The 70 coolest new buildings in the world, according to architecture fans and experts

Posted on April 23, 2015

Architecture and design website Architizer just announced their 3rd Annual A+ Awards.

The 2015 winners include 150 buildings across 90 catagories, including offices, religious buildings and sports arenas.

According to Architizer CEO Marc Kushner, these awards “represent the very best architecture in the world.”

Both popular vote and a vote by carefully selected jury experts were tailed up, with both popular vote and jury vote awards given out.

 

PUBLIC PARK (jury): Tongva Park and Ken Genser Square by James Corner Field Operations

PUBLIC PARK (jury): Tongva Park and Ken Genser Square by James Corner Field Operations

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PARKING STRUCTURES (jury): VELENJE CAR PARK by ENOTA

PARKING STRUCTURES (jury): VELENJE CAR PARK by ENOTA

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PRIVATE GARDEN (jury): The Painterly Approach by Arterra Landscape Architects

PRIVATE GARDEN (jury): The Painterly Approach by Arterra Landscape Architects

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MASTERPLAN ( jury): The Dryline by BIG and Bjarke Ingels

MASTERPLAN ( jury): The Dryline by BIG and Bjarke Ingels

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LIBRARIES (jury): The City of the Books by Bgp Arquitectura

LIBRARIES (jury): The City of the Books by Bgp Arquitectura

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GALLERY (jury): Telfair Studio by Peterson Rich Office

GALLERY (jury): Telfair Studio by Peterson Rich Office

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KINDERGARTENS (jury): School Floating in the Sky by D Environmental Design System Laboratory

KINDERGARTENS (jury): School Floating in the Sky by D Environmental Design System Laboratory

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MUSEUM (jury): Moesgaard Museum by Henning Larsen Architects

MUSEUM (jury): Moesgaard Museum by Henning Larsen Architects

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HIGHER EDUCATION AND RESEARCH FACILITIES (jury): Melgaço Sports School IPVC by Pedro Reis Arquitecto

HIGHER EDUCATION AND RESEARCH FACILITIES (jury): Melgaço Sports School IPVC by Pedro Reis Arquitecto

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HEALTH CARE & WELLNESS (jury): Maggie’s Merseyside at Clatterbridge by Carmody Groarke

HEALTH CARE & WELLNESS (jury): Maggie’s Merseyside at Clatterbridge by Carmody Groarke

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PAVILLIONS (jury): Hy Fi by The Living

PAVILLIONS (jury): Hy Fi by The Living

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BUS & TRAIN STATIONS (jury): Highway Rest Stops by J. MAYER H. Architects

BUS & TRAIN STATIONS (jury): Highway Rest Stops by J. MAYER H. Architects

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HIGHWAYS & BRIDGES (jury): Cykelslangen by DISSING+WEITLING

HIGHWAYS & BRIDGES (jury): Cykelslangen by DISSING+WEITLING

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GOVERNMENT & MUNICIPAL BUILDINGS AND POLICE & FIRE STATIONS (jury): Court of Justice by J. Mayer H. Architects, a2o architecten, and Lens°Ass architecten

GOVERNMENT & MUNICIPAL BUILDINGS AND POLICE & FIRE STATIONS (jury): Court of Justice by J. Mayer H. Architects, a2o architecten, and Lens°Ass architecten

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AIRPORTS (jury): Chhatrapati Shivaji Internatonal Airport – Terminal 2 by Skidmore, Owings & Merrill LLP

AIRPORTS (jury): Chhatrapati Shivaji Internatonal Airport – Terminal 2 by Skidmore, Owings & Merrill LLP

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RELIGIOUS BUILDINGS & Memorials (jury): CHAPEL IN JOÁ by Bernardes Arquitetura

RELIGIOUS BUILDINGS & Memorials (jury): CHAPEL IN JOÁ by Bernardes Arquitetura

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HALL/THEATRE (jury): Carnal Hall at Le Rosey by Bernard Tschumi Architects

HALL/THEATRE (jury): Carnal Hall at Le Rosey by Bernard Tschumi Architects

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OFFICE LOW RISE (1-4 FLOORS) (jury): The Gores Group Headquarters by Belzberg Architects APC

OFFICE LOW RISE (1-4 FLOORS) (jury): The Gores Group Headquarters by Belzberg Architects APC

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MULTI UNIT HOUSING HIGH RISING (16+ FLOORS) (jury): Rundeskogen by Helen & Hard and dRMM

MULTI UNIT HOUSING HIGH RISING (16+ FLOORS) (jury): Rundeskogen by Helen & Hard and dRMM

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OFFICE INTERIORS (jury): Office > Entropy by Taylor and Miller

OFFICE INTERIORS (jury): Office > Entropy by Taylor and Miller

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PRIVATE HOUSE (3000-5000 sq ft) (jury): Lens House by Alison Brooks Architects

PRIVATE HOUSE (3000-5000 sq ft) (jury): Lens House by Alison Brooks Architects

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RESIDENTIAL INTERIORS (jury): House on a Dune by Oppenheim Architecture+Design

