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fx mayr wellness eco retreat, WENZHOU, China by AIM-ARCHITECTURE

sq. ft site on the Buffalo River, New York, young families, who often end up living in Free-to-view for all architects and
into an art and cultural campus. Silo City overcrowded conditions with parents and design professionals, WAF Futures will
will accommodate both grassroots and siblings for lack of other options. include a programme of architectural
internationally renowned institutions content showcasing solutions from
and artists, supported by sustainable Water winner: “Horizon Manila” by WAFX prize winners who tackle some
development including commercial, William Ti, Jr. of the biggest issues facing the world.
residential, and hospitality that grow out Horizon Manila is a 419-hectare The winning designs will cover climate,
of the themes, architecture, and history of master plan designed to serve as a new energy, and carbon; Water; Food;
the site. hub for growth and development for the Ageing; Health; Re-use; Smart cities;
Philippines’s capital. The new district is Construction technology; Cultural
Smart Cities winner: “Toyota Woven composed of three islands bisected by a identity; Ethics and values; Social Equity;
City” by B.I.G. Architecture D.P.C. 4 km canal park, creating many different and Digital Technology. The WAF
Toyota Woven City is the world’s waterside neighbourhoods, gardens, and Futures week will also feature WAF
first urban incubator dedicated to the urban parks, to allow for a diverse, and categories’ shortlist announcements
advancement of all aspects of mobility permeable urban environment to evolve. from the main WAF Awards
at the foothills of Mount Fuji in Japan. programme, comprising 44 categories
With a primary street optimised for About WAF Futures covering completed buildings,
faster, autonomous vehicles, a recreational WAF Futures, sponsored by GROHE, interiors, future projects, landscapes,
promenade for micro-mobility types such takes place online (on Swapcard) from July and live interviews with the winners of
as bicycles and scooters, and a linear park 12 to 14, 2021. the WAFX Awards.
dedicated to pedestrians, flora, and fauna,
it aims to bring equality to different forms
of travel, and create safer, pedestrian- FUTURE PROJECTS > INFRASTRUCTURE
friendly connections. Integration of Two, Johor Bahru, Malaysia by SWAN &
MACLAREN ARCHITECTS PTE LTD
Social Equity winner: “A Resilient Duplex
for Fort Severn First Nation” by Two Row
Architect and KPMB Architects
This housing typology is based on close
consultation with Fort Severn First Nation,
the northernmost community in Ontario,
accessible only by air and ice roads. The
durable, easily transportable construction
system is designed to help elderly people
live independently in the community
for longer, while also providing units for

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