identity Design Awards 2021 shortlist: Architecture
Shortlist revealed for the Architecture categories for identity Design Awards 2021
identity is pleased to announce the shortlist for the sixth annual identity Design Awards 20201, which is set to take place on 17 November at The Address Beach Resort in Dubai.
The Architecture sub-categories include Commercial, Cultural, Hotel, Residential and Public buildings. The jury will also be choosing an overall Design of the Year – Architecture project which will be announced during the event.
You can view the 2021 jury for identity Design Awards here.
You can book your tables for the identity Design Awards here.
Here is the full shortlist for Architecture:
Commercial
Al Wasl Experience Centre by U+A
One Deira Enrichment Project by AE7
Cultural
Cultural Foundation by CEBRA Architects
Khor Kalba Turtle & Wildlife Sanctuary by Hopkins Architects
The Opportunity Pavilion by AGi Architects
Gargash Mosque by Dabbagh Architects
Museum of the Future by Museum of the Future and Killa Design
Expo Live Pavilion by Archidentity
Hotel
Alila Hinu Bay by Ibrahim Jaidah Architects and Engineers
Al Badayer Retreat by Wael Al Masri Architects
Palm Tower by RSP Architects
SLS Dubai Hotel & Residences by Aedas
The Address Beach Resort by Killa Design
Public Building
ENOC Future Mobility Station by Aedas
The Opportunity Pavilion by AGi Architects
Mohammed Bin Rashid Library by Dubai Municipality and Architectural Consulting Group
Gargash Mosque by Dabbagh Architects
House of Wisdom by Shurooq and Foster + Partners
The Bowl by Forytwelve
Residential
Al Fattan by AE7
Amer and Lamya’s Villa by Binchy & Binchy Architects
Casa Play by FAR Architects
Jade by Studio Toggle
Private Villa by XBD Architecture
Sail Tower by MZ Architects
Wafra Living by AGi Architects
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