Warming up for WAF: Shortlist announced for Singapore 2024

The shortlist for the 2024 World Architecture Festival has just been announced, with some standout nominees from our region.

The Salad Shop by Asylum

Chris Lee’s creative design studio brands a one-stop salad shop.

Sydney Design 09

Australia’s longest-running design festival, Sydney Design 09 celebrates local and international design with a diverse program running over 16 days from 1 to 16 August 2009.

The vibrant program features a range of exhibitions, local and international speakers, tours, markets and workshops designed to engage and inspire audiences.

Highlights at the festival’s main precinct, the Powerhouse Museum, include Young Blood: Designers Markets, Australian International Design Awards exhibition, late night event Play Late, and the Design Underground tours.

Sydney Design 09 extends all over the city too, with more than 45 events and 27 partners around Sydney.

Molteni & C named Vincent Van Duysen Creative Director

Renowned furniture design company Molteni & C has announced famed architect Vincent Van Duysen as its new Creative Director.

A new home for patients seeking life-saving treatment in Christchurch

Designed by Plus Architecture, the Bone Marrow Cancer Trust’s Rānui Apartments have been officially opened by New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon.

Linear lightscapes: Thinking outside the box at St Kevin’s College

Redefining angularity of form as a welcoming architectural gesture, the multi-purpose learning hub at St Kevin’s College embraces the responsive geometry of light and shade to forge a profound connection with its urban locale.

Shining light on exceptional creativity

Christopher Boots marries traditional and cutting-edge materials and techniques to create beautiful objects.

Intricacy, intimacy and imagination: Ross Didier’s ANTHROPOCENE

Fine art that informs commercial design has authenticity and soul, and Ross Didier is at the forefront of creativity that is infused with passion.