ARCHITECTURAL FOCUS
Thailand Government Complex Regenerative Design for a People-First Government. Landprocess.
Photo: Landprocess
VINE. University of Ulsan / Studio Kwan. Photo: Photo by yoon _ joonhwan
Van Staden of the Cape Peninsula University of Technology, impressed the jurors with its timber and rammed-earth construction, which represents the diversity and rhythm of voices and languages.
Harvest Circuit, designed by Ho Sin Chang at Chung Yuan Christian University, envisioned a night marketinspired tower that integrates vertical farming, hydroponics, and rainwater recycling into a dense urban fabric. These student projects show how fresh ideas are reimagining sustainable construction, public engagement, and food production.
The winners’ list extends far beyond these titles. Zaha Hadid Architects, for example, also took honours for the Shenzhen Science & Technology Museum( cultural category) and the Capital International Exhibition & Convention Centre( mixed use building). Sanjay Puri Architects added a residential win with NINE × NINE. The Dutch partnership of Benthem Crouwel Architects & West 8 secured the Bridges and Public Infrastructure award for Brno Main Station. Other notable winners covered several continents. Beijing Do Union Architecture Design Ltd. earned a cultural win for the Beijing 751 Library. TAHR Arquitectura from Mexico was honoured for Ananas Spa Cotton Bay in the healthcare and wellness facilities category; Korea’ s On Architects Inc. impressed with Wall · Line · Garden and Canada’ s Akb Architects won with Sagamore North Cottage; Aristides Dallas Architects of Greece received recognition for the residential project TERRA FRACTA; the German studio TCHOBAN
After announcing the winners, co-founder Astrid Hébert spoke about the caliber of participants and internationally recognized firms represented this year.
“ When I look at the submissions this year, I can’ t help but feel proud and humbled. We received more entries than ever before, and the calibre of work, from internationally recognised firms to emerging talents, has been extraordinary. Seeing so many familiar names and new voices join us shows how our community continues to grow. I’ m truly looking forward to bringing everyone together at the ceremony next month to celebrate the creativity and hard work that went into these projects.”
Block House. Studio Mk27 Photo: Fernando Guerra
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