{"id":195668,"date":"2024-11-04T08:01:59","date_gmt":"2024-11-04T13:01:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/architizer.com\/blog\/?p=195668"},"modified":"2025-01-27T04:09:18","modified_gmt":"2025-01-27T09:09:18","slug":"aawards-gala-chengdu-november-2024","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/architizer.com\/blog\/inside-architizer\/updates\/aawards-gala-chengdu-november-2024\/","title":{"rendered":"Celebrating the World\u2019s Best Architecture: Architizer’s A+Awards Gala To Take Place in Chengdu"},"content":{"rendered":"

It’s that time of year… Architizer eagerly awaits the upcoming 12th Annual A+Awards Gala, which will be hosted in partnership with LUXELAKES \u00b7 A8 Design Center. This November, architects and designers from around the world will descend upon the LUXELAKES \u00b7 The Water Theater<\/a>, an architectural treasure designed by Antoine Predock Architects and located in Tianfu New District, Chengdu, China. The gala is set for Thursday, November 21 and promises to be a remarkable evening of celebration for the architecture and design community.<\/p>\n

The A+Awards gala already has a\u00a0long and illustrious history, and this year\u2019s event promises to be unlike any before it. Chengdu, a thriving hub of architectural innovation<\/a>, serves as the perfect backdrop for this year\u2019s event. The city boasts more than a dozen A+Award-winning projects, making it one of China\u2019s most significant centers of modern architecture. Guests will have the opportunity to explore Chengdu\u2019s rich architectural landscape and experience the city’s design excellence firsthand.<\/p>\n

The A+Awards Gala is a global event honoring the innovators behind the world\u2019s most outstanding buildings and spaces. This year\u2019s gala will highlight the winners of the 12th Annual A+Awards<\/a>, alongside a seated dinner and reception. Attendees will have the opportunity to engage with architects, designers and industry leaders from around the world.<\/p>\n

The choice of the iconic LUXELAKES \u00b7 The Water Theater as the venue is symbolically fitting. The event will also serve as a party for the 13th A+Awards<\/a>\u00a0\u2014 currently\u00a0open for entries<\/a> with a Extended Entry Deadline <\/strong>of February 21<\/strong>\u00a0\u2014 which is celebrating the unique talent of architects who expertly balance global challenges with local needs. Designed by the Albuquerque firm, Antoine Predock Architect, the majestic, topographic building is the product of extensive research into the people and surrounding landscape, perfectly embodying a new brand of architecture that is both innovative and deeply rooted in its context.<\/p>\n

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Architizer 12th Annual A+Awards Gala venue: LUXELAKES \u00b7 The Water Theater<\/a> by Antoine Predock Architect<\/a>, Chengdu, China<\/em><\/p><\/div>\n

This year\u2019s gala will also feature speeches by this year\u2019s A+Awards Special Honorees. These accolades recognize influential individuals, firms, or organizations that are leading the way in the field of architecture and have left an indelible mark on the built environment. Special Honorees will include:<\/p>\n