15 important projects named to AR Public Awards shortlist for 2024

The shortlist for this year's AR Public Awards from The Architectural Review has been revealed following their selection by a three-judge panel. A total of 15 projects made the cut for what the publication says is an award of pivotal importance given the threat to public space posed by current political tradewinds across the globe.

Projects as far-ranging as inner Mongolia and the U.S.-Mexico border in Texas were selected along with designs from Ireland, India, Tanzania, and Turkey. Their programs are as varied as a hybrid library and sports center. Judges were said to be looking for not just the "design and landscape architecture within the site but also how the site interacts with the wider city or surrounding context" to make their determinations.

The winner and highly commended or commended projects will be announced in July. 

AR Public Awards 2024 shortlist

• Rambla de la Girada by Batlleiroig Arquitectura in Spain
• Muelle de San Blas by Colectivo C733 in Mexico
• Dún Laoghaire Baths by DLR Architects Department and A2 Architects in Ireland

• Border library and sports centre by Fernanda Canales Arquitectura in Mexico
• National Portrait Gallery by Jamie Fobert Architects and Purcell Architects in the United Kingdom
• Wayair Foundation School by Jeju Studio and Arh+ in Tanzania

• Railway Forest Park by JSa in Mexico
• BookWorm Pavilion by NUDES in India
• La Petite Saussaie by Paysarchitectures in France

• Ger Innovation Hub by Rural Urban Framework in Mongolia
• Seven interventions in Monte by Studio Ser in Switzerland
• Tlatenchi Culture Centre by Taller CD in Mexico (cover image)

• Taiwan-Reyhanli Centre by The Centre for World Citizens in Turkey
• Jieshou Village Hall by Wang Weijen Architecture in China
• Tjalmaweg by ZJA in The Netherlands