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We’re Hiring: Architizer Is Looking for a Talented Partnerships Coordinator to Join Our Team!

Are you looking to progress your career at the intersection of architecture, media, and sales? If so, we might have the perfect position for you: Architizer is on the hunt for a talented Partnerships Coordinator to join our growing team!

The Partnerships Coordinator will be responsible for driving revenue growth by selling digital advertising solutions to new and existing clients. You will identify and cultivate relationships with businesses, understand their advertising needs, and present tailored solutions that deliver value and achieve their marketing objectives.  The ideal candidate is adept at researching and qualifying inbound and outbound leads and coordinating with existing clients to ensure their projects are executed.

You will act as primary point person to grow and maintain relationships with partners and sponsors, including building product manufacturers, technology brands, and other companies that align with Architizer’s focus on cutting-edge design and innovation. Working closely with Architizer’s Editors and Publisher, you will continually nurture prospects from initial contact through closing deals and fulfillment of client placements. Positioned within a small, dynamic team, this role has room for expansion based on skill set and interest.

About You

You are dedicated to operational excellence and attentive customer service. You have a high EQ and are a conscientious listener. You are meticulous in your attention to detail and communicate clearly. You are autonomous yet collaborative.

Main Responsibilities

  • Research and support lead generation initiatives that surface successful new prospects.
  • Convert qualified leads to opportunities through conscientious and timely follow-ups.
  • Introduce prospects to Architizer, educating them about the opportunities of connecting with our global community of professional architects and designers.
  • Coordinate and facilitate existing client communications, assets, and deliverables; ensuring their advertising campaigns are effectively implemented and monitored.
  • Provide excellent customer service and support to clients, addressing any concerns or issues promptly.
  • Continuously learn about challenges and opportunities for brands looking to connect with the global architecture community to enhance partner offerings.
  • Leverage Hubspot, Airtable and other workflow tools to operate more efficiently.

Requirements

  • Excellent written and verbal communication, negotiation and presentation skills.
  • Ability to build and maintain relationships with clients and stakeholders.
  • Self-motivated, goal-oriented and able to work independently.
  • A persistent and proactive approach, coupled with a “do-what-it-takes” mentality to achieve outcomes.
  • A deadline-driven work ethic, yet adaptable enough to seize new opportunities as they arise.
  • Proficient in CRM software and Microsoft Office Suite.
  • Extremely organized and detail-oriented. Ability to multi-task and balance priorities.
  • Proactive and persistent when working leads — not afraid of outreach.
  • Adaptable and eager to learn and implement new processes and technologies.

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  • Passionate about architecture and design.
  • Experience marketing or selling B2B products or services.
  • Experience with the specifying process or architectural products.
  • Presence on and familiarity with LinkedIn as a business tool.
  • Proficient in Hubspot, Airtable, Salesforce or other sales and workflow tools

Details

  • Location: Remote
  • Employment: Full-time
  • Hours: 9.00am – 5.00pm ET (working hours can become more flexible over time)
  • Salary: $50k to $80k plus generous commissions, commensurate with experience.
  • Benefits include PTO, healthcare, 401k match, and more.

To apply, please email the following to jobs@architizer.com with the email subject line “Partnerships Coordinator Application: [YOUR NAME]”:

  • An up-to-date resume (attached as a pdf).
  • Cover letter (attached as a pdf). In the cover letter, tell us why you are the right person for this job. Please share relevant experience, insight, and motivation.
  • LinkedIn profile – please include a link to your LI profile in the email.

If your application is shortlisted, you will then be given a short assignment to complete in order to demonstrate your skills.

Deadline for applications is Friday March 14, 2025 at 11:59 PST.


About Architizer

Architizer is the largest and fastest growing network for high-end residential, commercial and institutional architecture online. We’re the go-to site for the world’s leading architects and designers to showcase their work. We are looking to further enhance the site to empower architecture & design professionals to operate in a networked world, source products, find work and ultimately build better buildings.

We’re a small but dynamic team of thinkers, creatives, technologists, writers, architects and doers. In the spirit of the architecture field, we approach our objectives with equal parts analysis and creativity. We’re involved both online and offline with architecture and design and collaborate regularly with friends at respected cultural organizations both in New York and globally.

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A New Lens on Design: 3 Architectural Media Leaders Join the A+Awards Jury

The A+Awards are back, and with the Final Entry Deadline on January 24th, now’s your chance to have your work evaluated by some of the most influential minds shaping the built environment. Our jury, comprised of over 250 experts from architecture, publishing, technology and beyond, reflects the diversity and innovation celebrated by the A+Awards. Each year, we’re thrilled to welcome new thought leaders whose expertise and vision elevate the conversation around design.

To showcase your projects to this exceptional assembly of influential thinkers and doers, submit them for consideration for the prestigious A+Awards:

Enter the 13th Annual A+Awards

This year, we’re proud to introduce three exceptional jurors who are redefining how architecture and design are communicated to the world. From championing sustainability and equity in architectural storytelling to crafting compelling narratives for design publishing and developing cutting-edge communication strategies for creative industries, these leaders are shaping how the built environment is perceived, understood, and celebrated globally.

Learn more about these inspiring champions of architectural media and how their unique perspectives are helping to drive the future of design discourse:


Avinash Rajagopal

Editor in Chief, Metropolis

Avinash Rajagopal is the editor-in-chief of Metropolis magazine, a leading publication at the intersection of architecture, design, and sustainability. A dedicated advocate for sustainable design, Rajagopal has spearheaded initiatives that address the climate, health, and equity impacts of the built environment, including the Climate Toolkit for Interior Design and the Interior Design Pledge for Positive Impact.

As a historian of contemporary design, he has authored Hacking Design (Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum) and contributed to seminal volumes such as Adhocracy, Making Africa, and the forthcoming Atlas of Furniture Design (Vitra Design Museum). A frequent speaker at global industry events, Rajagopal also lectures on design history and writing at esteemed institutions, including the School of Visual Arts, the University of Texas at Austin, and the National Institute of Design in India. Through his work, he challenges designers to rethink their practices in the face of pressing global challenges.


Jill Cohen

Editor in Chief, Luxe Interiors + Design

Jill Cohen was named Editor in Chief of Luxe Interiors + Design in 2024. Prior to taking the helm, she had an accomplished career in book publishing. Over the course of her career, Cohen has held numerous positions in the industry, including Founder, President and Publisher of Conde Nast Books; President, Random House Direct Marketing; VP of new business development at QVC and Vice President and Publisher, Time Warner Book Group, Bulfinch Press. In 2006, Cohen founded her agency, Jill Cohen Associates, which has produced hundreds of best-selling architecture and design books. Today, JCA continues as a Sandow Company.


Jean Francois Goyette

Founder, Future Future 

Jean-Francois Goyette, founder and CEO of Future-Future, is a consultant and communications strategist specializing in architecture and design. He has extensive international experience working across various disciplines, including architecture, urban planning, communications, branding, and cultural strategy.

