Selected from over 4,300 Entries from more than 85 Countries

Dezeen Awards 2025 unveiled Architecture Shortlist. The ones for interiors and design as well will be announced by 9 October. The NPO Aoyama Design Forum (ADF) supports Dezeen Awards 2025 as a media partner.

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Heritage project
The Yard Dalian Cultural Center, Neri&Hu, Dalian, China
Photo credit: Dong Image

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House (urban)
Hedge and Arbour House, Studio Bright, Melbourne, Australia
Photo credit: Rory Gardiner

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House (urban)
Hudson L House, Steven Holl Architects, New York, USA
Photo credit: Paul Warchol

In total, 269 projects are shortlisted in 49 categories across architecture, interiors, design, and sustainability. The shortlists feature some of the best-known global designers, including Herzog & de Meuron, Foster + Partners, Olson Kundig Architects, Heatherwick Studio, and Neri & Hu.

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Small project
Kazemat Koningsweg, JCR Architecten, Arnhem, Netherlands
Photo credit: Sebastian van Damme

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Housing
La Comunitat Habitacional, Cierto Estudio, Barcelona, Spain
Photo credit: Jose Hevia

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Hospitality project
Legacy of Bodegas Faustino Winery, Foster + Partners, Oyón, Spain
Photo credit: Nigel Young

The shortlisted projects have been selected from over 4,300 entries from more than 85 countries across the world, with the United States, the United Kingdom, China, Australia, and Japan is making the top five entering countries. The winners will be announced at the Dezeen Awards 2025 party, which will take place on 25 November at the Exhibition White City in London.November at the Exhibition White City in London.

Dezeen Awards

Created by Dezeen, Dezeen Awards has grown rapidly to become one of the most-entered awards programmes globally, with the highest credibility and attracting the highest-profile judges. Dezeen Awards celebrates the world's best architecture, interiors, and design. Now in its eighth year, it has become the ultimate accolade for architects and designers across the globe.