The 9 best new buildings on the planet

Some of the year's best new architecture
Some of the year's best new architecture

The World Architecture Festival — now in its eighth year — is the world’s largest annual celebration of architectural innovation. This year, buildings in 15 categories were recognized for their impeccable design and daring originality.

The festival’s committee also picked 12 winning planned constructions, which they dubbed the best buildings of the future.

From shopping malls and housing developments to hotels and hospitals, these are nine of the world’s coolest new buildings — present and future.

BEST DISPLAY: Brazilian Pavilion, Expo Milano 2015 in Italy by Studio Arthur Casas + Atelier Marko Brajovic

best-display-brazilian-pavilion-expo-milano-2015-in-italy-by-studio-arthur-casas--atelier-marko-brajovic(Credit: World Architecture Festival)

BEST HOUSING: The Interlace in Singapore by OMA:Buro Ole Scheeren

best-housing-the-interlace-in-singapore-by-omaburo-ole-scheeren(Credit: World Architecture Festival)

BEST IN RELIGION: Qatar Faculty of Islamic Studies in Qatar by Mangera Yvars Architects

best-in-religion-qatar-faculty-of-islamic-studies-in-qatar-by-mangera-yvars-architects(Credit: World Architecture Festival)

BEST SCHOOL: Ballet School in Russia by Studio 44 Architects

best-school-ballet-school-in-russia-by-studio-44-architects(Credit: World Architecture Festival)

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BEST IN SPORT: San Mamés Stadium in Spain by ACXT-IDOM Architects

best-in-sport-san-mams-stadium-in-spain-by-acxt-idom-architects(Credit: World Architecture Festival)

BEST IN TRANSPORT: Fulton Center in New York City by Grimshaw Architects

best-in-transport-fulton-center-in-new-york-city-by-grimshaw-architects(Credit: World Architecture Festival)

BEST COMMERCIAL MIXED USE (FUTURE PROJECT): Gardens by the Waterway Neighbourhood Centre and Polyclinic at Punggol in Singapore by Multiply Architects

best-commercial-mixed-use-future-project-gardens-by-the-waterway-neighbourhood-centre-and-polyclinic-at-punggol-in-singapore-by-multiply-architects(Credit: World Architecture Festival)

BEST HOUSE (FUTURE PROJECT): Issa Grotto/Hill House in Croatia by Davor Matekovic/PROARH

best-house-future-project-issa-grottohill-house-in-croatia-by-davor-matekovicproarh(Credit: World Architecture Festival)

BEST RESIDENTIAL (FUTURE PROJECT): Vancouver House in Vancouver by BIG Architects

residential-vancouver-house-by-big(Credit: World Architecture Festival)