He previously held positions as Public Relations Manager at OMA and Communications Director at Bruce Mau Design. At Phaidon, he was editor of the Phaidon Atlas of Architecture Online, the publisher’s largest editorial endeavor and first-ever digital project. Jean-Francois has also held posts within the digital departments of the Institute of Contemporary Arts in London and the Barbican Centre. He is trained as an architect and holds an M.Sc. from The Bartlett, University College London.

Architizer's 13th A+Awards features a suite of sustainability-focused categories recognizing designers that are building a greener industry — and a better future. Start your entry to receive global recognition for your work!

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A+Awards Wrapped: How We Celebrated the World’s Best Architecture in 2024

The latest edition of “Architizer: The World’s Best Architecture” — a stunning, hardbound book celebrating the most inspiring contemporary architecture from around the globe — is now available. Order your copy today.  

This year, Architizer’s A+Awards program once again illuminated the very best in global architecture, interiors and landscapes, spotlighting pioneering projects and innovative designers across the industry. Through a series of captivating editorials, stunning print publications, vibrant virtual events and an epic gala, the A+Awards not only highlighted the work of outstanding professionals but also expanded the reach of architecture, educating a diverse audience on the value of exceptional design.

As the 13th A+Awards continues to invite entries with a Final Entry Deadline of January 24th 2025, let’s take a look back at the many milestones that have celebrated our winners and their groundbreaking projects throughout the last year:


February 20, 2025 | A+Awards Book Designers Speak About the Power of Print in the Digital Age

To mark the final opportunity for firms to submit entries to the 12th Annual A+Awards, the Extended Entry Deadline, the brilliant design team behind Architizer’s annual “The World’s Best Architecture” book, explored how architects can tell compelling stories through print. Their live presentation expanded on how print publication remains a different, powerful, and often overlooked way to express architectural ideas, and showcased the thoughtful design behind the official compendium of A+Awards winners. Read more >


April 29, 2024 | Jury Voting Wraps, Public Voting Begins: 12th Annual A+Awards Finalists Revealed

After weeks of carefully calibrated deliberation, Architizer shared the highly anticipated finalists of the 12th Annual A+Awards. Hand-picked by a prestigious A+Awards Jury, comprising over 250 design aficionados, an incredible 628 architectural projects and firms made the cut across 126 categories, with five finalists nominated in each. Passing the baton to the global public, over the course of the following 10 days, design aficionados and architectural enthusiasts from around the world narrowed down this pool to select the Popular Choice Winners. Read more > 


June 3, 2024 | 12th Annual A+Awards Winners Announced

Taisugar Circular Village by Bio-architecture Formosana, Tainan City, Taiwan | Popular Choice Winner, Sustainable Multi-Unit Residential Building, 12th Annual A+Awards

Early summer brought the hotly anticipated announcement of the A+Awards Winners, celebrated through an interactive digital showcase and widespread social media campaigns. Each winning project was highlighted for its unique contribution to the architectural landscape, sparking discussions and fostering inspiration within the AEC community and beyond. The extraordinary global reach of the announcement ensured that the Winners received international recognition, setting a new benchmark for contemporary architecture worldwide. Read more >


June 18, 2024 | 220 A+Award-Winning Architecture and Design Firms Showcased in the A+List

Qujiang Museum of Fine Arts Extension by Neri&Hu Design and Research Office, Xi’An, China | Popular Vote Winner, Museum, 12th Annual A+Awards

The bumper 6th edition of Architizer’s A+List publication cast the global spotlight on an amazing 220 winning firms, with key studios featured alongside some of their standout projects from this year’s A+Awards program. Readers gained insights into these firms’ creative mission, their innovative use of materials and their commitment to sustainable practice. Presented annually, the A+List not only serves as a source of professional inspiration but also as a resource to connect top firms with both collaborators and clients. Read more >


June 26, 2024 | World’s Best Homes in the Spotlight

Highlighting the winners in the residential architecture categories, writer Eric Baldwin presented an array of homes that push the boundaries of design and functionality. Each profiled home demonstrated how architects tailored their designs to fit the unique lifestyles and environments of their clients, ranging from urban infill projects to expansive rural estates, each illustrating a unique narrative of private sanctuary and aesthetic ingenuity. Read more >


July 8, 2024 | Sustainability Winners Celebrated in Key Editorial Feature

The Panda Pavilions by Atelier Ping Jiang | EID Arch, Chengdu, China | Jury Winner, Sustainable Cultural Building, 12th Annual A+Awards

Focusing on the sustainability categories, contributing writer Eirini Makarouni’s in-depth editorial outlined how many of the Winners in the Sustainability categories are breaking with convention in search of truly eco-friendly architectural solutions. Detailed analyses of projects demonstrated the practical application of green technologies, energy-efficient systems, and locally sourced materials, showcasing how sustainable design specialists are striving to address the most urgent needs of our planet. Read more >


September 24-26, 2024 | Inspiring Architecture Leaders Present to Thousands at Future Fest

Exeter College Cohen Quad by Alison Brooks Architects, Oxford, United Kingdom | Photo by Hufton+Crow 

The 3rd Edition of Architizer Future Fest featured a series of inspiring presentations by leaders from A+Award-winning firms, who graciously shared insights into their creative processes and future visions. With a star-studded lineup including MVRDV, Alison Brooks Architects, REX, Foster + Partners and more, this gathering not only offered attendees firsthand access to thought leaders but also fostered collaborative dialogues on emerging architectural trends and challenges, making it a pivotal event for professional growth and inspiration. Read more >


October 22, 2024 | Special Honoree Firms Named for the 12th Annual A+Awards

October marked the exciting revelation of this year’s Special Honoree Firms, each selected for their significant contributions to architecture. Detailed interviews with the leaders of each firm explored the distinctive design philosophies and cutting-edge practices that set these firms apart, highlighting their past achievements and ongoing projects that continue to influence the architectural sphere. Read more >


October 28, 2024 | Mecanoo Celebrated as Architizer’s Architecture Firm of the Year

Tainan Public Library by Mecanoo, Tainan City, Taiwan

A comprehensive feature on Mecanoo delved into their most impactful projects, illustrating the firm’s dedication to creating user-centered designs that meld functionality with visual splendor. The coverage highlighted how Mecanoo’s global projects have adapted to various cultural contexts, establishing a legacy of thoughtful and accessible architecture. Read more >


November 18, 2024 | Exploring the Work of Emerging Firm of the Year MUDA-Architects

Haikou Xixiu Park Visitor Center by MUDA-Architects, Haikou, China | Popular Choice Winner, Architecture +Environment, 12th Annual A+Awards

As a warm up for the A+Awards Gala, Emerging Firm of the Year MUDA-Architects showcased their revolutionary designs and the creative principles that guide their work. This key editorial feature provided a closer look at how MUDA employs highly contextual design strategies to solve contemporary urban challenges, producing architectural gems throughout their home city of Chengdu and making a notable impact on the wider AEC industry in the process. Read more >


