Now in their 17th year, the global WAN Awards are intended to celebrate outstanding architecture on an international scale. Get started on your entry today and take advantage of the last six weeks of discounted early bird entry which finishes on 27 June.
Every project entered in the WAN Awards is assessed by an expert panel of senior industry judges from across the world. Chris Williamson (pictured above, far right) is a founder and currently chair of WestonWilliamson with studios in London, Melbourne, Sydney and Toronto. Since designing the London Bridge Jubilee Line Station in the 1990s, the firm has specialised in urban transport systems and related development aiming to get commuters out of their cars and on to more sustainable modes of travel.
“Tell an interesting story. Let us know how and why the project is as brilliant as it is,” Chris tells WAN Award entrants.
Laura Kinnaird is a senior associate at Reiach and Hall Architects where she has worked on a number of award-winning projects across the cultural, educational, residential and leisure sectors including Maggie's Cancer Caring Centre in Lanarkshire. Alongside project work, Laura is responsible for managing Reiach and Hall's portfolio along with marketing and communications for the practice. She is also a key member of the bid team and is actively involved in new projects as well as the promotion of the practice's completed work.
She tells entrants to “take your time with your entry… don't leave it to the last minute and be concise with your description!”
Gary Li is principal at New York-based Kostow Greenwood Architects. He has a passion for learning about new construction techniques and integrating new materials to craft exceptional project-specific solutions.
“Entrants should tell a cohesive story about their work,” he says.
“So much passion and dedication went into the projects so the way they are presented should describe the process from the project's inception to its completion.”