The initiative aims to highlights 21 architects who could be the leading lights of architecture in the 21st century; outstanding, forward-thinking people and organisations who have the demonstrable potential to be the next big thing in the architectural world. The jurors were looking for architects, whose directional ideas are helping to shape the future of architecture, whilst keeping within the boundaries of commecial viability and sustainability.
The review concluded that only the entries that absolutely blew the jury away on every count should be awarded 'winners', while sixteen practices were given the prestigious accolade as the leading exponents of the future of architecture were as follows: Atelier Ryo Abe 'Japan, JDS Archirects (Belgiul/Denmark), Nieto Sobejano Arqhitectos (Spain), Oatterson Associates (New Zealand) and the Reluif Ramstad Archirects (Norway).
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