SUBMIT TO A’ DESIGN AWARD AND COMPETITION 2026
The internationally renowned A’ Design Award invites designers, architects, and visionaries from all disciplines to submit their best works for the 2026 competition. With the deadline on February 28 and results announcement on May 1, the international platform is a fantastic opportunity for the creative community to receive global recognition.
From expansive countryside villas to high-density apartment complexes and forward-thinking senior residences, a curated selection of past winners in residential architecture continues to inspire new ways of living. Whether as a professional firm or an emerging talent, follow the footsteps of these award-winning projects by entering your own design here.
banner and above: Valencia House by Lucas Padovani
image credit: Fran Parente
name: Valencia House
architect: Lucas Padovani
award: Platinum
FOUNDATIONS FOR EVERY SCALE AND CATEGORY
In the previous edition, the A’ Design Award saw a surge of projects that redefined the boundaries of domestic space. Recent winners like the Ripple House by Sam Alawie and the Park Wellstate Nishiazabu Senior Residence demonstrate a shift toward architecture that balances aesthetic luxury with functional social impact.
While the residential sector is a major highlight, the competition provides a structural framework for all creative fields. The program offers a vast array of categories, including the Good Industrial Design Award, Good Architecture Design Award, Good Product Design Award, Good Communication Design Award, and Good Fashion Design Award. For those working at the intersection of disciplines, further categories can be explored here.
Fuma House by Masakatsu Matsuyama
image credit: Toshihisa Ishii
name: Fuma House
architect: Masakatsu Matsuyama
award: Platinum
CONSTRUCTING SUCCESS WITH CAREER-BOOSTING BENEFITS
Winning an A’ Design Award is a catalyst for professional growth, offering much more than a physical trophy. The perks include international exhibitions, a spot in the exclusive hardbound yearbook, and features in top-tier design publications, including designboom. Laureates also gain inclusion in the World Design Rankings, project translations into over 100 languages, and extensive PR services, ensuring their architectural visions reach a global audience of developers and peers.
To maintain the highest level of excellence, each entry is evaluated by the Grand Jury Panel. For the 2025–2026 cycle, the panel consists of 318 design professionals, academics, and industry experts. This rigorous peer-review process ensures a fair and objective evaluation, allowing the most innovative and impactful designs to stand out and be celebrated at the annual gala-night.
Yokohama Chigasakihigashi Housing by Kei Tamai
image credit: Principal Home Co.
name: Yokohama Chigasakihigashi
architect: Shin Takamatsu
award: Gold
Al Ghunayman Villa Architecture by Islam Farrag
image credit: Islam Farrag
name: Al Ghunayman
architect: Islam Farrag
award: Gold
Wave Mansion Villa Residence by Liang Zhuomin
image credit: Li Huan
name: Wave Mansion
architects: Liang Zhuomin, Jiang Xiaowen, Qin Tianyi, Li Zilin
award: Gold
Urban Clouds Congregate Housing by Ya-Yuan Design, Shanghefa Development
image credit: OS studio, Rex Chu
name: Urban Clouds
architects: Feng-Huang Pan, Anson Chen, Chun-Yao Hu, Jun-Kai Wang
award: Gold
Single Wall Residence by Suna Arquitetura – Pedro Sunye image credit: Fabio Severo
name: Single Wall
architect: Pedro Sunye
award: Silver
DUSITANON Residence by Phaithaya Banchakitikun
image credit: Phaithaya Banchakitikun
name: DUSITANON
architect: Phaithaya Banchakitikun
award: Silver
Zen House Private Residence by Drew Gilbert
image credit: Drew Gilbert
name: Zen House
designer: Drew Gilbert
award: Silver
Greystone House by Ahmed Habib
image credit: Ahmed Habib
name: Greystone House
architect: Ahmed Habib
award: Silver
Albadoor Villa Private Residence by Drew Gilbert image credit: Drew Gilbert
name: Albadoor Villa
designer: Drew Gilbert
award: Silver
Aziz House Residential Building by Sara Harhash
image credit: Sara Harhash
name: Aziz House
architects: Sarah Harhash , Ahmed Nader, Mustafa Hussain and Abdulrahman Ahmed
award: Silver
Theater House Residential Home by Tonny Wirawan Suriadjaja
image credit: Mario Wibowo
name: Theater House
architect: Tonny Wirawan Suriadjaja
award: Silver
Ripple House Residential Architecture by Sam Alawie
image credit: Andreas Bommert
name: Ripple House
architect: Sam Alawie
award: Silver
Coastal Private Villa by Diachok Architects image credit: Vlad and Karina Diachok
name: Coastal Private Villa
designers: Vladyslav Diachok and Karyna Tereshchenko
award: Silver
Terra Cascade Residential House by Jimmy Yung
image credit: Yi-Hsien Lee Photography Studio
name: Terra Cascade
architects: Jimmy Yung and Tina Liao
award: Silver
Yokohama Aoba Housing by Shin Takamatsu and Kei Tamai
image credit: Kei Tamai
name: Yokohama Aoba
architect: Shin Takamatsu
award: Silver
Eternal Residential House by Michihiro Matsuo
image credit: Michihiro Matsuo
name: Eternal
architect: Michihiro Matsuo
award: Silver
Park Wellstate Nishiazabu Senior Residence by Obayashi Corporation
image credit: Kosuke Nakao
name: Park Wellstate Nishiazabu Senior Residence
designers: Shibuya, Masahiro Suzaki and Yasuhiro Murai
award: Silver
CTG Sanya Treasure Multifamily Residential by Porto Folio Architects
image credit: Porto Folio Architects
name: CTG Sanya Treasure
architects: Peter Roper, Sun Minhui, Mia Gao and Zhang Lei
award: Silver
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