World Architecture Festival is the must attend event for Spanish Architects. Is the only annual international event to reward excellence in a fully interactive inclusive live format – and it’s in Barcelona this November!
Keynotes announced!
Wednesday 3rd November – Josep Acebillo, Architect, CEO Barcelona Regional; Principal AuS
Professor at the Architecture Academy of Mendrisio-Lugano (Switzerland) speaking on new urban paradigms in Barcelona
Also don’t missJordi Hereu, Mayor of Barcelona opening WAF’s seminar programme
Thursday 4th November – Arata Isozaki reflecting on his illustrious career, achievements, current and future projects
Friday 5th November – Ng Lang, CEO, Singapore Urban Redevelopment Authority and Ibon Areso, Deputy Mayor, Bilbao City Hall discuss the transformation of cities and districts: Singapore and Bilbao
Judges from Spain this year include:
Expert speakers from Spain include:
Queralt Garriga, Cultural Director of the Catalan Association of Architects (COAC)
Marc Zaballa, Founder and Principal, Lagula Arquitectes
Jorge Duró and Laia Mogas, Founding Directors, Dumo* Architecture
Barcelona’s most innovative and exciting designers discuss recent work, demonstrating why Barcelona has and continues to be a creative mecca for architecture and design.
Also don’t miss- David Chipperfield, Founder and Principal, David Chipperfield Architects
Spanish residents can visit WAF for just €200 for 3 days! Group discounts also available. Call +44 (0) 20 7554 5800 to book. Follow this link to download our latest visitors brochure
Since its launch, WAF has welcomed visitors and entrants from Spain. Once again we are expecting a wide delegation from Spain including:
WAF in numbers
1200+ attendees – 236 shortlist presentations – 512 entries in the Festival Gallery – 3 days of interactive seminar content – 3 keynote addresses – 60+ media partner magazine distribution – Transformations multimedia thematic exhibition – AECOM global student competition – product showcases free networking events – and much more…
Super-jury confirmed
Arata Isozaki, Barry Bergdoll, Hanif Kara, Benedetta Tagliabue and Enrique Norten