Celebrating Global Creativity and Innovation in Architecture and Design

The winners of the 2024 Architecture Hunter Awards (AHA) organized by Architecture Hunter, are announced. The AHA is an international distinction dedicated to honoring exceptional achievements across architecture, interior design, landscape architecture, and more. This year’s awards highlighted projects representing the forefront of creativity, sustainability, and purposeful design, emphasizing the impact of visionary work on the built environment. With a wide-ranging set of categories, the AHA seeks to honor projects that stand out not only for their aesthetic value, but also for their unique functional and environmental contributions.

The Best in Architecture

The Architecture category saw a diverse array of winners who exemplified excellence in different domains. Among the winners was Casa GAK by Bernardes Arquitetura, in the Residential & House category, which captures the beauty of thoughtful residential design. Beeah Headquarters by Zaha Hadid Architects took the top honor in the Office Architecture category, showcasing the firm’s commitment to dynamic and innovative design principles. The Small Architecture category was awarded to The Infinite Rise by Earthscape Studio, a structure that demonstrates the potential of compact spaces to create an outsized architectural impact. Meanwhile, Spasm Design’s Sarvasva, winner of the High Rise Building category, captured attention for its towering form and meticulous detailing.

Architecture/Residential & House: GAK House by Bernardes Arquitetura
Photo credit: © Fernando Guerra

Architecture/Office: Beeah Headquarters by Zaha Hadid Architects
Photo credit: © Hufton+Crow

Architecture/Small Architecture: The Infinite Rise by Earthscape Studio
Photo credit: © Studio IKSHA

Architecture/High Rise Residential Building: Sarvasva by SPASM Design Architects
Photo credit: © PHX India

In commercial spaces, Toaru Hair Room by Ateliers Takahito Sekiguchi stood out in the Commercial Architecture category, merging modern design with functional elegance. Double B Hostel by VMA Design Studio won in the Hospitality & Hotel category, embodying a warm and inviting aesthetic. The Mixed-Use Building category was claimed by Higher Roch from Brenac & Gonzalez & Associés, while Siqueira + Azul Arquitetura’s Itaúna House was celebrated for its innovative approach in Renovation category. In the Institutional Facilities category, Church of the Holy Family by ARQBR Arquitetura e Urbanismo was recognized for its thoughtful integration of spirituality and design.

Architecture/Commercial: Toaru Hair Room by Ateliers Takahito Sekiguchi
Photo credit: © Yosuke Ohtake

Architecture/Hospitality & Hotel: Double B Hostel Bangkok by VMA Design Studio
Photo credit: © Art Chitsanupong

Architecture/Mixed-use Building: Higher Roch by Brenac & Gonzalez & Associés
Photo credit: © Sergio Garzia

Architecture/Renovation: Itaúna House by Siqueira + Azul Arquitetura
Photo credit: © Andre Nazareth

Architecture/Institutional Facilities: Church of the Holy Family by ARQBR Arquitetura e Urbanismo
Photo credit: © Joana França

Interior Design Innovations

The Interior Design category celebrates works that masterfully blend style and functionality within various environments. House on the Sand by Studio MK27, a winner in the House Interior Design category, reflects the beauty of coastal-inspired interiors. Babayants Bel Corpo by Babayants Architects won in the Commercial Interior Design category, impressive with its contemporary layout and refined details. Prime Seafood Palace by Omar Gandhi Architects, awarded in the Hospitality & Hotel Interior Design category, stands out for its blend of rustic charm and sophistication. Terrace Apartment by Estudio Guto Requena took the prize in the Apartment Interior Design category for its fresh and modern aesthetic, and Le Creuset by Carlos Rossi Arquitetura won the Office Interior Design category for its creative and functional workspace.