November 21, 2024 | Architects Take Center Stage at the A+Awards Gala in Chengdu

LUXELAKES · The Water Theater by Antoine Predock Architect, Chengdu, China (Host venue for the A+Awards Gala)

This year’s remarkable A+Awards Gala, hosted in Chengdu, China, was a magical evening of celebration, featuring award presentations and keynote speeches from industry giants. The gala not only honored the achievements of architects worldwide but also provided a platform for sharing success stories and forging new connections within the global architecture community. Read more >


December 4, 2024 | New Edition of “The World’s Best Architecture” Book Hits Bookshelves Worldwide

The launch of this book provided a comprehensive overview of the year’s winning projects, including detailed architectural drawings, project photos, and essays by renowned critics. Available globally, this publication serves as an essential reference for students, professionals, and aficionados of architecture, celebrating the artistry and innovation of the A+Awards winners. Read more >


December 9, 2024 | Triple A+Award Winning Project The High Line in the Spotlight

High Line – Moynihan Connector by Field Operations and Skidmore, Owings & Merrill (SOM), New York City, New York | Popular Choice Winner, Architecture +Landscape, 12th Annual A+Awards

Timed for the 15th anniversary of The High Line, an extensive project profile and an engaging webinar — presented by Field Operations’ Isabel Castilla, no less — offered an in-depth look at its transformative impact on urban renewal and public spaces. Highlighting the project’s innovative reimagining of abandoned space and its thoughtful integration with the urban fabric of New York City, this A+Awards showcase illustrated the potential of architecture to revitalize and enrich communities. Read more >


As we reflect on a year filled with remarkable architectural achievements, we extend our deepest gratitude to all the firms and individuals who participated in the A+Awards. Your visionary projects not only enhance our built environment but also serve as a source of inspiration and learning for communities worldwide.

Don’t forget — this year’s A+Awards season is underway and awaiting your next project! Start your entry now and get in the hunt for global recognition in 2025:

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We eagerly anticipate next year’s lineup of Winners, and look forward to another year of celebrating the best of the best in global architecture and design!


Top image: Prepared Rehmannia Root Crafts Exhibition Hall by LUO studio, Xiuwu County, Jiaozuo, China | Jury Winner, Cultural & Expo Centers, 12th Annual A+Awards

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Architizer’s A+Awards Jury Announces 5 Experts Leading the Architectural Tech Revolution

With a Final Entry Deadline on January 23rd, 2025, architects worldwide have the opportunity to showcase their work to Architizer’s amazing audience by entering the 13th Annual A+Awards. Architizer’s jury, comprising over 250 experts across architecture, technology and design, brings a wealth of global knowledge and diverse perspectives to the selection process. Each year, we’re thrilled to introduce new leaders who are shaping the future of the built environment with cutting-edge innovations and revolutionary ideas.

Enter the 13th Annual A+Awards

This year, we are proud to welcome five trailblazing experts who are redefining architecture through technology. From the integration of AI and generative design to the creation of mixed-reality environments and the critical exploration of the internet’s materiality, these innovators are paving the way for a more dynamic and inclusive profession. Their collective expertise spans computational design, game design, digital literacy and AI education, offering invaluable insights into how architecture can harness emerging tools to tackle the most pressing challenges of our time.

Discover how these five exceptional thought leaders are reshaping the architecture’s technological landscape and bringing their expertise to this year’s Architizer A+Awards jury.


Ismail Seleit

AI Influencer, Foster + Partners

Ismail Seleit is a design architect at the industry-leading Foster and Partners, specializing in design technology. With extensive experience in architecture and computational design, Ismail has contributed to diverse projects, ranging from design competitions to the realization of buildings on various scales. Actively supporting design teams, Ismail leverages his expertise in BIM and Computational Design to navigate complex challenges. His primary focus is on enabling project teams to achieve efficient, informed, and collaborative design outcomes. Collaborating across departments, Ismail works to implement innovative methodologies to manage the design process from urban planning to product scale.

Simultaneously, Ismail engages in applied research, exploring new opportunities for implementing cutting-edge design workflows. His research specifically focuses into the integration of generative AI image-generating tools, with a keen interest in the combination of Stable Diffusion and ControlNet. This unique approach offers various techniques for generating controlled image compositions based on diverse user-defined inputs. Beyond his architectural pursuits, Ismail is an ambient-electronic music producer, with a focus on film scores. He has composed and produced soundtracks for architectural short films and contributed to the music and sound design of various independent films. Ismail’s passion for creative thinking, coupled with his dedication to design problem-solving, continues to drive his multifaceted and innovative endeavors.


Keir Regan-Alexander

Principal, Arka Works

Keir is an AEC Domain Expert operating with one foot in practice and one in live software development. He founded Arka Works with a mission to prepare the profession for AI-driven change. He does this by helping architects, clients and startups to effectively apply the latest Generative Design and AI tools to the work they already do, so that they can adapt to a rapidly shifting professional landscape.


Mindy Seu

Designer and Technologist, UCLA Department of Design Media Arts

Mindy Seu is a designer and technologist based in New York City and Los Angeles. Her expanded practice involves archival projects, techno-critical writing, performative lectures and design commissions. Her latest writing surveys feminist economies, historical precursors of the metaverse and the materiality of the internet. Mindy’s ongoing Cyberfeminism Index, which gathers three decades of online activism and net art, was commissioned by Rhizome, presented at the New Museum, and awarded the Graham Foundation Grant.

She has lectured internationally at cultural institutions (Barbican Centre, New Museum), academic institutions (Columbia University, Central Saint Martins) and mainstream platforms (Pornhub, SSENSE, Google), and been a resident at MacDowell, Sitterwerk Foundation, Pioneer Works and Internet Archive. Her design commissions and consultation include projects for the Serpentine Gallery, Canadian Centre for Architecture and MIT Media Lab. Her work has been featured in Vanity Fair, Frieze, Dazed, Brooklyn Rail, i-D and more. Mindy holds an M.Des. from Harvard’s Graduate School of Design and a B.A. in Design Media Arts from the University of California, Los Angeles. As an educator, Mindy was formerly an Assistant Professor at Rutgers Mason Gross School of the Arts and Critic at Yale School of Art. She is currently an Associate Professor at University of California, Los Angeles in the Department of Design Media Arts.


Stjepan Mikulic

Founder, AI in AEC j.d.o.o

Stjepan is the founder of AI in AEC, a company which educates architects, engineers and construction professionals in the practical use of AI. Albeit young, this company has clients in 54 countries across the entire globe! Before embarking on his solo-preneur journey, Stjepan has worked as a Constructing Architect at Europe’s largest engineering practice, Sweco, and as a BIM Lead in the world renowned architectural studio BIG (Bjarke Ingels Group). Stjepan’s main piece of work is the world’s largest database of AI tools for the AEC industry called the AEC AI Hub, accessible to everyone for free and recognized by more than 18k LinkedIn professionals.


