The Future Project Awards Show Us How Upcoming Cities Will Be Built
What will future cities look like? Will they be composed of flashy buildings? Or will architects focus on greater eco-friendly measures? These are the types of questions addressed each year at the MIPIM Architectural Review Future Project Awards, now in their 14th year. Situated in Cannes, France, the event provides a snapshot into the composition architects are envisioning for prospective projects around the world. And with 230 entries from nearly 30 countries, the mix of architecture is as global in diversity as it is in design. The winners—which were assessed by an international jury made up of architects, creative directors, journalists, and editorial directors at top architecture journals—were recently announced. From a massive, multiuse skyscraper in Dubai to the offices of an ocean rescue center built along the water, AD covers five of the most innovative designs to come from this year's batch of winners.