The Australian projects vying for 2024 WAF Special Prizes

The World Architecture Festival (WAF) has revealed the first round of its 2024 Special Prize shortlist, with five Australian projects in the running for accolades.

So far, Australian work has been shortlisted in two Special Prize categories: Best Use of Colour and Small Project of the Year.

Director of the World Architecture Festival Paul Finch said the Special Prizes program is an important component of the WAF Awards. "Cutting across all categories, [the prizes] give entrants an additional chance to win an award for excellent work. We look forward to seeing the presentations of these creative shortlisted projects at the live festival," Finch said.

Finalists were announced in Best Use of Colour, Sustainability, Small Project of the Year and Best Use of Stone. Projects shortlisted for Best Use of Natural Light will be named in August 2024, while the Grohe Water Prize finalist and winner will be revealed in September 2024.

All winners will be announced at the World Architecture Festival, taking place in Singapore between 6 and 8 November 2024.

First-round shortlisted Australian projects are:

Holocene House - Cplusc Architectural Workshop

Merlot 3 - HDR

Preston Level Crossing Removal Project - Wood Marsh Architecture

Blacktown Animal Rehoming Centre - Sam Crawford Architects

MPavilion 10 - Tadao Ando Architect and Associates

For more information, visit the World Architecture Festival website.

View shortlisted projects in the running for WAF Awards here.