20 winning projects spark submission for A’design award and competition 2027

CALL OPENS TO A’ DESIGN AWARD AND COMPETITION 2027

The A’ Design Award and Competition is accepting entries for its 2027 edition. Organized since 2008, the international juried prize recognizes outstanding creativity in various disciplines from architecture and industrial design to fashion and digital innovation. To fuel submissions, designboom highlights 20 winning projects through architecture, interior spaces, furniture, among others. 

Each year, the competition evaluates work through a rigorous, meritocratic process led by an international grand jury of established academics, prominent industry professionals, and influential journalists. Beyond the trophy, the award offers independent studios and leading brands a global stage, connecting winners with widespread media coverage and industry-wide networking opportunities.

Designers, studios, and brands can already submit their work for the upcoming 2027 edition — register here to join the next round of entries.

Huai’an Zhongshuge Interior Space by Li Xiang | image credit: SFAP

name: Huai’an Zhongshuge

designer:  Li Xiang

award: Gold

category: Interior Space and Exhibition Design

100+ CATEGORIES ACROSS DIVERSE CREATIVE DISCIPLINES 

Spanning over over 100 categories, the A’ Design Award and Competition greets submissions from a wide range of design disciplines, spanning from architecture, interior design, and product design to fashion and communication. Whether conceptualizing immersive physical spaces, crafting avant-garde garments, or developing impactful graphic systems, participants can find a dedicated platform to showcase their work. 

The full list of winners is available here, along with detailing information about each project and interviews offering behind-the-scenes insights from select designers.

Park1538 Gwangyang by Unsangdong Architects and Posco A&C | image credit: Sergio Pirrone

name: Park1538 Gwangyang

architect: Unsangdong Architects and Posco A&C

award: Platinum

category: Architecture, Building and Structure Design

AN OPPORTUNITY FOR EXTENSIVE VISIBILITY 

The A’ Design award elevates winning projects, providing creators with international recognition, publication in leading design media, and inclusion in global rankings. Along with an invitation to the networking gala, award winners receive comprehensive benefits containing the annual yearbook, the official trophy, and targeted PR services. 

Submissions undergo an objective evaluation by an international panel of scholars, industry professionals, and journalists. The deadline for entries is September 30th, with public results announced on May 1st, 2027. Selected winners will be featured on designboom among other publications, expanding their visibility within the global design community.

Golden Key Venue by MADA s.p.a.m. LLC | image credit: Vincent Wu

name: Golden Key Venue

architects: MADA s.p.a.m. LLC

award: Platinum

category: Architecture, Building and Structure Design

Blur Coffee Table by Dhruv Agarwwal | image credit: Kenichi Kikuchi

name: Blur Coffee Table

designer: Dhruv Agarwwal

award: Gold

category: Furniture Design

Posh Buster Interior Design by Zarysy Jan Sekula | image credit:Tomo Yarmush

name: Posh Buster Interior Design

designer: Zarysy Jan Sekuła

award: Gold

category: Interior Design

Arc One Lounge Chair by Deniz Ozdemir | image credit: Deniz Ozdemir

name: Aloura

designer: Daniel Mato

award: Silver

category: Lighting Design

Wuhan Senbo Resort by Wjd Design | image credit: Hanmo Vision

name: Wuhan Senbo Resort

designer:  Wjd Design

award: Platinum

category: Interior Space and Exhibition Design

name: GGO Biomorphic 

designer:  Yoko Komatsu and Hajime Tokura

award: Gold

category: Furniture Design

Art Omi Deconstructive Utopia by Daria Yang Du | image credit: Daria Yang DU

name: Art Omi Deconstructive Utopia

architect: Daria Yang Du

award: Silver

category: Architecture, Building and Structure Design

Wuhan Senbo Resort Hotel by Wjd Design | image credit: Mitsuaki Takahashi

name: Oruha

designer: Yuya Nakazawa

award: Gold

category: Furniture Design

Anima by Masuo Fujimura | image credit: Pavel Dunaev

name: Anima

designers: Masuo Fujimura

award: Silver

category: Lighting Design

Garden Home by Yi Huile, Liu Zulong and Xia Yiting | image credit: Jin Weiqi

name: Garden Home

designers: Yi Huile, Liu Zulong and Xia Yiting

award: Bronze

category: Interior Space, Retail and Exhibition Design

Ori by Lincoln Chen | image credit: Lincoln Chen

name: Ori 

designer: Lincoln Chen 

award: Silve

category: Lighting Design

Resonance by Yu Fan He and Chia Chen | image credit: Yu-Sheng Yao

name: Resonance

architect: Yu Fan He and Chia Chen

award: Platinum

category: Construction and Real Estate Projects Design Category

name: Trojena Ski Village

architect: Aedas

award: Platinum

category: Architecture, Building and Structure Design

Tenki by Linglin Liang | image credit: Linglin Liang

name: Tenki

designer: Linglin Liang

award: Gold

category: Toys, Games and Hobby Products Design

Suzumushi Tea House by Hiroyuki Shinohara | image credit: FIXER Photographic Studio

name: Nesting Plan VII Formosan Wild Boar

designer: Into the Woods and Co. – Cheng Tsung Feng

award: Silver

category: Fine Art Evaluation Criteria

Tau Murano by Tulczinsky | image credit: Marco Zorzanello

name: Tau Murano

designer: Tulczinsky

award: Gold

category: Furniture Design

Ural Forest Children Playground Equipment by Taiga | image credit: IMO Architecture + Design

name: The Taipei Weather Station

architects: IMO Architecture and JC Cheng Associates

award: Gold

category: Architecture, Building and Structure Design

name: One Line Studio

architect: Tim Politis

award: Glod

category: Architecture, Building and Structure Design