Allen Jack+Cottier and NH Architecture' Sydney Fish Markets has been named Future Project of the Year 2017 at the World Architecture Festival awards - the award celebrates the best of the world's architecture that is yet to be completed.

The team proposed a reflective and multifaceted metallic canopy for a harbour side of Sydney, which aims to redevelop the existing area with a local landmark that can reproduce and adapt itself for the future of the new Sydney Fish Markets.

Sydney Fish Markets by Allen Jack+Cottier and NH Architecture was deemed the strongest entry in the Masterplanning Future - Future Projects category. The practice's vision for a reimagined local landmark was applauded for "the brave idea of moving the site - combining architectural ambition with an honest appraisal of the delivery risks".

WAF's Future Project super jury, comprising Mark Dytham, Principal, Klein Dytham Architecture, Isay Weinfeld, Founder, IW. Arquitectura and Monica von Schmalensee, CEO, White Arkitekter, selected the project for "the great transformation it offers to the area" commending it for its vision beyond the brief." 

"Its success stems from the engagement and collaboration with politicians, developers and land owners," added judges. The Sydney Fish Market won as the project transforms a world bigger then itself. The architects executed their role in an exemplary and inspiring fashion.

World Architecture Community is media partner for this year's World Architecture Festival. The annual World Architecture Festival (WAF) took place this year between 15-17 November, which concluded yesterday at the Arena Berlin, in Germany. 

Watch World Architecture Community's two exclusive interviews - Sir Peter Cook and Will Alsop - here, other interviews will be online soon, and see some keynote presentations here. 

Last year, South Melbourne Primary School by Hayball was named Future Project Of The Year 2016. 

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