The shortlist for the CityScape Awards for Architecture have been announced ahead of the ceremony in September 27.
There were over 300 entries from 32 countries but over 15 categories, the list includes projects such as Capital Gate by RMJM, elements of KAFD and the restoration of Hatta Mosque (see below).
Commenting on the awards, local judge and advisor to Abu Dhabi municipality, Nadine Al Bitar, said the shortlist reflected the pace of architecture in emerging markets and said tighter budgets were pushing innovation.
“The increasing exposure of the consulting industry to alternative architectural visions and the support of visionary public environment are going to further push the traditional boundaries of design disciplines. At the same time, lack of funding will contribute to innovative solutions that will maximise the design quality while minimising its cost effects,” he continued.
“Most of the award entries shared an understanding of the importance of functional design and a serious attempt to efficiently minimise resources needed. The use of innovative building technologies proved that efficiency and functionality is creative because of the unusual solutions it leads to in terms of volumetric play and façade architectural elements. The Cityscape Awards are an essential component in raising awareness about the importance of architecture to the development community. It is also an occasion to celebrate creativity, design, innovation and the values it brings to the urban space and the society that uses it.”
The judging panel includes Rashad M. Bukhash, B. Arch. M. Phil. Arch, director of the Architectural Heritage Department, Dubai Municipality; Dr. Sadek Owainati co-founder and board member of Emirates Green Building Council; Lee Sang-Leem, president of the Federation of Institutes of Korean Architects and the Korean Institute of Architects.
The shortlist
COMMERCIAL / MIXED USE BUILT
Capital Gate – RMJM- Robert Matthew, Johnson-Marshall & Partners
Globevill Marketing – Office architectureRED
Al Bidda Tower – GHD Global Pty Ltd
Rolex Tower – Skidmore, Owings & Merrill LLP
Asmacati Shopping and Meeting Point – Melkan Gürsel & Murat Tabanlioglu
COMMERCIAL / MIXED USE FUTURE
Fusionopolis 4 – Andrew Bromberg of Aedas Ltd
Pazhou Exhibition Complex – Andrew Bromberg of Aedas Ltd
King Abdullah Financial District Project 5.05 – Sudhir Jambhekar, FXFOWLE
Future of The Past – Md. Rafiq Azam, SHATOTTO architecture for green living
Shijiazhuang International Convention & Exhibition Center – Nik Karalis, Woods Bagot
COMMUNITY BUILT
International Management Institute – Abin Chaudhuri – ABIN DESIGN STUDIO
Run Run Shaw Creative Media Centre – Leigh & Orange Limited
Sipopo Congress Center – Melkan Gürsel & Murat Tabanlioglu – Tabanl?o?lu Architects
Utilisation of Leftover Space underneath a Flyover – BARRIE HO Architecture Interiors Ltd.
Ankara Arena Multi Functional Sports Hall – Kerem Yazgan , Yazgan Design Architecture
COMMUNITY FUTURE
Sanjay Puri – Sanjay Puri Architects Pvt Ltd
The Red Sea Institute for Cinematic Arts – Khalid Nahhas – Symbiosis Designs Ltd.
Federal National Council Building Jason Burnside / Ehrlich Architects GAJ
Dubai Mosque – Fariborz Hatam of Aedas Ltd
Diplomatic Quarter, Celebration Hall – Godwin Austen Johnson
LEISURE BUILT
Al Shaqab Equestrian Academy – Leigh & Orange Limited
Raif Dinckok Cultural Center – EAA-Emre Arolat Architects
One & Only the Palm – DSA Architects International
Chettinad Health City Auditorium – Morphogenesis
KidZania – Emaar Retail LLC
LEISURE FUTURE
Eastern Mangrove – Hyder Consulting Middle East Limited
Pazhou Exhibition Hotel – Andrew Bromberg of Aedas
Bombay Arts Society – Sanjay Puri Architects Pvt Ltd
Watefront Boutique Hotel – DSA Architects International
VDB River Mist – HUNDREDHANDS
RESIDENTIAL BUILT
Xian Lake City Residential Development – Leigh & Orange Limited
Abu Samra Villa – Khalid Nahhas , Symbiosis Designs Ltd.
Helios – P & T Consultants PTE Ltd.
Butterfly House – Donner Sorcinelli Architecture
Secret House – AGi architects
RESIDENTIAL FUTURE
Aura SOHO – Simon Lincoln of Make Ltd
Bodrum Residences – Suyabatmaz Demirel Architects
Mangrove Elite Residence – BEAD Architects & Engineers
Asy Mix – Emre Arolat Architects
Residential towers 1 & 2, Maysan Al Reem – DWP
TOURISM, TRAVEL & TRANSPORT – BUILT
Chrome – Sanjay Puri Architects
Oryx Rotana Hotel, Doha – GHD Global Pty Ltd
Rainforest, Ocean Park Summit – Leigh & Orange Limited
Traditional Suq in Shindagha – Architectural Heirtage Department -Dubai Municipality
TOURISM, TRAVEL & TRANSPORT – FUTURE
D Hotel – Sanjay Puri Architects
Summer Homes at Munnar – Arkind Consultants Pvt Ltd
Cukurova Regional Airport Complex – Emre Arolat Architects
Durrat Marina Yacht Club – HCP Architecture & Engineering
Dunas Beach Resort – HCP Architecture & Engineering
YOUNG ARCHITECT
Harsha Sharma – Panoptican Theatre and Museum of Gold
Nahi Muneer – Rejuvenation Refuge
Sara Al Khawaja – Caravan Serai
Kelly Anastassiou_Yara Zakharia – Boundaries of a Deployable Structure
Wasib Mahmood – Bank of Sharjah Headquarters
THE CULTURAL HERITAGE AWARD
Restoration of Hatta Mosque – Architectural Heirtage Department, Dubai Municipality
Federal National Council Building – Jason Burnside, Ehrlich Architects GAJ
Traditional Suq in Shindagha – Architectural Heirtage Department, Dubai Municipality
Museum of the Built Environment – FXFOWLE
Housing for Shipmakers – Anand Mata
THE ISLAMIC ARCHITECTURE AWARD
Federal National Council Building – Jason Burnside, Ehrlich Architects GAJ
Dubai Mosque – Fariborz Hatam of Aedas Ltd
Restoration of Hatta Mosque – Architectural Heirtage Department, Dubai Municipality
Eco Park Musolla, Setia Alam – ONG&ONG Pte Ltd
Landscape design of Bazzar in Mahallat – Shahab Mirzaean Mahabadi, L.E.D architects
THE MASTER PLANNING AWARD
Baku White City – Atkins, Foster, F+A
Bahrain Bay – Skidmore, Owings & Merrill
Shijiazhuang International Convention & Exhibition Center – Woods Bagot
Aino Mina Development – Fariborz Hatam of Aedas Ltd
Globevill Township Masterplan – architectureRED
THE ENVIRONMENTAL AWARD
Friesland Campina Headquarters – DWP
Summer Homes at Munnar – Arkind Consultants Pvt Ltd
16 Jalan Siap – ONG&ONG Pte Ltd
Baku White City – Atkins, Foster, F+A
Bayer Material Science Private Limited – Amogh Sule, Sankalpan Architects Pvt. Ltd.