Leah Wulfman

Mixed Reality Architect, Educator, Game Designer, University of Utah, College of Architecture & Planning, Multi-Disciplinary Design (MDD)

Leah Wulfman is a Carrier Bag architect, educator, game designer, digital puppeteer and occasional writer. Trained as an architect, Wulfman has been assembling hybrid virtual and physical spaces to prototype new relationships to technology and nature and challenge normative ideologies so often reinforced by technology and architecture. In addition to mixed reality installations that play with and emphasize the physical, material basis of everything digital, they are presently working on a research series focusing on gamified environments, interactions and materials. Such mixed reality ecologies and interactions find their foundations in disability, trans and queer embodied practice and politics, and operate as lenses to reconfigure and re-contextualize space and time orientations in architectural discourse beyond the normative.

Wulfman holds a Bachelors of Architecture degree from Carnegie Mellon University, as well as a Masters of Arts in Fiction and Entertainment at SCI-Arc. They have taught at numerous institutions in the United States, including ArtCenter’s Media Design Practices Graduate Program, IDEAS Program at UCLA Architecture and Urban Design, SCI-Arc, The School of Architecture at Taliesin, and most recently University of Michigan’s Taubman College of Architecture and Urban Planning, where they have developed youth programming and mixed reality coursework. Leah is now at the University of Utah’s College of Architecture and Planning, where they are currently Visiting Assistant Professor in the Division of Multi-Disciplinary Design (MDD).

The Final Entry Deadline for Architizer's 2025 A+Product Awards is Friday, January 24. Get your brand in front of the AEC industry’s most renowned designers by submitting today.

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Calling All Book Worms: A+Awards Book “The World’s Best Architecture” Hits the Shelves

We are thrilled to announce that the latest edition of “Architizer: The World’s Best Architecture,” a stunning, hardbound book celebrating the most inspiring contemporary architecture from around the globe, is now shipping! Architizer is thrilled to publish the definitive — and beloved — compendium of the 12th Annual A+Awards winners.

Founded on the premise of democratizing architecture, the A+Awards is the industry’s largest and most international awards program and honors the best architecture, spaces, and products from across the globe. The latest collection of winners reflects a collective desire to regenerate, reuse, rethink, reinvent or reimagine architecture and spaces, forming a positive precedent for the next generation.

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54 social housing in Inca, Mallorca, Balearic Islands by Fortuny-Alventosa Morell Arquitectes, Inca, Spain | Jury Winner, Sustainable Multi-Unit Residential Building, 12th Annual A+Awards

Casa Lohr by Veinte Diezz Arquitectos, Mérida, Mexico | Jury & Popular Choice Winner, Residential Renovations & Additions, 12th Annual A+Awards

This year’s volume is a true atlas of the world’s best architecture, with scores of countries represented. All told, Architizer’s publication celebrates the ability of architects to create buildings that improve the lives of people around the globe. It is this far-reaching context that makes “Architizer: The World’s Best Architecture” an essential addition to the library of discerning design lovers everywhere.

This year’s winners include work by signature firms like Foster + Partners, Mecanoo, Neri&Hu and more. Many smaller, younger or more specialized studios, such as  VAN VAN Atelier, Steffen Welsch Architects and FrankFranco Architects, also grabbed their opportunity, submitting winning projects that wowed the jury and the public alike — now they are published internationally alongside some of the most renowned names in the profession.

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Prepared Rehmannia Root Crafts Exhibition Hall by LUO studio, Xiuwu County, Jiaozuo, China | Jury Winner, Cultural + Expo Centers, 12th Annual A+Awards

Tower 15 by OODA, Leça da Palmeira, Portugal | Jury Winner, Multi Unit Housing – High Rise, 12th Annual A+Awards 

The judges were consistently awed by the new architectural directions signaled by the cohort of this year’s finalists, with many citing the renewed importance of contextualization, both with the immediate surroundings and with history, through an emphasis on regional materials, labor and techniques that respond to local conditions and heritage. The increasing prominence of landscape-driven design and building reuse across the globe was also remarkable.

All of these tendencies highlight the industry’s shift towards greener, more environmentally minded practices, proving that high-tech innovations are not the only way forward; low-tech innovations in passive heating and cooling, water reuse, and natural ventilation and illumination abound. With projects ranging from rural community centers to national transportation infrastructure, this year’s winners demonstrate the extraordinary impact of architecture at both local and global scales, highlighting works that act as new models for communities and cities worldwide.

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Haus 1 – Atelier Gardens by MVRDV, Berlin, Germany | Jury Winner, Architecture +Renovation, 12th Annual A+Awards

Left: Perelman Performing Arts Center at the World Trade Center by REX, New York City, New York | Popular Choice Winner, Hall / Theater, 12th Annual A+Awards Right: Richard Gilder Center for Science, Education, and Innovation by Studio Gang, New York City, New York | Jury Winner, Museum, 12th Annual A+Awards

Half of the projects included in the book came out on top with the prestigious A+Awards jury, made up of more than 400 luminaries from fields as diverse as construction, fashion, publishing, product design, real-estate development and technology. The jury represents a sought-after segment of design-savvy professionals, and the Jury Winners therefore have a stamp of industry-wide approval.

The other half secured Popular Choice awards, having been voted the best according to hundreds of thousands of votes by a global, public audience. The resulting collection of projects is therefore a true and comprehensive reflection the world’s finest architecture, in the eyes of all that experience it. Whether a large commercial space or small pavilion, each winning project demonstrated architectural excellence through clever planning, brilliant teamwork and innovative uses of technology.

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Kempegowda International Airport, Bengaluru — Terminal 2 by Skidmore, Owings & Merrill (SOM), Bengaluru, India | Jury & Popular Choice Winner, Sustainable Transportation Project, 12th Annual A+Awards

?eš?a Vas Pool Complex by ENOTA, Novo Mesto, Slovenia | Jury Winner, Architecture +Color, 12th Annual A+Awards

This diverse range of A+Award-winning projects are honored within the hardbound covers of this illustrated compendium, ensuring that these projects will be seen and celebrated by design enthusiasts, architectural peers, and potential clients across the world. Each featured project is accompanied by stunning photographs printed in full color on premium-quality paper.

Thank you to every single participant in this year’s A+Awards — the world of architecture and design is richer thanks to your hard work and dedication, and we are honored to be able to share your work with the world.

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Cover image shot by Ema Peter Photography  | The House of Courtyards designed by VDGA – Varsha and Deepak Guggari Architects, Dubai, United Arab Emerites | Popular Choice, Architecture +Photography & Video, 12th Annual A+Awards  

As firms begin to receive and unbox their new treasures, we encourage the featured A+Awards winners to show us photographs of their book alongside their winning project or team and to send us the photo. We’ll share the best images on Architizer and social media platforms. Keep an eye out for the results!

To participate:

  • Snap a Photo: Take a moment to capture your A+Awards Book, whether it’s a candid shot or a staged photo. It could be a picture of you (or you and your team) with the book, or an image of the book in the context of your winning project, as demonstrated above!
  • Send It Our Way: Email us the image(s) at  so that we can include it in our Architizer Journal feature.
  • Share on Social Media: Post the picture using the hashtag #ArchitizerAwards, and don’t forget to tag us @Architizer. We’ll be liking and reposting!

