Fueled by practice crits, GROHE’s steady support, and a growing design community, the Philippines brought home two category wins from WAF 2025 in Miami
We are back for another coverage of the World Architecture Festival 2025! From Singapore, WAF flies to sunny Miami where the Philippines is set to make waves with eight shortlisted projects, mirroring last year’s appearance. We’ll give you an insider look at the goings on at the festival and within the competition with our design correspondent, Mede Studio, who will also do battle with the world’s best come November 12-14 at the Miami Beach Convention Center. Will a Philippine project emerge victorious and win World Building of the Year? Stay tuned!
Cover image: Lucas Pelucas, from Unsplash






We are back for another coverage of the World Architecture Festival 2025! From Singapore, WAF flies to sunny Miami where the Philippines is set to make waves with eight shortlisted projects, mirroring last year’s appearance. We’ll give you an insider look at the goings on at the festival and within the competition with our design correspondent, Mede Studio, who will also do battle with the world’s best come November 12-14 at the Miami Beach Convention Center. Will a Philippine project emerge victorious and win World Building of the Year? Stay tuned!
Cover image: Lucas Pelucas, from Unsplash