A' design award's past winning residences inspire submission to the 2026 competition

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

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

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

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