html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD HTML 4.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/REC-html40/loose.dtd"We have listed the top 5 most viewed WA Award-winning projects in 2024 as the new year approaches. Our selection, entirely based on the number of individual page views, their page views show that our readers highly interested to those projects.The 5 projects, ranging from 46th Cycle to 48th Cycle of WA Awards 10+5+X, includes projects Korean architecture practice Mind Architects' Cafe Soom in South Korea, MAS Architecture's Draco Hotel & Suite from Vietnam, Direction Architects' House Symbiosis from Greece.While the four projects are selected from the 46th Cycle of WA Awards, and one project is selected from the 47th Cycle of WA Awards. WAC's list mostly focuses on the Realised categories, while only one project is selected from the Student category.Do you want to be on this list? We have extended the deadline for the WA Awards 49th Cycle. The WA Awards 10+5+X 49th Cycle is open for entries until Thursday, 19December, 2024 (23:59 GMT +0).Start your entries from here.Scroll down to see WAC's 5 most viewed WA Award-winning projects in 2024 (listed by the number of page views):Image Ryu JunyeolWA Awards 10+5+X 46th Cycle winner: Cafe Soom in South Korea by Mind ArchitectsDesigned by Mind Architects, the building has a bare concrete skin that highlights the sculptural and geometric mass that the studio produced, which is reminiscent of natural rocks. The building's outside features are closed and introverted.The courtyard on the east side of the building provides enough natural light for the inside while providing a complete view of the surroundings. The site's external and vivacious courtyard merges perfectly with the natural surroundings."It is hoped that users of Cafe Soom will pass through the desolate retaining wall like a castle wall and enjoy nature while breathing in a warm and cozy space," the office explained.Cafe Soom in South Korea by Mind Architects won the WA Awards 10+5+X 46th Cycle in the Architecture/Realised category.The project received 18,080 page views at the time of this writing.Image courtesy of MAS ArchitectureWA Awards 10+5+X 46th Cycle winner: Draco Hotel & Suite in Vietnam byMAS ArchitectureDesigned by Vietnamese architecture firm MAS Architecture, the idea behind the project is to create an oasis in hospitality where guests are completely comfortable in both open and closed spaces. From this angle, the minimalist and consistent design is evident in every area.The Draco Hotel & Suite has a scale of 50 rooms with an absolute view to the sea together with the surrounding area. In order to optimize the landscape's area and provide the most focused view of the sea, those bedroom blocks are oriented with priority in one direction. The open-plan interior design also prioritizes aesthetic appeal and sensory pleasure. usually dismantling the traditional separation between sleeping and bathroom areas and establishing a seamless connection to increase the visual perception of space in a limited space.Draco Hotel & Suite in Vietnam by MAS Architecture won the WA Awards 10+5+X 46th Cycle in the Architecture/Realised category.The project received 12,247 page views at the time of this writing.Image Studio Naaro/Marcela SpadaroWA Awards 10+5+X 47th Cycle winner: House Symbiosis in Greece byDirection ArchitectsDesigned by Greek architecture practice Direction Architects, the House SymbiosisThe facades' volumetric displacement creates cantilevers and balconies, which purposefully reduce interior visual contact and provide exclusive outdoor areas. The front inner facade's sculptural ribbon-like geometry gives the appearance that the building is moving.House Symbiosis in Greece by Direction Architects won the WA Awards 10+5+X 47th Cycle in the Architecture/Realised category.The project received 6,959 page views at the time of this writing.Image courtesy of Merve rkeWA Awards 10+5+X 46th Cycle winner: Green Network in Turkey by Merve rkeDesigned by architecture student Merve rke, one particular focus of the Green Network project is encouraging people to live sustainably. The goal goes beyond simple urban growth; a city that thrives on sustainable green energy offers its citizens chances for social, cultural, and economic advancement. Energy is conceived as a comprehensive force that has the power to raise the city's standard of living.Bringing green energy to Basmane, zmir, Turkey, which has been identified as the crucial component for this transformation, is the starting point of this revolutionary reaction. In order to efficiently transfer green energy from passive energy systems along the train line that extends to Basmane, the Green Network project is a comprehensive infrastructure and superstructure undertaking. Green Network in Turkey by Merve rke won the WA Awards 10+5+X 46th Cycle in the Architecture/Student category.The project received 5,338 page views at the time of this writing.Image Hiroyuki OkiWA Awards 10+5+X 46th Cycle winner: SkyGarden House in Vietnam by Pham Huu Son ArchitectsDesigned by Vietnamese architecture studio Pham Huu Son Architects, SkyGarden House is a townhouse in Nha Trang City, located in Central Vietnam. Large glass walls create an infinite sense of openness by blending the inside with the garden outside. This improves comfort and fosters a closer bond between people and the natural world in addition to showcasing a beautiful surrounding area. In the most private region of the house, the bedroom transforms from a place to sleep to a place to enjoy the peace and beauty of nature.The potential of this house design to make the living area more natural is one of the advantages of this house. Large glass panels, a skylight above the staircase, and many glass doors allow natural light to enter the space, creating an artistic panorama while also drastically lowering the need for artificial lighting during the day. SkyGarden House in Vietnam by Pham Huu Son Architects won the WA Awards 10+5+X 46th Cycle in the Architecture/Realised category.The project received 3,579 page views at the time of this writing.Top image in the article: WA Awards 10+5+X 46th Cycle winner: Cafe Soom in South Korea by Mind Architects. Image Ryu Junyeol.