If you haven’t yet secured your copy, you aren’t too late — click here to order your book featuring the 12th Annual A+Awards cohort:

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Want to see your work in next’s year edition of Architizer: The World’s Best Architecture? Winners of Architizer’s 13th Annual A+Awards will see their work in print. Click here to learn more and to start your entry

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Insider Voices: 9 Esteemed Design Leaders Join the A+Awards Jury

The A+Awards are still open for entries, and with the Main Entry Deadline on December 6th, now is the time to share your work with the world. These awards not only offer global recognition for your projects but also provide the opportunity to elevate your practice by showcasing your designs to an audience of industry leaders and innovators.

One of the most distinctive features of the A+Awards is the exceptional jury, a group of over 250 experts from architecture, publishing, technology, and beyond, who evaluate the entries and celebrate the best in design. Each year, we expand the panel to include fresh voices that reflect the evolving design landscape.

Enter the 13th Annual A+Awards

Among this year’s new jurors, nine standout design leaders bring exceptional expertise as founders and principals of renowned practices. Their work spans innovative housing concepts, culturally impactful projects, and cutting-edge sustainability efforts.

So without further ado, meet nine of the new voices redefining what’s possible in architecture:


Saul Kim

Director, Saul Kim Studio and Adjunct Professor, Hongik University

Saul Kim is an architectural designer and founder of Saul Kim Studio in Seoul, specializes in unconventional design solutions for global clients.

With a Master of Architecture from Harvard University Graduate School of Design, Saul combines innovation with a personal touch. His ‘Architecture Anomaly’ series is an experimental architectural autobiography that has gained recognition online.

Saul’s dedication to education is evident in his role as an adjunct professor at Hongik University and as an instructor at Domestika, where he mentors a thriving community of nearly 3000 students


Alison von Glinow

Co-Founder, Kwong Von Glinow

Alison Von Glinow is a highly accomplished architect and co-founder of the award-winning practice Kwong Von Glinow, based in Chicago. A graduate of the Harvard Graduate School of Design and Barnard College, Alison’s career has spanned prestigious roles with internationally renowned firms, including Herzog & de Meuron, SOM and Toshiko Mori Architect. Her work reflects a deep commitment to creating innovative, optimistic spaces that foster cultural engagement and elevate everyday experiences.

As a licensed architect in Illinois and New York, and a dedicated advocate for design excellence, Alison serves as Chair of the Burnham Prize and is a Board Member of the Chicago Architectural Club. Kwong Von Glinow’s accolades include the Architectural League Prize, AN Interior’s Top 50 Architects, and multiple AIA awards for projects ranging from elegant residences to transformative public spaces.


Elizabeth Graziolo

Founding Principal, Yellow House Architects

Elizabeth Graziolo is the award-winning founder and principal of Yellow House Architects, a collaborative-minded practice based in New York City specializing in residential and commercial work. She has directed projects ranging from private homes to developments in the United States and abroad. Elizabeth is a trustee of The Institute of Classical Architecture & Art, The Museum of the City of New York, and The Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science & Art and serves on the Delano & Aldrich/Emerson Fellowship Committee of the American Institute of Architects. Elizabeth is an ADPro and a 2022–24 Architectural Digest AD100 honoree. In 2021, AD profiled her as “One to Watch.” She has recently contributed to articles for The Institute of Classical Architecture & Art, Traditional Building, and Veranda. Elizabeth has been honored with The Museum of the City of New York “City of Design Award” and the prestigious Cooper Union President’s Citation in Architecture.


Suning Zhou, Tao Tang, Ziye Wu

Principals, Mix Architecture

Founded in 2016, Mix Architecture is committed to exploring the possibility of architecture in various contexts to respond to the most primitive emotional and spiritual needs of human beings. By connecting imagination and reality, Mix Architecture creates space that enters deep consciousness through the exploration of the spirit of the site and the sensitivity to material construction, integrating people, architecture, and nature intrinsically.

As a qualified architectural design firm, its projects cover urban planning, architectural design, interior design, and landscape design. The team has long focused on the design and research of new business formats, cultural revitalization, urban renewal, and rural revitalization, offering creative and comprehensive solutions to the increasingly complex and changing urban environmental, social, and cultural needs and ensuring the integrity and quality of project completion through refined management and control processes.


Jen Wood

Founding Principal, AD—WO

Jen Wood is a founding principal of AD—WO, an internationally acclaimed art and architecture practice recognized for its critical and experimental approach to spatial design. As a licensed architect in New York, Jen has extensive experience working with leading architecture firms in both Melbourne and New York. She earned her Bachelor and Master of Architecture degrees from the Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology, as well as a Master of Advanced Architectural Design from Columbia University.

At AD—WO, Jen’s work investigates spatial systems and their entanglement with issues of racialization, ecological degradation and coloniality. Rooted in decoloniality and conceptual art, her practice develops architectural schemes that challenge conventional frameworks, offering expansive definitions of freedom and communality. AD—WO’s work has been showcased at renowned exhibitions such as the Venice Architecture Biennale, the Chicago Architecture Biennial, and the Museum of Modern Art, and is held in the permanent collections of the Art Institute of Chicago and the High Museum of Art in Atlanta.


Sameep Padora

Founding Principal, sP+a and Dean, CEPT University

Sameep Padora is an architect and author. Born in Chamba, Northern India, Sameep Padora established his Mumbai based practice in 2007 after graduating from the GSD, Harvard University.

The studio’s work has been widely published and has in the past received the Wallpaper Design Award for Best Public Building, Beazley Architecture Prize, Wienerberger Brick Award, Archdaily Building of The Year, Wallpaper Design Award for House of the Year, as well as the Architectural Review’s Emerging Architecture and the AR Library Commendation Awards.

Besides the architectural practice, Sameep also runs a not-for-profit sPare that researches issues of urbanization in India with a focus on housing. sPare’s research publications; In the Name of Housing, How to build an Indian House and(de)Coding Mumbai are projects attempting to unravel the production of affordable housing in Indian cities.

Sameep has presented the studio’s projects and built work at numerous forums including te Seoul Biennale and at various universities including the GSD, Cooper Union, Cornell and TU Delft amongst others. Sameep serves on the academic boards of a number of educational institutes and is currently the Dean of the Faculty of Architecture at CEPT University.


Meisa Batayneh

Founder & Principal Architect, maisam architects and engineers

Meisa Batayneh is the founder and principal architect of maisam architects & engineers, established in 1987 with offices in Amman and Abu Dhabi. Over her long and distinguished career, she has led multi-disciplinary teams on large-scale international and regional projects. In 2015, she was recognized as the Leading Arab Woman Architect by the Arab syndicate for Architects and Engineers.