RESIDENTIAL INTERIORS (jury): House on a Dune by Oppenheim Architecture+Design

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MIXED USE (jury): Design Republic Design Commune by Neri & Hu

MIXED USE (jury): Design Republic Design Commune by Neri & Hu

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OFFICE HIGH RISE (16+ FLOORS) (jury): China Merchants Tower & Woods Park Master Plan by Skidmore, Owings & Merrill

OFFICE HIGH RISE (16+ FLOORS) (jury): China Merchants Tower & Woods Park Master Plan by Skidmore, Owings & Merrill

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PRIVATE HOUSE (>3000 sq ft) (jury): Casa Delta by Bernardes Arquitetura

PRIVATE HOUSE (>3000 sq ft) (jury): Casa Delta by Bernardes Arquitetura

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MULTI UNIT HOUSING MID RISE (5-15 FLOORS) (jury): Bruggerberg by Ken Architekten

MULTI UNIT HOUSING MID RISE (5-15 FLOORS) (jury): Bruggerberg by Ken Architekten

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RESTAURANTS (jury): Brick Spris Coffe by Hooba Design

RESTAURANTS (jury): Brick Spris Coffe by Hooba Design

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APARTMENT (jury): Bermondsey Warehouse Loft by FORM design architecture

APARTMENT (jury): Bermondsey Warehouse Loft by FORM design architecture

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BARS & NIGHTCLUBS (jury): Abenoma by Barnaoya Matsumoto Design

BARS & NIGHTCLUBS (jury): Abenoma by Barnaoya Matsumoto Design

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PRIVATE HOUSE (<1000 sq ft) (jury): 1.8 M Width House by YUUA Architects & Associates

PRIVATE HOUSE (<1000 sq ft) (jury): 1.8 M Width House by YUUA Architects & Associates

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OFFICE MID RISE (5-15 FLOORS) (jury and popular): Zonic Vision Office by Stu/D/O Architects

OFFICE MID RISE (5-15 FLOORS) (jury and popular): Zonic Vision Office by Stu/D/O Architects

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SHOPPING CENTER (jury and popular): Wollongong Central Expansion by HDR, Rice Daubney

SHOPPING CENTER (jury and popular): Wollongong Central Expansion by HDR, Rice Daubney

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RETAIL (jury and popular): Wild Turkey Visitor Center by De Leon & Primmer Architecture Workshop

RETAIL (jury and popular): Wild Turkey Visitor Center by De Leon & Primmer Architecture Workshop

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PRIVATE HOUSE (1000-3000 sq ft) (jury and popular): Taíde House by Rui Vieira Oliveira + Vasco Manuel Fernandes

PRIVATE HOUSE (1000-3000 sq ft) (jury and popular): Taíde House by Rui Vieira Oliveira + Vasco Manuel Fernandes

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PRIVATE HOUSE (>3000 sq ft) (popular): Sambade House by Spaceworkers

PRIVATE HOUSE (>3000 sq ft) (popular): Sambade House by Spaceworkers

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POP UPS & TEMPORARY (jury and popular): Ring of Celestial Bliss by J.J.Pan & Partners

POP UPS & TEMPORARY (jury and popular): Ring of Celestial Bliss by J.J.Pan & Partners

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MULTI UNIT HOUSING LOW RISE (1-4 FLOORS) (jury and popular): Residential Complex Ciekurkrasti by AB3DLtd

MULTI UNIT HOUSING LOW RISE (1-4 FLOORS) (jury and popular): Residential Complex Ciekurkrasti by AB3DLtd

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MULTI UNIT HOUSING HIGH RISE (16+ FLOORS) (popular): Park Tower by Studio Farris Architects

MULTI UNIT HOUSING HIGH RISE (16+ FLOORS) (popular): Park Tower by Studio Farris Architects

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OFFICE HIGH RISE (16+ FLOORS) (popular): One World Trade Center by Skidmore, Owings & Merrill LLP

OFFICE HIGH RISE (16+ FLOORS) (popular): One World Trade Center by Skidmore, Owings & Merrill LLP

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APARTMENT (popular): Ice & Snow Apartment by Penda Architects

APARTMENT (popular): Ice & Snow Apartment by Penda Architects

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RESIDENTIAL INTERIORS (popular): House in Sai Kung by Millimeter Interior Design

RESIDENTIAL INTERIORS (popular): House in Sai Kung by Millimeter Interior Design

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PRIVATE HOUSE (popular): Haffenden House by PARA-Project

PRIVATE HOUSE (popular): Haffenden House by PARA-Project

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PRIVATE HOUSE (3000-5000 sq ft) (popular): Cabin in the Woods by Rangr Studio, Inc.

PRIVATE HOUSE (3000-5000 sq ft) (popular): Cabin in the Woods by Rangr Studio, Inc.

