ARCHITECTURAL FOCUS
Now in its 13th season, the A + Awards celebrate the work of over 200 firms from 80 + countries.
Boulder Park 3D Concrete-Printed Playground by XISUI Design
Photo: Zhou Sheng
green building to round out the season’ s spotlight on architecture that is globally relevant and yet deeply rooted in place. See the full list of categories at https:// awards. architizer. com / a / page / categories.
“ I was especially moved by projects that embraced local context, culture, and climate— not just as constraints, but as sources of inspiration,” said Wandile Mthiyane, Founder, Ubuntu Design Group.“ There’ s a clear shift happening— one where beauty and justice are no longer seen as separate pursuits in architecture.”
After reviewing 4,000 + submissions in over 100 categories, the distinguished A + Awards Jury has
Chancery House by dMFK Architects Photo: Jack Hobhouse
selected the world’ s most innovative and impactful architecture of the year. The 2025 winners, which are also selected by the online voting public, reflect a powerful shift in architectural thinking. From intricately crafted residences in rural Japan, to adaptive reuse projects in bustling cities, this season’ s winners comprise a generation of architects who are redefining innovation from the ground up.
Dialogue with Nature— Commune STORE by Atelier Global
Photo: ZHIYI
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