5468796 Architecture and Number TEN Architectural Group were recognized with two prestigious international design awards at the World Architecture Festival (WAF) on October 2nd and 3rd, 2014 in Singapore. The two firms were recognized for their innovative concept-design submission for the Art Gallery of Greater Victoria (AGGV). The AGGV project earned the Future Project of the Year award, as well as the category winner in the Future Projects Competition Entries.

The AGGV competition brief asked that the proposal bring a “downtown” presence to the museum’s suburban location and more vibrancy on the street, all without overwhelming the site or removing the existing trees.

The World Architecture Festival is the world’s largest festival and live awards competition dedicated to celebrating and sharing architectural excellence from across the globe. Together with landscape architecture firm Atelier Anonymous, 5468796 Architecture and Number TEN were selected from an impressive shortlist that included leading practices from over 50 countries across the globe. The two architecture firms were the only North American design firms to earn awards at the prestigious event, which were selected from a panel of the world’s most accomplished architects.