A continent
designing its
own future.
In 2027, the Asia Architecture Design Awards enters a new chapter with “Visionary Asia,” celebrating the people and projects shaping the future of Asia’s built environment.
Recognition judged by the people who build Asia.
As the region continues to shape global conversations in architecture, design, and urban development, AADA recognizes outstanding built projects, architecture, interior design, furniture design, developers, design firms, and industry professionals across Asia.
Through a transparent and independent judging process, the Awards celebrates innovation, design excellence, cultural identity, sustainability, and lasting impact, providing recipients with international recognition and greater visibility within the global architecture and design community.
How entry worksThirty categories across six disciplines
From completed buildings and interiors to furniture, practices and student work, each discipline is judged on its own criteria. Select a discipline to open every category inside it.
Architecture Design
Completed buildings judged on concept, execution, context and the life they create.
View categories →Interior Design
Residential, hospitality, workplace and retail interiors: spatial intelligence at human scale.
View categories →Furniture Design
Objects and collections from prototype to production, judged on craft and idea.
View categories →Firms in Architecture Design
Practices recognised for a body of work, culture and regional contribution.
View categories →Firms in Interior Design
Studios whose portfolio shows consistency and range across markets.
View categories →Firms in Furniture Manufacturing & Retailing
Manufacturers and retailers recognised for craftsmanship, business acumen and the experiences they create.
View categories →The projects the jury placed first
A selection from last year’s honourees, who set the standard the 2027 field will be measured against.
Special Achievement for Women in Architecture & Design
Honoring outstanding women whose vision, leadership and creative excellence have made a significant impact on the built environment and the wider design industry. These trailblazers continue to inspire the next generation of designers across Asia.
Open to architects, interior designers, developers and design leaders. Entries may be submitted by the nominee or by her practice.
Twenty peers, one standard
Practising architects, designers, academics and developers read every entry against published criteria, and abstain wherever they hold an interest.
Tan Quee Peng
Ph.D Korakot Aromdee
Gianfranco Bianchi
Professor Jenchieh Hung
Professor Kulthida Songkittipakdee
One night the region’s design community shares a room
A look back at past ceremonies: red-carpet arrivals, the trophy presentation and a prestige dinner that runs late into the night, where winners meet the jury, their peers and the clients shaping what gets built next.
The organizations behind the 2027 awards
Journal
All newsBeyond The Blueprint: Women Designing Asia’s Future
AADA explores the evolving role of women in Asia’s architecture and design landscape, highlighting diverse creative paths and introducing a new 2027 Special Achievement category celebrating women’s professional contributions.
Designing A Visionary Asia: A Conversation With Renowned Architect Jenchieh Hung
Cam Tu Nguyen, Founder and Chief Operating Officer of Asia Awards Organization, Asia Architecture Design Awards, Asia Hospitality Awards, and Asia Tech Awards, speaks with Professor Jenchieh Hung of Thai architectural firm, Jenchieh Hung + Kulthida Songkittipakdee / HAS design and research, about Asian identity, architectural innovation, technology, hospitality, and the future of the built environment.
The House That Unplugged Itself: What An Architect's Own Off-grid Home Tells Us About Asia's Next Decade
Designed and inhabited by its own architect, AMAMI HOUSE rethinks resilience through energy autonomy and climate-responsive design, offering a compelling prototype for how architecture can respond to Asia’s changing climate and demographics.
Red-carpet ceremony & prestige dinner
One evening in Bangkok for the region’s architecture and design community: the winners, the jury, partners and press, on one stage and around one table.