So which are the best new buildings of the year?

From left: Parkroyal in Pickering, Singapore and Pulsate in the United Kingdom (ArchDaily)
From left: Parkroyal in Pickering, Singapore and Pulsate in the United Kingdom (ArchDaily)

Great architects know how to meld personality and functionality in the astounding buildings they design.

Our friends at ArchDaily are determining the best new buildings from around the world. After receiving nominations from more than 3,500 projects featured on its site in the past year, the publication is asking readers to vote for their favorites.

Business Insider is taking a closer look at the nominees grouped by categories from commercial architecture to housing. Vote for your favorites at ArchDaily through January 29. Here are some images of a few of the nominees.

Ataranzas Municipal Market Restoration Project in Malaga, Spain

Ataranzas Municipal Market Restoration Project in Malaga, Spain (ArchDaily)

 

Consexto Lab, Portugal

Consexto Lab, Portugal (ArchDaily)

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46 North Canal Road, Singapore

46 North Canal Road, Singapore (ArchDaily)

 

Krishna P. Singh Center for Nanotechnology, United States

Krishna P. Singh Center for Nanotechnology, United States (ArchDaily)

Antinori Winery, Italy

Antinori Winery, Italy (ArchDaily)