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

Over 4,300 Entries from More Than 85 Countries Selected
The Dezeen Awards 2025 has announced the Architecture Shortlist. The Interior and Design categories will be revealed by Thursday, October 9. NPO Aoyama Design Forum (ADF) continues to support the Dezeen Awards 2024 as a media partner this year.

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

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

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

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

Highlights of the Shortlist
A total of 269 projects have been selected across 49 categories, including Architecture, Interiors, Design, and Sustainability. The shortlist features globally renowned studios such as Herzog & de Meuron, Foster + Partners, Olson Kundig Architects, Heatherwick Studio, and Neri & Hu.

Entries and Awards Ceremony
The nominated projects were chosen from over 4,300 entries submitted from more than 85 countries. The top five countries by number of submissions are the United States, the United Kingdom, China, Australia, and Japan. Winners will be announced at the Dezeen Awards 2025 ceremony, to be held on Tuesday, November 25, at Exhibition White City in London.

About Dezeen Awards
Now in its eighth year, the Dezeen Awards is one of the world’s most prestigious and widely entered award programs, judged by a panel of distinguished experts. It honors excellence in architecture, interiors, and design, representing the highest recognition for architects and designers worldwide.