In addition she is actively involved in social initiatives through numerous national and international commissions and boards. Maisam’s work has won numerous global awards, including the Architizer A+Award in 2015, LEAF Award in 2014 and multiple Arabian Property Awards. Maisam won the World Architecture Festival’s Future Projects for “School in a Park” in 2019. Ms. Batayneh joined the Board of the LafargeHolcim Foundation for Sustainable Construction in January 2020. Ms. Batayneh has served on the Master Jury of the Aga Khan Awards for Architecture and was appointed member of its steering committee for the fifteenth cycle 2022 and sixteenth cycle 2025.

 

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A Night to Remember: Architects Take Center Stage at the A+Awards Gala in Chengdu

Architizer's 13th A+Awards features a suite of sustainability-focused categories recognizing designers that are building a greener industry — and a better future. Start your entry to receive global recognition for your work!

This November, architects from around the world descended upon Chengdu, gathering to celebrate the innovators and trailblazers of the 12th Annual A+Awards program. As the warm glow of the setting sun illuminated the rosy stones and twinkled on the lake, Architizer’s vibrant celebration of the world’s best architecture began. The event was a truly global celebration graced by an inspirational line-up of emerging architectural talents and established industry leaders alike, hailing from Australia, Brazil, Philippines, Slovenia, South Africa and more.

Set in the Sichuan capital’s majestic LUXELAKES · The Water Theater, a masterful design by Antoine Predock Architects, each winner in attendance took to the stage to celebrate their achievement and receive their iconic A+Awards trophy, with stunning projects showcased on the big screen. The dazzling evening also served as the perfect launch party for the 13th A+Awards season — which is now open for entries! Later, five standout firms took to the stage to receive Special Honoree Awards, starting with Nuno Fonterra of Mecanoo, winner of the Firm of the Year Award.

As an architect and partner who has been with Mecanoo for over 20 years, Nuno’s career reflects the wider firm’s incredible trajectory as it has spread its wings to grow from a small and dedicated studio working in the Netherlands to a multidisciplinary architectural firm of over 130 people from 25 different nationalities, whose work remains grounded in its humanistic approach.

“Receiving the Architizer Firm of the Year Award is more than just an accolade; it is a celebration of the creativity, dedication, and diversity that has defined Mecanoo for nearly four decades,” Nuno said in his acceptance speech. “It reaffirms our philosophy to design with purpose, connecting people and places, and brings the poetry of architecture to life.”

While there are thousands of new architectural voices emerging each year, Architizer’s The Emerging Firm of the Year award reserved for up-and-coming firms that are challenging existing paradigms and bringing fresh perspectives for the next generation. This year, the honor when to MUDA-Architects, whose work has significantly shaped Chengdu.

Founder and principal Lu Yun’s heartfelt and elegant words touched everyone in the room: “I still remember last year’s awards ceremony in Paris, and this year, being here at LUXELAKES in Chengdu feels especially meaningful, as we practice in this city. I’m also very happy to spend this wonderful evening here, with so many outstanding designers and architects from around the world.”

The third speech of the night was given by special guest Dong Gong of Vector Architects, who received the accolade of Leadership in Design and explained the powerful shift underway in Chinese design: “As we witness the gradual evolution of urbanization in China, we find that architecture is not just adapting to these changes; it is transforming. The role of architecture is shifting from being a symbol of power or a landmark to becoming a mediator and coordinator in the collaborative development of our urban and rural landscapes.

This transition does not imply a compromise in construction quality. Instead, it reflects a more thoughtful and intentional approach. It allows architecture to coexist harmoniously with the social, historical and natural contexts that sustain us, thereby fostering a vibrant and dynamic vitality in our cities.”

Next, Sanjay Puri took to the stage to accept the visionary Sustainability in Design award in recognition of his innovation in climate-responsive architecture. Given that the firm is based in India, where roughly 90 percent of the country is considered an extreme heat danger zone, their work is remarkable, emphasizing energy efficiency, heat mitigation and passive cooling techniques.

“In most cases , it is a constant battle with clients to use design elements and principles that are sustainable since the clients concerns are focused mostly on the “looks” and the “cost” of the project,” Sanjay stated. “Winning this award for sustainability makes all those numerous battles fought worthwhile and is an encouragement to search and implement more ideas creating more sustainable environments and contribute in any small way to making and ensuring that the world will be a better place, reducing carbon emissions and reducing climate change.”

Finally, the Innovation in Design award went to MAD Architects, accepted by associate partner Fu Changrui: “The year 2024 marks the 20th anniversary of MAD, and it is a great honor to receive such praise and recognition. We will certainly prioritize innovation in our practice. We hope that in the future, we will continue to share more exceptional and innovative works with you.”

The gala was a truly magical occasion, one where architects from around the world not only gathered to honor and celebrate each other’s work, but also engaged in meaningful conversation, grounded in inspiration, and built bridges between cultures and design approaches.

This was a unique gathering of some of the industry’s brightest minds, and if it taught us anything about the state of our industry, it is this: Led by these extraordinary pioneers, the future of architecture is in good hands.

Congratulations once again to the Winners of the 12th Annual A+Awards, and best of luck to this season’s participants in the world’s largest architectural awards program!

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Crafting the Future: A+Awards Jury Welcomes 4 Architectural Material Experts

Architizer’s A+Awards are back, and with the Main Entry Deadline on December 6th, now is your chance to showcase your work to some of the most forward-thinking minds in architecture and design. Our jury of over 250 experts spans architecture, technology, material science and beyond, reflecting the diversity and innovation celebrated by the expansive A+Awards categories. This year, we’re thrilled to welcome four influential leaders whose work in material innovation and research is reshaping what’s possible in the built environment.

Enter the 13th Annual A+Awards

These new jury members are breaking ground in sustainable structural design, cutting-edge construction technology and research, façade innovation, and traditional material craftsmanship. From creating circular construction systems to reimagining prefabrication and exploring the artistry of local materials, their expertise drives architecture toward a more sustainable and creative future. Each brings a distinct vision that pushes the boundaries of material use, inspiring architects worldwide to rethink and elevate their work.

Discover how these material pioneers are leading architecture into its next chapter.


Philippe Block

Professor, Co-director Block Research Group, Institute of Technology in Architecture, ETH Zurich

Philippe Block is Full Professor of Architecture and Structures and head of the Institute of Technology in Architecture (ITA) at ETH Zurich, where he co-leads the Block Research Group (BRG) with Dr. Tom Van Mele, and director of the Swiss National Centre of Competence in Research (NCCR) on Digital Fabrication. He studied architecture and structural engineering at the Vrije Universiteit Brussel in Belgium and at MIT in the US, where he earned his PhD in 2009.

The BRG develops sustainable and circular construction solutions through the advancement of computational structural design and innovation in digital fabrication and construction. Philippe and Tom translate their research into practice, with the consultancy Foreign Engineering and the ETH spin-off VAULTED. Most significant is the development of the Rippmann Floor System (RFS), a low-carbon-footprint, fully circular prefabricated concrete floor solution.


