The Emirates Glass LEAF Awards is an annual international architectural prize. It recognises innovative architectural design that sets the benchmark for the international architectural community of the next generation.
The LEAF Awards program is operated by the Leading European Architects Forum (LEAF), founded in 2001. LEAF brings together leading international architects and designers operating in Europe and beyond to share knowledge, to network and to develop new partnerships.
Entry is open to all architects worldwide and buildings located anywhere in the world and completed between January 2010 and May 2011 are eligible for LEAF Awards 2011.
LEAF Awards 2015 will consist of the following thirteen categories and the Overall Winner:
Mixed – Use Building of the yearResidential Building of the year - Single and Multiple OccupancyInternational Interior Design AwardCommercial Building of the yearHospitality Building of the YearRefurbishment of the yearPublic Building of the yearBest Sustainable DevelopmentBest Future BuildingUrban DesignBest Façade Design & EngineeringDeveloper of the YearLifetime Achievement of the YearLEAF Awards 2011 consisted of the following twelve categories and the Overall Winner:
Residential Building of the Year (single occupancy)Residential Building of the Year (multiple occupancy)Commercial Building of the YearPublic Building of the YearMixed-Use Building of the YearInternational Residential Interior Design AwardInternational Commercial/Public Interior Design AwardInternational Offsite Construction Project of the YearBest Structural Design of the YearYoung Architect of the YearBest Sustainable Technology Incorporated into a BuildingBest Sustainable Development in keeping with its EnvironmentThe location of the award ceremony changes from year to year.
2006: 3rd annual LEAF Awards, Marriott Hotel in Dubai2007: 4th annual LEAF Awards, Hilton Cavalieri in Rome2008: 5th annual LEAF Awards, Dorchester Hotel London (host: Laurence Llewelyn-Bowen)2009: 6th annual LEAF Awards, Ritz-Carlton Hotel,Berlin2010: 7th annual LEAF Awards, InterContinental London Park Lane, London on 10 September 2010 2011: 8th annual LEAF Awards, Landmark Hotel London on 16 September 2011 2014: LEAF Awards, Swissotel Düsseldorf on 10 October 2014 2015: LEAF Awards, LondonThe category winners in 2015 were:
Single Residential Building): Robby CantaruttiThe category winners in 2011 were:
Mixed Use Building: TODD Architects for The BoatResidential Building (Multiple Occupancy): OBR Open Building Research S.r.l. for Milanofiori Residential ComplexResidential Building (Single Occupancy): Studio mk27 for Punta HouseCommercial Building: ESTUDI MASSIP-BOSCH ARQUITECTES for Diagonal Zero Zero Telefonica TowerPublic Building: Joint winners: Diaz & Diaz Arquitectos for Building of Control CCS and Steven Holl Architects for Cite de l'Ocean et du SurfInternational Interior Design: RHWL Architects for St. Pancras Renaissance London HotelMaster Planning & Landscaping: URBE Architects for Estoril Open Space StrategyYoung Architect: dEMM arquitectura – PAULO FERNANDES SILVA for Living Foz PortoStructural Design: schmidt hammer lassen architects for The CrystalBest Sustainable Technology Incorporated into a Building: JSWD ARCHITEKTEN for Q1 Building, ThyssenKrupp QuarterBest Sustainable Development in Keeping with its Environment: LAN for EDF Archives CentreOverall winner: OBR Open Building Research S.r.l. for Milanofiori Residential ComplexThe category winners in 2010 were:
Mixed Use Building: Feilden Clegg Bradley Studios for Broadcasting PlaceResidential Building (Multiple Occupancy): Henning Larsen Architects for The WaveResidential Building (Single Occupancy): Mount Fuji Architects Studio for PLUSCommercial Building: HASSELL and Lend Lease design for ANZ Centre, MelbournePublic Building: Boogertman + Partners & Populous for Soccer City National StadiumInternational Interior Design: Isay Weinfeld Arquitetura for Bar NúmeroMaster Planning & Landscaping: URBE Architects for Estoril Open Space StrategyYoung Architect: Arquitecturia for Ferreries Cultural CentreStructural Design: Skidmore, Owings and Merrill for Burj KhalifaSustainable Development: Ben Nakamura for Nanasawa Kibonooka Elementary SchoolThe category winners in 2009 were:
