World Festival of Interiors shortlist

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New Rock World KTV in China by Thomas Tse uses natural forms and textures.

New Rock World KTV in China by Thomas Tse uses natural forms and textures.

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Al Jazeera offices in The Shard, London (by Veech x Veech) are said to be one of the world’s most technologically advanced production studios.

Al Jazeera offices in The Shard, London (by Veech x Veech) are said to be one of the world’s most technologically advanced production studios.

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The Medibank workplace in Melbourne, by Hassell, gives staff the ability select from more than 26 types of work settings.

The Medibank workplace in Melbourne, by Hassell, gives staff the ability select from more than 26 types of work settings.

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Hotel Hotel in Canberra by March Studio uses wood recycled from a nearby basketball court for this very dramatic entry sequence.

Hotel Hotel in Canberra by March Studio uses wood recycled from a nearby basketball court for this very dramatic entry sequence.

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Mansara the Profile Cutting Store in India by Studio Ardete.

Mansara the Profile Cutting Store in India by Studio Ardete.

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Origami Ark in Japan by Matsuya Art Works: a contemporary display showroom with reconstituted timbers, sharp geometries in black steel and an open, industrial aesthetic.

Origami Ark in Japan by Matsuya Art Works: a contemporary display showroom with reconstituted timbers, sharp geometries in black steel and an open, industrial aesthetic.

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Exploded Cinema in China, by One Plus Partnership, uses skewed perspectives and protruding boxes.

Exploded Cinema in China, by One Plus Partnership, uses skewed perspectives and protruding boxes.

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Coastal Private Club in China (by One Plus Partnership) uses ocean-like waveforms, metallic materials softened by warm tones, rounded edges and soft textiles.

Coastal Private Club in China (by One Plus Partnership) uses ocean-like waveforms, metallic materials softened by warm tones, rounded edges and soft textiles.

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Lotte World Mall in South Korea by Benoy incorporates sculptural ceilings to enhance social interaction in its central atrium.

Lotte World Mall in South Korea by Benoy incorporates sculptural ceilings to enhance social interaction in its central atrium.

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Melbourne School of Design at The University of Melbourne in Australia by John Wardle Architects and NADAAA in collaboration.

Melbourne School of Design at The University of Melbourne in Australia by John Wardle Architects and NADAAA in collaboration.

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Mansara the Profile Cutting Store in India by Studio Ardete.

The finalists for the World Interior of the Year award have been chosen, and more than 50 nominees from nine categories have been selected to compete for the World Interior of the Year award at INSIDE: World Festival of Interiors that runs 4–6 November in Singapore.

Projects from more than 16 countries have been selected and they include significant representation from China and Hong Kong, host nation Singapore, Australia and the UK.

Some of the most awe-inspiring projects include: cinemas that incorporate the magic and escapism found in films; one of the world’s most technologically advanced production studios; and workplaces (some of which incorporate indoor cycling into their floorplans) with impressive health and wellbeing ratings.

The festival is expected to conduct public critique sessions of all finalists and the event will conclude with a gala awards dinner on 6 November. 

For a full list of shortlisted entries, see the INSIDE website.


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