Belinda Carr

ConTech Communicator and CEO, Carr Builds

With a background in architecture, interior design, BIM management, building science and construction, Belinda Carr has a unique take on construction technology and innovation. Identifying a gap in the dissemination unbiased educational info in the construction tech landscape, Belinda channeled her knowledge and passion into launching a YouTube channel, social media outlets and a podcast.

This platform serves as a source of truth for industry professionals and enthusiasts alike, providing the critical insights and information that were previously lacking. Belinda’s commitment to advancing the industry’s knowledge base is paralleled by her role at DPR Construction’s prefabrication team. With a vision that aligns with the innovative ethos of DPR, Belinda is helping to steer the construction industry towards a more efficient and sustainable future.


Troy Donovan

Principal – Façade Designer, Prism Facades

Troy is a principal at Prism Façades, a design and engineering consultancy in Sydney, Australia. As a façade designer, he has developed specialist skills in the design of components and custom fabrication, which he applies to the development of new façades. He has a broad range of industry experience, and has worked in Australia, New Zealand, New York.

Troy is also an accomplished illustrator and is active in the architectural community as a mentor, blogger and speaker. His enthusiasm and willingness to share has encouraged a sketching and model making culture amongst the architect’s and students he works with.


Nguyen Ha

Principal Designer, ARB Architects

Nguyen Ha is the co-founder of arb architects Vietnam, based in Hanoi. She set up a practice office in Vietnam with two Swiss architects Kurt Aellen and Laurent Cantalou right after she returned from Switzerland, where she completed the MAS programme at the Department of Architecture at the Federal Institute of Technology Zurich (ETHZ). Creating the sense of serenity that architecture can provide to everyday life in every setting is the focus of architect Nguyen Ha’s work.

At the same time, she always wants to search and experiment with new materials in architecture, which is why she also works as an artisan to find new forms of expression in materials. Ha collaborates with craftsmen and multi-disciplinary artists to develop projects that explore traditional materials and produces a number of contemporary installations of ceramics, lighting, and traditional toys.

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Advocates for Change: 8 Visionary Leaders in Architecture Join the A+Awards Jury

The A+Awards are back and with the Early Entry Deadline on October 25th, it’s your chance to get your work in front of some of the most influential voices in architecture and beyond. Our jury, made up of over 250 experts from across architecture, design, publishing, technology and more, is as diverse as the projects it celebrates. Each year, we’re excited to welcome new leaders who are breaking new ground and redefining what’s possible in the built environment.

Enter the 13th Annual A+Awards

This year, we’re proud to introduce eight inspiring individuals who are truly advocating for change in the industry. These visionary leaders are using architecture to tackle real-world challenges, whether it’s designing sustainable spaces, reimagining how cities function, or creating environments that honor community and identity. Their work is reshaping the way we think about the role of architecture in today’s world and their impact reaches far beyond buildings.

Learn more about these eight advocates for change and how their passions is driving the future of architecture:


Andrew Maynard

Director, Austin Maynard Architects

Andrew established Andrew Maynard Architects (now Austin Maynard Architects) in 2002 after winning the Asia Pacific Design Award’s grand prize for his mobile work station, THE DESIGN POD — the first of many awards he has received throughout his career. Andrew is Tasmanian and has a bachelor of Environmental Design and a bachelor of Architecture (with honors), both of which he received at the University of Tasmania. In 2020, Andrew was named Fellow of the Australian Institute of Architects for his significant contribution to the architecture profession. Andrew was also a founding board member of Nightingale Housing — a non-for-profit organization creating ethical, socially sustainable and cost effective housing, whilst also revolutionizing the developer-dominated housing market.

Andrew is an innovative and inspiring architect whose work has been published globally and exhibited worldwide — from New York, Budapest and Osaka; to Milan, Sao Paulo and Tokyo. Andrew’s work has been shown throughout the world. His first big exhibition was at the YOUNG Guns exhibition in New York City in 2004 while his Styx Valley Protest Shelter was exhibited at the Venice Architecture Biennale. Andrew is regularly asked to lecture, which he loves. He has been a keynote speaker at the Malaysian Institute of Architects conference, the New Zealand Institute of Architects conference and the Anabata conference in Jakarta.


Hans Ulrich Obrist

Artistic Director, Serpentine


Hans Ulrich Obrist (b. 1968, Zurich, Switzerland) is Artistic Director of Serpentine in London, and Senior Advisor at LUMA Arles. Prior to this, he was the Curator of the Musée d’Art Moderne de la Ville de Paris. Since his first show ‘World Soup (The Kitchen Show)’ in 1991, he has curated more than 350 exhibitions, including recent exhibitions Enzo Mari at Triennale Milano (2020) and WORLDBUILDING at Centre Pompidou Metz (2023) and Julia Stoschek Collection Dusseldorf (2022).

In 2011 Obrist received the CCS Bard Award for Curatorial Excellence, and in 2015 he was awarded the International Folkwang Prize, and most recently he was honored by the Appraisers Association of America with the 2018 Award for Excellence in the Arts. Obrist’s recent publications include Ways of Curating (2015), The Age of Earthquakes (2015), Lives of the Artists, Lives of Architects (2015), The Extreme Self: Age of You (2021), and 140 Ideas for Planet Earth (2021), Edouard Glissant: Archipelago (2021), James Lovelock: Ever Gaia (2023) Remember to Dream (2023), Une vie in Progress (2023).


Jha D Amazi

Principal, MASS Design Group

Jha D Amazi believes that the narratives upheld in our public realm should be expanded to represent, honor, and celebrate the experiences, histories, and cultures of people who have been historically denied representation in our memorial landscape. As a Principal at MASS Design Group, Jha D leads the Public Memory and Memorials Lab, engaging communities to design projects such as the Franklin Park Action Plan (Boston, MA), the Emmett Till & Mamie Till-Mobley National Monument Project (Tallahatchie County, MS and Chicago, IL), the Gun Violence Memorial Project (Chicago, IL, and Washington D.C.), and the Sugar Land 95 Cemetery Revitalization Project (Sugar Land, TX).

Beyond her contributions at MASS, Jha D is a spoken word artist, event producer, and self-proclaimed SpaceMaker for the LGBTQ+ communities of color. In 2023, she was appointed to the Governor’s Advisory Council on Black Empowerment by Massachusetts Governor Maura Healey. Jha D graduated with honors from Northeastern University (B.S. Arch) and the University of Pennsylvania (M. Arch I). Prior to joining MASS, she worked as a Designer at Sasaki and taught studio at the Boston Architectural College.


James Corner

Founding Partner, Field Operations

James Corner is Founding Partner of Field Operations, based in New York City, with offices in San Francisco, Philadelphia, London and Shenzhen. His work focuses upon the design of important urban public realm projects, which include New York’s highly acclaimed High Line, San Francisco’s Presidio Tunnel Tops, Chicago’s Navy Pier, Cleveland’s Public Square, Santa Monica’s Tongva Park, London’s South Park at Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park, Hong Kong’s Victoria Dockside, and Shenzhen’s new city of Qianhai.

