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The 14 best new buildings on the planet, according to architecture fans

Architects continue to push…

ARCHITECTS CONTINUE TO push boundaries with their designs.

ArchDaily recently announced the winners of its annual Building of the Year Awards, determining 14 of the top buildings in categories that ranged from offices to religious structures.

Over 3,000 projects were submitted, with the winners including buildings that are incredibly beautiful, creative or that provide valuable service to their community. 

From a store that was turned into a skateboarder’s paradise to innovative structures in less developed parts of the world, here are 14 architectural gems from around the globe. 

Cultural Architecture – Harbin Opera House, China

PastedImage-54598 MAD Architects Hufton+Crow Hufton+Crow

Religious Architecture – Ribbon Chapel, Japan

PastedImage-76665 NAP Architects Koji Fujii, Nacasa Partners inc Koji Fujii, Nacasa Partners inc

Interior Architecture – House of Vans London, United Kingdom

PastedImage-73384 Tim Greatrex

Hospitality Architecture — Cella Bar, Portugal

PastedImage-7350 FCC Arquitectura, Paulo Lobo Fernando Guerra FG+SG Fernando Guerra FG+SG

Educational Architecture — School of Architecture at the Royal Institute of Technology, Sweden

PastedImage-71181 Tham & Videgård Arkitekter Åke Eson Lindman Åke Eson Lindman

Offices — Intesa Sanpaolo Office Building, Italy

PastedImage-7779 Renzo Piano Building Workshop Enrico Cano Enrico Cano

Sports Architecture — Matmut Atlantique Stadium, France

PastedImage-6208 Herzog & de Meuron Iwan Baan Iwan Baan

Housing — The Great Wall of WA, Australia

PastedImage-60189 Luigi Rosselli Edward Birch Edward Birch

Industrial Architecture — Factory in the Earth, Malaysia

PastedImage-61560 Ryuichi Ashizawa Architect & Associates Kaori Ichikawa Kaori Ichikawa

Commercial Architecture — Miu Miu Aoyama Store, Japan

PastedImage-78050 Herzog & de Meuron Nacasa Partners Nacasa Partners

Public Architecture — Community Kitchen of Terras da Costa, Portugal

PastedImage-53633 ateliermob, Colectivo Warehouse Fernando Guerra FG+SG Fernando Guerra FG+SG

Healthcare Architecture — Partners In Health Dormitory, Rwanda

PastedImage-28402 Sharon Davis Design Bruce Engel Bruce Engel

Refurbishment — House in Guimarães, Portugal

PastedImage-33192 Elisabete de Oliveira Saldanha Fernando Guerra FG+SG Fernando Guerra FG+SG

Houses— Vila Matilde House, Brazil

PastedImage-35082 Terra e Tuma Arquitetos Pedro Kok Pedro Kok

Read: Take a look around Sarah Palin’s ultra-lavish Arizona compound 

More: Take a tour of Cate Blanchett’s new £3 million mansion in the English countryside

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    Jun 20th 2015, 7:25 PM

    what about when you agree verbally while thinking “i will in me hole”. Not that men would do that of course but it sounds like it could be a marriage saver.

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    Jun 20th 2015, 9:59 PM

    If I didn’t agree to disagree, I’d still be a virgin.

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    Jun 20th 2015, 11:19 PM

    Good one.
    Peter Crouch:
    ‘Peter..if you hadn’t been a professional footballer what would you have been?’
    Peter…’A virgin’

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    Jun 20th 2015, 7:18 PM

    Woman!
    They don’t be well
    Just agree with her, you will live longer

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    Jun 20th 2015, 7:20 PM

    Sitting back beer in paw and bowl of M&M’s on desk just waitin to see how this goes down. …..

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    Jun 20th 2015, 7:26 PM

    I want M&M’s now after reading that.

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    Jun 20th 2015, 7:32 PM

    and I want a beer

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    Jun 20th 2015, 7:34 PM

    I’ll happily share. Have about five packs here n a 24 slab. Should be just enough to sit back n watch the sh!t fly on this topic!!

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    Jun 20th 2015, 7:35 PM

    See last comment Brian. Drag your ass over pal. It should be fun!

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    Jun 20th 2015, 7:38 PM

    How come Brian gets an invite? Is there a smell off me or something?

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    Jun 20th 2015, 7:43 PM

    Move over Glenard ya fat b@stard n get a beer into ya. You were already here when I asked. Easy on that whacky baccy till later. This could be fun!

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    Jun 20th 2015, 7:54 PM

    You mean you hadn’t already??

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    Jun 20th 2015, 8:03 PM

    What time will the wife get home?

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    Jun 20th 2015, 9:24 PM

    when she’s finished at the party Paul..

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    Jun 20th 2015, 7:22 PM

    Me don’t understand women, and most of the time women don’t understand themselves. S.i.t

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    Jun 20th 2015, 11:17 PM

    I had a long term relationship for two weeks recently.
    Big mistake.
    I knew I should have jumped ship earlier but she was a bit clingy and emotional so I hung on for her sake but then I knew she was never going to change so I did the honourable thing and texted her goodbye.
    So guys.
    Take my advice.
    Keep your freedom.
    Duffy’s Circus.
    One night and one night only.

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    Jun 20th 2015, 8:04 PM

    The only thing men should know is that the woman is always right, even when she’s wrong but never call her out on it.
    It’s easier all round and you’ll live longer.

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    Jun 20th 2015, 8:12 PM

    Hmmmmmmm………

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    Jun 20th 2015, 8:18 PM

    Do not disagree and throw me a can will ya ffs

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    Jun 20th 2015, 8:50 PM

    Heads up… catch it… good on ya girl nice catch! Now let’s sit back n watch… Some MnM’s left there for you too. Put them aside for you cos Genard is a hungry ba$tard!

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    Jun 20th 2015, 8:53 PM

    *Glenard. Bit tipsy, Ooops!

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    Jun 20th 2015, 7:58 PM

    The only people who should marry are those who enjoy endless bickering. AKA morons.

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    Jun 20th 2015, 11:40 PM

    @Beararse yep haha and proud of it. I rule the house. And if women ruled the world out would be done right!

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    Jun 20th 2015, 8:33 PM

    My bf just knows I am right all time end of story. He wants to stay he knows the deal. Women should rule the world Barr Burton and her ilk.

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    Jun 20th 2015, 9:38 PM

    A perfect example of a comment I should stay away from drunk or sober but just cant! Cough.. controlling freak… cough…. cough

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    Jun 20th 2015, 10:17 PM

    Think you’ve had enough of them cans.
    I’ll take the rest before you say something you’ll regret

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    Jun 20th 2015, 11:03 PM

    Too feckin late I think. Hic…

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    Jun 20th 2015, 9:13 PM

    #mgtow

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    Jun 20th 2015, 11:35 PM

    @paul, that’s horseshit, I would never agree with that suggestion

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