Online architecture database Architecture has just announced the winners of its first annual "A+" awards, meant to "break architecture out of the echo chamber" and into the public eye.
There were 52 categories in total, ranging from Best Memorial to Best High Rise Office Building.
Buildings could win in one of two ways: 1) Jury Award - chosen by an international panel of over 200 architects, cultural leaders and people who hire architects, or 2) Popular Award - a public vote with people from over 100 countries.
The winners are unique designs from every corner of the planet. We're highlighting some of our favorites here; click over to Architizer to see the full collection of winners.
BEST SINGLE FAMILY HOME (Jury): The Daeyang Gallery and House in Seoul, South Korea, Steven Holl Architects.
BEST SINGLE FAMILY HOME (Popular): The House In Travessa Do Patrocínio in Lisbon, Portugal, Luís Rebelo de Andrade, Tiago Rebelo de Andrade, and Manuel Cachão Tojal.
BEST RESIDENTIAL LOW RISE (Popular): The Dolomitenblick in Sesto, Italy, Plasma Studio.
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