The winners of Architizer’s A+ Awards have been announced, and some of the picks are awesome. Here’s a round-up of the best, the most surreal or simply the most inspiring, from private homes to international airports. Notice any trends?
Best Airport
Bao’an International Airport, Shenzhen, China, by Studio Fuksas and Knippers Helbig
Best Theatre or Performing Arts Space
Heydar Aliyev Center, Baku, Azerbaijan, by Zaha Hadid Architects
Best Single-Family Home, Greater than 3,000 Square-Feet
Villa Kogelhof, Zeeland, Netherlands, by Paul de Ruiter Architects
Best Single-Family Home, 1000-3000 Square Feet
Árborg, Selfoss, Iceland, by PK Arkitektar
Best Single-Family Home, Less Than 1000 Square Feet (Popular Choice)
Portable Home ÁPH80, Madrid, Spain, by ABATON Architects
Best Residential Low Rise, Jury Choice
Soft House, Hamburg, Germany, Kennedy & Violich Architecture
Best Sports Venue
Gammel Hellerup Gymnasium, Hellerup, Denmark, by Bjarke Ingels Group