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ARCHITIZER
Maggie ’ s Leeds by Heatherwick Studio , Leeds , United Kingdom Photo : Hufton + Crow

ARCHITIZER ANNOUNCES SHORTLIST OF THE WORLD ’ S BEST ARCHITECTURE 2021

450 + GLOBAL A + AWARDS FINALISTS SPOTLIGHT ARCHITECTURE FOR A CHANGING WORLD
Architizer announces 2021 shortlist for its A + Awards , the world ’ s largest and most democratic architectural awards program , which honors the best architecture and spaces from around the globe .
The 2021 program theme spotlights architecture for a changing world . With more than 5,000 entries from 100 + countries , the program ’ s illustrious Jury has selected Finalists in each of the program ’ s 94 categories . The 470 projects that made the cut achieved high marks across the judging criteria , which include points for form , function , and social and environmental impact .
This year ’ s Finalists paint a compelling picture of what exceptional contemporary architecture looks like today , and reveal new ways in which architects are responding to the most pressing global challenges .
The Rajkumari Ratnavati Girl ’ s School by Diana Kellogg Architects , Jaisalmer , India
Photo : Vinay Panjwani
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