. As a crowdsourced award, we take pride in affirming that your selections authentically mirror the current state of architecture, and the caliber of this year's finalists further underscores the excellence and diversity prevalent in the field.

The ArchDaily Building of the Year Awards is brought to you thanks to Dornbracht, renowned for leading designs for architecture, which can be found internationally in bathrooms and kitchens.

Last Days to Vote for the 2024 ArchDaily Building of the Year Awards Finalists

With more than 70,000 votes, gathered up till now, ArchDaily Building of the Year Awards has shown to be, one of the most relevant and democratic in the architecture community.

You still have the opportunity to shape the outcome until February 14th at 00:01 (EST). Your vote is a powerful tool to honor the architecture that resonates with you most. Together, our collective intelligence will carefully sift through a vast array of over 4,000 projects, ultimately selecting only 75 finalists to stand in the spotlight.

The ArchDaily Building of the Year Awards is brought to you thanks to Dornbracht, renowned for leading designs for architecture, which can be found internationally in bathrooms and kitchens.



Erieta Attali | Kengo Kuma – Mirror in the Mirror

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Japanese architect Kengo Kuma and Greek photographer Erieta Attali have been working together for over twenty years. Their joint work is characterized by a shared aesthetic understanding of architecture, space, and visual perception. In both Kuma’s buildings and Attali’s photographs, interior and exterior spaces merge and dissolve into one another. Both are united by the idea that spatial experience is fleeting, shaped by the rhythm of the day and the seasons, making built space a medium that expands into the landscape and encourages people to question their notion of spatial boundaries.

World Building of the Year and Interior of the Year revealed at 2023 World Architecture Festival

The World Architecture Festival announced the ultimate accolades of World Building of the Year, World Interior of the Year, Future Project of the Year and Landscape of the Year. A host of Special Prizes, including the International Building Beauty Prize, Best Use of Colour Prize and Small Project of the Year were also announced at the closing event, to celebrate the sixteenth edition of the festival. The announcement follows the final day of WAF, in which prize winners across all 44 categories competed for the winning titles.

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