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OFFICE LOW RISE (1-4 FLOORS) (popular): Biodiversity Centre, Jose Luis Muñoz Muñoz + Tomás García Piriz

OFFICE LOW RISE (1-4 FLOORS) (popular): Biodiversity Centre, Jose Luis Muñoz Muñoz + Tomás García Piriz

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MULTI UNIT HOUSING MID RISE (5-15 FLOORS) (popular): ARIA by MHN Design Union

MULTI UNIT HOUSING MID RISE (5-15 FLOORS) (popular): ARIA by MHN Design Union

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HALL/THEATRE (popular): Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts by SPF:architects

HALL/THEATRE (popular): Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts by SPF:architects

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PAVILLIONS (popular): Vermilion Sands by Matthew Soules Architecture

PAVILLIONS (popular): Vermilion Sands by Matthew Soules Architecture

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PRIMARY & HIGH SCHOOLS (jury and popular): Tian Tai No. 2 Primary School by LYCS Architecture

PRIMARY & HIGH SCHOOLS (jury and popular): Tian Tai No. 2 Primary School by LYCS Architecture

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PARKING STRUCTURES (popular): The Z by Neumann:Smith Architecture

PARKING STRUCTURES (popular): The Z by Neumann:Smith Architecture

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MUSEUMS (popular): The Blue Planet by 3XN

MUSEUMS (popular): The Blue Planet by 3XN

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RECREATION CENTERS (popular): Planica Ski Jumps by Abiro & Studio AKKA

RECREATION CENTERS (popular): Planica Ski Jumps by Abiro & Studio AKKA

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AIRPORTS (popular): San Francisco International Airport Boarding Area E by Gensler

AIRPORTS (popular): San Francisco International Airport Boarding Area E by Gensler

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PRIVATE GARDENS (popular): Riverpark Farm by ORE design + technology

PRIVATE GARDENS (popular): Riverpark Farm by ORE design + technology

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RESTAURANTS (popular): Restaurant Steirereck by PPAG architects

RESTAURANTS (popular): Restaurant Steirereck by PPAG architects

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BARS & NIGHTCLUBS (popular): PM club by studio mode

BARS & NIGHTCLUBS (popular): PM club by studio mode

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MIXED USE (popular): Óbidos Technological Park Central Building by Jorge Mealha Arquitecto Ld

MIXED USE (popular): Óbidos Technological Park Central Building by Jorge Mealha Arquitecto Ld

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GOVERNMENT & MUNICPAL BUILDINGS AND POLICE & FIRE STATIONS (popular): Naves do Conhecimento “Knowledge Ship” by Riourbe

GOVERNMENT & MUNICPAL BUILDINGS AND POLICE & FIRE STATIONS (popular): Naves do Conhecimento "Knowledge Ship" by Riourbe

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HOTELS & RESORTS (jury and popular): Knot House by Atelier Chang Ltd

HOTELS & RESORTS (jury and popular): Knot House by Atelier Chang Ltd

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KINDERGARTEN (popular): Kaleidoscope Kindergarten by A2arquitectos

KINDERGARTEN (popular): Kaleidoscope Kindergarten by A2arquitectos

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STADIUM/ARENA (popular): Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors FC Clubhouse by Suh Architects

STADIUM/ARENA (popular): Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors FC Clubhouse by Suh Architects

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LIBRARIES (popular): James B. Hunt Jr. Library by Snøhetta /Clark Nexsen

LIBRARIES (popular): James B. Hunt Jr. Library by Snøhetta /Clark Nexsen

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PUBLIC PARK (popular): High Line at The Rail Yards by James Corner Field Operations / Diller Scofidio +Renfro / Piet Oudolf

PUBLIC PARK (popular): High Line at The Rail Yards by James Corner Field Operations / Diller Scofidio +Renfro / Piet Oudolf

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HEALTH CARE & WELLNESS (popular): Grotto by Partisan Projects

HEALTH CARE & WELLNESS (popular): Grotto by Partisan Projects

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HIGHER EDUCATION & RESEARCH FACILITIES (popular): Faculty of Architecture, Building, and Planning by NADAAA / JWA

HIGHER EDUCATION & RESEARCH FACILITIES (popular): Faculty of Architecture, Building, and Planning by NADAAA / JWA

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RELIGIOUS BUILDINGS & MEMORIALS (popular): Community Church Knarvik Reiulf by Ramstad Architects

RELIGIOUS BUILDINGS & MEMORIALS (popular): Community Church Knarvik Reiulf by Ramstad Architects

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GALLERY (popular): Calder Foundation Project Space by STEPHANIEGOTO

GALLERY (popular): Calder Foundation Project Space by STEPHANIEGOTO

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FACTORY WAREHOUSE (jury and popular): Bombay Sapphire Distillery by Heatherwick Studio

FACTORY WAREHOUSE (jury and popular): Bombay Sapphire Distillery by Heatherwick Studio

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BUS & TRAIN STATIONS (popular): BRT Station by GPA&A

BUS & TRAIN STATIONS (popular): BRT Station by GPA&A

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OFFICE INTERIORS (popular): Architect’s Office at Kim Yam Road by Park + Associates Pte Ltd

OFFICE INTERIORS (popular): Architect's Office at Kim Yam Road by Park + Associates Pte Ltd

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MASTERPLAN (popular): A Gatway to Petra Master Plan by Maisam architects

MASTERPLAN (popular): A Gatway to Petra Master Plan by Maisam architects

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