World Architecture News judges have selected JDS as one of WAN’s 21 Architects for the 21st Century.

The initiative aims to highlight 21 architects who could be the leading lights of architecture in the 21st century; outstanding, forward-thinking people and organisations who have the demonstrable potential to be the next big thing in the architectural world. The jurors were looking for architects whose directional ideas are helping to shape the future of architecture, whilst keeping within the boundaries of commercial viability and sustainability.

The review concluded that only the five entries that absolutely blew the jury away on every count should be awarded ‘winners’, while sixteen practices were given the prestigious accolade of ‘highly commended.’ The five that were eventually selected as the leading exponents of the future of architecture were as follows: Atelier Ryo Abe (Japan), JDS Architects (Belgium/Denmark), Nieto Sobejano Arquitectos (Spain), Patterson Associates (New Zealand) and Reiulf Ramstad Architects (Norway).