Architect Awards 2009

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Museum of Islamic Art, Doha

A work with traditional design principles that uses indigenous materials and processes, and integrates them with contemporary technology to create familiar, functional and environmentally sustainable architecture that is both timeless and of our time.

Shortlist

Almas Tower, Atkins
Carnegie Mellon, Halcrow Yolles
Coll. of N. Atlantic, Woods Bagot
House .010, dxb lab

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A modest project with a potential to have a high impact where it is most needed. It demonstrates how a simple idea can be developed to respond to local need and conditions. In its modest way the project also demonstrates that sustainability can make economic sense. The winning project is the longest and most advanced system of its kind in the world. It has been written about on every continent and it represents a truly global initiative. It is at once a symbol of iconic innovation and a project with a unique identity.

Shortlist

Tejgadh Tribal Academy