Mexican children’s health centre is best in world
A socially responsible centre for disabled children that combines colour, nature and therapeutic spaces has won the Best Health Building award at the World Architecture Festival (WAF).
Teleton Tampico, designed by Sordo Madaleno Arquitectos of Mexico allows disabled children to interact, experience freedom and develop new skills that will enable them to better integrate with society. The project, comprising six interconnecting elements, is characterised by spacious rooms, diversity of colours and outdoor green space which complement, or are an integral part of physical therapy.
The presentation of the WAF Awards took place during the World Architecture Festival, held at the Centre Convencions International Barcelona (CCIB) this month.
Teleton Tampico was chosen by some of the world’s most distinguished architects and renowned industry experts, beating off competition from a shortlist of six entries.
Speaking at the WAF Awards Paul Finch, WAF programme director, said: “Yet again we received a huge response to these fiercely contested Awards. The geographical range and quality of this year’s designs were exceptionally high and offers a real insight into the current condition and diversity of global architecture. Our congratulations go to Sordo Madaleno Arquitectos who thoroughly deserve to receive this accolade.”
This is the 2nd year the World Architecture Festival Awards have been presented.
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