The World Architecture Festival— now in its eighth year — is the world's largest annual celebration of architectural innovation.
This year, spectacular buildings across 15 separate categories were recognized for their impeccable design and daring originality.
The Festival's committee also picked 12 winning planned constructions, which they dubbed the best buildings of the future.
From shopping malls and housing developments to hotels and hospitals, these are the world's 27 coolest new buildings — both present and future.
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BEST IN CIVIC AND COMMUNITY: Cam Thanh Community House in Vietnam by 1 + 1 > 2 International Architecture
BEST DISPLAY: Brazilian Pavilion, Expo Milano 2015 in Italy by Studio Arthur Casas + Atelier Marko Brajovic
BEST IN HEALTH: Walumba Elders Centre in Australia by Iredale Pedersen Hook Architects
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