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Aesop Store Las Salesas, Ciszak Dalmas and Matteo Ferrari, Madrid, Spain
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A Global Showcase of Innovative Interior Design
The shortlist for the Dezeen Awards 2025 in the Interior category has been revealed. Now in its eighth year, Dezeen Awards is one of the world’s most influential design competitions, celebrating excellence in architecture, interiors, and product design. This year’s shortlisted projects feature a rich diversity of creative works—from emerging designers to world-renowned studios. Aoyama Design Forum (ADF, NPO) continues to support Dezeen Awards 2025 as an official media partner.


Dezeen Awards 2025 received over 4,300 entries from more than 85 countries. A total of 269 projects were shortlisted across 49 categories in architecture, interiors, design, and sustainability. The top five countries represented are the United States, the United Kingdom, China, Australia, and Japan.

The Interior shortlist includes leading studios such as Herzog & de Meuron, Foster + Partners, Olson Kundig Architects, Heatherwick Studio, and Neri & Hu. At the same time, many independent and small studios are also featured, reflecting the growing diversity and creativity across the global design industry.

Retail interior (small)
Aesop Store Las Salesas, Ciszak Dalmas and Matteo Ferrari, Madrid, Spain
Photo credit: Salva López

Retail interior (small)
Aesop Store Las Salesas, Ciszak Dalmas and Matteo Ferrari, Madrid, Spain
Photo credit: Salva López

Workplace interior (small) Bluelion Studios, Foster Lomas Architects, London, UK Photo credit: Edmund Sumner

Workplace interior (small) Bluelion Studios, Foster Lomas Architects, London, UK Photo credit: Edmund Sumner

Residential interior (large) Casabella di Como, Tuckey Design Studio, Lombardy, Italy Photo credit: Dario Borruto

Dezeen’s Awards & Events Director, Claire Barrett, commented: “It’s inspiring that Dezeen Awards shines a light not only on established architects and designers but also on emerging studios. In fact, over 60 percent of this year’s entries were submitted by small studios.”

The shortlists for all categories, including Interiors, were announced on Dezeen’s official website between October 6 and October 9, 2025. The winners will be unveiled at an awards ceremony on November 25, 2025, at Exhibition White City in London. Ceremony tickets are priced at 180 pounds for entrants and 225 pounds for general attendees.

About Dezeen
Dezeen is one of the world’s most influential online architecture and design magazines, reaching over 10 million readers monthly across all continents. Its primary audiences are in the United States, the United Kingdom, China, Canada, Australia, and India.

About Dezeen Awards
Organized by Dezeen, the Dezeen Awards recognizes the world’s best architecture, interiors, and design projects. Known for its global jury and rigorous evaluation process, the program has grown into a highly respected international award since its launch in 2018. The 2025 edition marks its eighth year.

About Bentley Motors
Bentley Motors, the headline sponsor of Dezeen Awards 2025, is one of the world’s leading luxury automotive brands. Based in Crewe, England, Bentley designs, develops, and manufactures all five of its model lines in-house. The company is also deeply engaged in architecture and interior collaborations through projects such as “Bentley Home” and “Bentley Residence Miami,” developed with renowned architects and designers around the globe.