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Architect Awards 2009

by Jeff Roberts on Oct 7, 2009

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Young Architect of the Year

Swee Leng Lai

Swee Leng Lai was recognised for her understanding of architectural characteristics inherent to the region through projects that genuinely understand, interpret and develop the fundamental constructs without copying them.

One juror said: “This particular young architect has a distinct style and in some of her projects, she demonstrates a confident playfulness that she is able to pull off.”

Another juror said: “The candidate has exhibited an ability to work a variety of scales integrating both aesthetic and practical aspects of building.”

Shortlist

Matthew Gaal, Woods Bagot
Obada Adra, Atkins
Tim Fieldhouse, Pell Frischmann
Bassam Zeino, RMJM

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Having an architectural award is an impressive event to receivers, however, the criteria of awarding was not up to the a

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Architecture Firm of the Year - Modern

GAJ

Their submitted projects demonstrate their ability, over a number of years, to produce buildings which respond to the dual requirements of the climate and the function, whilst demonstrating an understanding of the local cultural requirements.

Shortlist

FXFOWLE
Woods Bagot
X-Architects




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Mahmoud (Oct 9, 2009) United Kingdom

Efficient Architecture Beyond Architecture Awards
Having an architectural award is an impressive event to receivers, however, the criteria of awarding was not up to the acceptable level to meet such award. On what bases do they have been awarded? Is it based on design aspects only, I guess so. Most of short listed architects/firms have no solid and effective participation in the region but since 2 or 3 years. Their design responses to both environments, social or even technical views are very primitive. Prudently, award assessment criteria was not practical.


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