For the second year running our design-minded friends at ArchDaily have asked their readers to help them select the buildings of the year. Last week the site announced the winners in a variety of categories — from the expected (houses and offices) to the less conventional (places of worship). The connecting thread? “From upcoming small practices, to renowned established offices, the selection includes projects that show clear resolution, assertive use of materials, structural challenges and new ways to approach programatic issues,” they explain. “This makes it clear that the selection was not based on popularity, but rather on the good work of these offices, recognized by our readers.” Click through to check them out, and let us know in the comments which project is your favorite.
Cultural category winner
Photo credit: © Iwan Baan
The Denmark Pavilion, Shanghai Expo 2010 – Designed by BIG with ARUP and 2+1
Educational category winner
Photo credit: © Albert Vecerka/Esto
The Diana Center at Barnard College – Designed by Weiss/Manfredi
Houses category winner
Photo credit: © Cristobal Palma
Hunsett Mill – Designed by ACME
Housing category winner
Photo credit: © Shai Gil Photography
60 Richmond Housing Cooperative – Designed by Teeple Architects
Hotels & Restaurants category winner
Temporary Bar – Designed by Diogo Aguiar & Teresa Otto
Industrial category winner
Photo credit: © Zsolt Batár
Laposa Winery – Designed by Atelier Peter Kis
Interiors category winner
Closet House – Designed by Consexto
Institutional category winner
Photo credit: © FG+SG – Fernando Guerra, Sergio Guerra
Vodafone Headquarters – Designed by Barbosa & Guimarães
Museums & Libraries category winner
Photo credit: © Scott Frances
North Carolina Museum of Art – Designed by Thomas Phifer
Offices category winner
Photo credit: © Iwan Baan
Vakko Headquarters and Power Media Center – Designed by REX
Public Facilities category winner
Photo credit: © Steve Troes Fotodesign
Bridge in Esch – Designed by Metaform Architects
Refurbishment category winner
Photo credit: © Lara Swimmer Photography
Urban Outfitters Corporate Campus – Designed by Meyer, Scherer & Rockcastle
Religious category winner
Photo credit: © Al Hurley
Tampa Covenant Church – Designed by Alfonso Architects
Sports category winner
Photo credit: © Nic Lehoux
Richmond Olympic Oval – Designed by Cannon Design
