Moshe Safdie to close WAF 2014 Moshe Safdie, designer of Habitat 67, Marina Bay Sands and one of the world’s most influential architects will give the final keynote at WAF 2014. Now celebrating his 50th year in practice Safdie will be looking back over his extensive career to talk exclusively about the defining moments that shaped its path. Book before July 2 and save up to 30% on the standard price

Wednesday Keynote Rocco Yim The first of this year’s keynotes will be given by prominent Hong Kong architect Rocco Yim of Rocco Design Associates who alongside Fosters + Partners and OMA are behind the new West Kowloon Cultural District. Yim will be speaking about the project which is the largest arts and cultural project in Hong Kong to date. Download your copy of the preview programme to see the full list of inspirations talks at WAF   Thursday Keynote Richard Rogers Giving a rare insight into his thought process Rogers will speak candidly about his life as one of the most influential global figures in architecture and his future agenda. Download the WAF preview programme to see a full list of confirmed speakers WAF entries now closed – shortlist announced soon! Come to WAF to hear directly from all shortlisted WAF awards entrants live and be inspired by the most exciting architectural projects of the last year from all corners of the world. This year we’ve had entries from Zaha Hadid, OMA, BIG and Foster + Partners as well as, until now, relatively unknown practices. With entries from over 60 different countries you will have the opportunity to extend your scope, expand your ideas and compare your work with that of your peers from around the world. Book your Festival Pass now

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