Interior Design/House: Sandhouse by Studio MK27
Photo credit: © Fernando Guerra

Interior Design/Commercial: Bel Corpo by Babayants Architects
Photo credit: © Sergey Krasyuk

Interior Design/Hospitality & Hotel: Prime Seafood Palace by Omar Gandhi Architect
Photo credit: © Adrian Ozimek

Interior Design/Apartment: Terrace Apartment by Estudio Guto Requena
Photo credit: © Maíra Acayaba

Interior Design/Office: Le Creuset Headquarters by Carlos Rossi Arquitetura
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Recognizing Landscape Architecture and Unbuilt Projects

Landscape architecture also saw exemplary contributions, with Hanazaki’s DSF House winning in the Residential Landscape Architecture category, underscoring the importance of integrating natural elements into residential designs. Unbuilt projects, a category dedicated to visionary ideas yet to be realized, featured some of the most forward-thinking concepts of this year. Aether by Lina Maria Trivino received the Unbuilt Student category, while Ramia by Taller Alvarado Teles was honored in Unbuilt Architecture for its inspiring vision. Julia Getschko’s Intentos por São Paulo Minhocão received top marks in Unbuilt Landscape Architecture, and Studio MK27’s Water Canal was awarded in Unbuilt Interior Design for its innovative and ambitious proposal.

Landscape Architecture/Residential: DSF Garden by Hanazaki
Photo credit: © Fernando Guerra

Unbuilt/Student Project: AETHER by Lina Maria Trivino
Photo credit: © Lina Maria Trivino

Unbuilt/Architecture: RAMIA by Taller Alvarado Teles
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Unbuilt/Landscape & Urban Design: Intentos Por São Paulo: Ensaio Minhocão by Julia Getschko
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Unbuilt/Interior Design: Water Canal by Studio MK27
Photo credit: © Blackhaus

Celebrating Images and Videos that Capture Architectural Marvels

The AHA also recognizes the power of visual storytelling through its Image and Video categories. Wellington Franzao’s Daxing PKX claimed the Render category, with Vinay Panjwani’s Jaisalmer School awarded for Architectural Photography and Vaibhav Passi’s Living with Modernity winning the Artistic Photo category. In the Video category, Texoversum by 9sekunden captured the Architecture Video category, while Guá Arquitetura’s Amazon Carpenters won for Short Documentary, highlighting the craftsmanship and stories behind architecture.

Image/Render: Daxing PKX Airport
Photo credit: © Wellington Franzao

Image/Architectural Photography: Jaisalmer School by Diana Kellogg Architects
Photo credit: © Vinay Panjwani

Image/Artistic Architecture Photography: Living with Modernity
Photo credit: © Vaibhav Passi

Video/Architecture Video: Texoversum by 9sekunden
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Video/Short Documentary: Amazon Carpenters by Guá Arquitetura
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Sustainability as a Central Theme

With sustainability a core focus of contemporary design, the AHA awarded Flagship Dolce Gusto Neo by Estudio Guto Requena the prize in Sustainable Architectural Design, celebrating innovative solutions that contribute to a more sustainable future.

Sustainability/Architectural Design: Flagship Dolce Gusto Neo by Estudio Guto Requena
Photo credit: © Leonardo Finotti

Honorable Mentions: Recognizing unique contributions

In addition to the main awards, several projects received Honorable Mentions for their distinctive qualities. Highlights include Solar Trees Marketplace and Baffi Restaurante in the Commercial Architecture category, Talaga Sampireun Bali in Hospitality & Hotel, and Kaktus Towers in Architectural Photography. The variety in these projects illustrates the range of creativity and purpose-driven design being produced globally.

An Esteemed Jury and a Vision for the Future

The winners were selected by an esteemed panel of jurors, including prominent figures such as Stefano Boeri, Piero Lissoni, Marcio Kogan, and Ma Yansong, whose insights and expertise brought a wealth of perspectives to the selection process. This diversity among the jury members ensured that each winning project was recognized not only for its design excellence, but also for its broader social, cultural, and environmental impact.

Architecture Hunter

Since its creation, Architecture Hunter has been a global platform for architectural inspiration and innovation, curating the best in architecture for an audience spanning more than 3 million followers worldwide. This first edition of the AHA embodies Architecture Hunter’s mission to foster meaningful connections within the architectural community and to elevate projects that make a significant impact.