Mixed-Use Building: EAA-Emre Arolat Architects for 7800 Çe?me Residences & HotelResidential Building: David Chipperfield Architects for Ninetree VillageResidential Building: Studio mk27 for Paraty HouseCommercial Building: Woods Bagot for Qatar Science & Technology ParkPublic Building: gpy arquitectos for La Cisnera Community CentreInternational Interior Design: ATELIER BRÜCKNER GmbH for BMW MuseumMaster Planning & Landscaping: Strootman Landscape Architects & Palmbout Urban Landscapes for Wieringen PassageYoung Architect: John Pardey Architects for Hind House Best Sustainable Development: Chetwoods Architects for Blue Planet, Chatterley ValleyStructural Design: Amanda Levete Architects for Spencer Dock BridgeGrand Prix Winner Winner: Woods Bagot for Qatar Science & Technology ParkCategory winners in 2008 were:
Mixed-Use Building of the Year: schmidt hammer lassen for Performers HouseResidential Building (single storey): bgp arquitectura for Black HouseResidential Building (multi storey): PCKO Architects for eScapeCommercial Building (public): Kengo Kuma & Associates for Suntory Museum of ArtCommercial Building (business): John McAslan & Partners for 28 Dorset SquareInternational Interior Design: Skidmore, Owings and Merrill for GSC OfficesYoung Architect: Xavier Vilalta for Arreletes Day-Care CentreSustainable Development: LSI Architects LLP for Cley Marshes Visitor CentreNew Innovation: WSP Architectural Design Consulting for Long Shan ChurchBest Structural Design: Foster and Partners for Beijing International Airport TerminalGrand Prix: schmidt hammer lassen for Performers HouseThe category winners in 2007 were:
Environmentally Sustainable Building: Design Engine Architects for British Embassy, Sana'aInternational Interior Design: Woods Bagot for First LoungeNew Build (built): Steven Holl Architects for Nelson-Atkins Museum of ArtNew Build (in design): Skidmore, Owings and Merrill for ARB BankStructural Design: Arup Associates for Kensington OvalPublic Building: Haworth Tompkins for Young VicPublic Building (in design): PTW Architects for Beijing National Aquatics CenterMaterial Supplier to the Architectural Industry: EH Smith for Sir John Lyon HouseYoung Architect: Estudio Barozzi Veiga SL for Ribera del Duero Wine HQInternational Building: Ryuichi Ashizawa Architects and Associates for Setre ChapelOverall Winner: Skidmore, Owings and Merrill for ARB BankThe category winners in 2006 were:
New Build: 3XN Architects for MuziekgebouwEnvironmentally Sustainable Project: Farrells for The Green BuildingPublic Building: Raymond Moriyama and Griffiths Rankin Cook Architects for Canadian War MuseumRegeneration Project: David Chipperfield for Des Moines Public LibraryStructural Design: Zaha Hadid Architects for Phaeno Science CenterUse of Innovative Technology and Thoughtful Design (Small Scheme): Litracon Light Transmitting ConcreteUse of Technology (Large Scheme): Bahrain World Trade CentreInternational Interior Design: Stephonson Bell's for AstraZenecaOverall Winner: David Chipperfield for America's Cup BuildingThe category winners in 2005 were:
New Build: Henning Larsen Architects for IT University of CopenhagenEnvironmentally Sustainable Project: Auer+Weber+Assoziierte for SolarCity CentrePublic Building: Farrells for Home Office HeadquartersRegeneration Project: Tillner & Partner Zt GmbH for Vienna GürtelStructural Design: BRT Architekten for Dockland Office BuildingUse of Innovative Technology and Thoughtful Design (Small Scheme): BEHF Architects for Fabios Restaurant FaçadeUse of Technology (large Scheme): Alsop for Queen Mary College, Institute of Cell and Molecular ScienceInternational Renovation/Interior Design: Aviaplan for IT FornebuMost Promising Technology for the Architectural Industry: Rieder Smart Elements GmbH for Central Park: Urban ElementsOverall Winner: Henning Larsen Architects for IT University of Copenhagen