LEAF Awards 2008: Shortlisted Architects

Performers House Silkeborg building

The prestigious Emirates Glass LEAF Awards, now in their fifth year, have rapidly become one of the most sought-after international architectural prizes, recognising excellence in architectural design and build

La Mola Conference Centre, Terrassa, Barcelona

La Mola Conference Centre, Terrassa, Barcelona

In a location trapped between a golf course and a forest, a considerable building volume is distributed. Three pavilions scattered on the hillside with strict rationality solve a functional program for low interpretations

Hospital de Sant Pau Barcelona building

Hospital de Sant Pau Barcelona building

Incredible space for a hospital with open space between pavilions, still performs function of one of the most important hospitals in the city where patients are surrounded by beautiful sculptures, mosaics and gardens

Space Group Arkitekter: Oslo Architects

Signal Mediahus design by Space Group Arkitekter Norway

Space Group is an actor in the dynamic critical system of SPACE. Our approach to Architecture and Urbanism is straightforward and effective; process oriented. An open system for change and feedback, research and development – social, architectural, and programmatic.

Washington University Engineering Building

Olin Library; Danforth Campus at Washington University in St. Louis

New Engineering Building at Historic Washington University in St. Louis, 150,875 sqft, for School of Engineering & Applied Science, designed to relate to the rich tradition of historically-based design on the University’s Danforth Campus

77 West Wacker Drive, Chicago Building

77 West Wacker Drive, Chicago Building by Ricardo Bofill

The project for this 50-storey office block sought to favour the possibility of a panoramic view over the city, so that there is an evident predominance of glass on the façade while nevertheless avoiding the formulaic glass tower of arbitrary forms.

Dearborn Center, Chicago tower building

Citadel Center building in Chicago

Citadel Center building in Chicago – this Illinois skyscraper is designed like a classical column with a heavy base, a projecting cornice at the top and curved walls on each side