A major part of the 2017 World Architecture Festival (WAF) involves taking a look at striking projects that have been proposed or are nearing completion. The best ones enter the running to win prestigious awards at the event held between the 15 and 17 of November. Continue reading →

In Abu Dhabi design and architecture is being prioritised to help make the capital city of the UAE a centre for arts and culture. The project is challenging and ambitious but it could provide incredible rewards. Continue reading →

Astana became the capital of Kazakhstan in 1997, replacing the former capital of the soviet state Almaty. The change was planned specifically and a lot of work went in to creating a brand new city that had minimal architecture from the Stalinist period. The task to design the new capital was awarded to Kisho Kurokawa, a Japanese architect, in 1998. Continue reading →