James’s work has been recognized with numerous awards, most notably the ASLA Design Medal, the Richard Neutra Award for Professional Excellence, the American Academy of Arts and Letters Award in Architecture, and the Cooper Hewitt National Design Award. He holds Honorary Doctorates in Design from the Technical University of Munich and Manchester Metropolitan University. His work has been exhibited at the Museum of Modern Art in New York, the Cooper Hewitt Design Museum, the National Building Museum, the Royal Academy of Art in London, and the Venice Biennale. His books include The High Line: Foreseen/Unforeseen (Phaidon, 2015); The Landscape Imagination (Princeton, 2014), and Taking Measures Across the American Landscape (Yale, 1996).

James is Emeritus Professor of Landscape Architecture and Urbanism at the University of Pennsylvania Weitzman School of Design, where he served on the faculty since 1990 and as Professor and Chairman from 2000-2013. He sits on the Board of the Urban Design Forum and the Government Advisory Board of Shenzhen and is an Elected Member of the American Academy of Arts and Letters.


Kongjian Yu

Founder & Principal Designer, Turenscape

For over 25 years, Kongjian Yu has fought against deteriorating urban ecologies and the environment. His pioneering research on Ecological Security Pattern (1995) and Ecological Infrastructure, Negative Planning and Sponge Cities (2003) has been adopted by the Chinese government as guiding theory for nationwide ecological protection and restoration campaigns. He helped shift Chinese national-level policies from economic development-centered urbanism toward ecologically prudent urbanism through numerous letters to top Chinese leaders and over 600 lectures to almost all ranks of Chinese officials; numerous television programs; and as a leading member of several national expert committees. He is the editor and/or author of several text books authorized to train Chinese officials.

Yu defines landscape architecture as the art of survival. His guiding design principles are the appreciation of the ordinary and a deep embrace of nature, even in its potentially destructive aspects such as urban flooding. He drew on inspiration from his childhood farming experience and the ancient wisdom of water and waste management to design and test a series of nature-based solutions, including strengthened constructed wetland for water filtration, ‘green sponge’ for storm water management and ecosystems services-oriented design for brownfield remediation. He has then upgraded and standardized these solutions to become replicable ecological engineering modules that can be implemented at large scale in a cost-effective manner.

Beyond his scientific research and education as professor and social advocate, Yu practices what he advocates in terms of green solutions and sustainability. In 1998, he founded Turenscape, one of the first private practices in urbanism and landscape architecture in China, which has grown to become one of the largest practices in the world in these fields, with over 500 professionals. He and his team have designed and built over 500 projects in over 250 cities in China and abroad. He has won over 40 prestigious international awards for his ecologically sound and culturally sensitive projects. Yu is the author of over 20 books and is the founder and chief editor of internationally awarded magazine Landscape Architecture Frontier. He has been an invited lecturer, speaker, and guest professor around the world. He founded and has been leading the Graduate School of Landscape Architecture, and the College of Architecture and Landscape Architecture at Peking University for decades. Yu received his Doctor of Design Degree at Harvard Graduate School of Design in 1995.


Germane Barnes

Founder, Studio Barnes / B-arn-S

Germane Barnes is the Principal of Studio Barnes, and Associate Professor and Director of the Master of Architecture Graduate Program at the University of Miami School of Architecture. Barnes’ practice investigates the connection between architecture and identity, examining architecture’s social and political agency through historical research and design speculation.

His work has recently been exhibited in the Museum of Modern Art’s groundbreaking 2021 exhibition, Reconstructions: Architecture and Blackness in America, and the 2021 Chicago Architecture Biennial. He is a winner of the Architectural League Prize and is a Rome Prize Fellow at the American Academy in Rome. He was selected in the inaugural cohort of The Dorchester Industries Experimental Design Lab created by Theaster Gates and sponsored by Prada. His work has also been featured and acquired to the permanent collections of international institutions most notably San Francisco MoMA, LACMA, The Art Institute of Chicago, The New York Times, and The National Museum of African American History and Culture. His project, Griot was widely published, as a participant in Biennale Architettura 2023, Laboratory of the Future.


Julia Watson

Author and Researcher, Julia Watson LLC and Lo—TEK Institute

Julia Watson is an Australian born, award-winning author, educator, and landscape designer based in Brooklyn, New York. Watson is an expert on traditional and indigenous technologies and focuses her work at the intersection of anthropology, ecology and innovation. Her eponymously named studio foregrounds traditional knowledge, sustainability and nature-based innovation, while the Lo—TEK Institute launched in 2024, to foster climate and environmental literacy for scholars worldwide. Watson was named by Wallpaper* in 2023 and 2024, as one of the 300 people defining creative America, and is the 2024 recipient of the Institute of Classical Architecture and Art’s Arthur Ross Award for lifetime achievement in Education.


Hubert Klumpner

Architect & Principal-Partner, Urbanthinktank_next, Professor of Architecture & Urban Design, ETH Zurich

Hubert Klumpner is an Austrian architect and the design principal of Urbanthinktank_next. He currently holds the position of Professor of Architecture and Urban Design at the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology in Zurich, ETHZ. He is internationally renowned for his architecture, urban and research projects, which focus on the interface of informality and the design of architecture prototypes, innovative building typologies, and civic spaces for culture, education and shelter in pursuit of an alternative architecture practice. Through his architecture practice Urbanthinktank, Klumpner has been influential as one of the originators of the “social turn” — a movement that gained recognition at the MoMA exhibition Small Scale Big Change / New Architectures of Social Engagement in 2010.

Urbanthinktank’s work aims to transform everyday neighborhoods into critical areas for imagining public space and social practices, emphasizing the role of architecture as critical infrastructure for art and culture in addressing inclusion in post-crisis cities. As a founding partner of Urbanthinktank, he has received numerous awards and prizes, including the Golden Lion at the International Architecture Biennale Venice, the Chicago Award of the Museum of Architecture and Design, the Curry Stone Foundation Design Prize, and the Gold Holcim Award Latin America. Current projects include Fabrica de Cultura in Barranquilla, Colombia, and the General Urban Plan for Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina. His contributions are widely published in architecture books and journal article.

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Celebrating the World’s Best Architecture: Architizer’s A+Awards Gala To Take Place in Chengdu

It’s that time of year… Architizer eagerly awaits the upcoming 12th Annual A+Awards Gala, which will be hosted in partnership with LUXELAKES · A8 Design Center. This November, architects and designers from around the world will descend upon the LUXELAKES · The Water Theater, an architectural treasure designed by Antoine Predock Architects and located in Tianfu New District, Chengdu, China. The gala is set for Thursday, November 21 and promises to be a remarkable evening of celebration for the architecture and design community.

The A+Awards gala already has a long and illustrious history, and this year’s event promises to be unlike any before it. Chengdu, a thriving hub of architectural innovation, serves as the perfect backdrop for this year’s event. The city boasts more than a dozen A+Award-winning projects, making it one of China’s most significant centers of modern architecture. Guests will have the opportunity to explore Chengdu’s rich architectural landscape and experience the city’s design excellence firsthand.

The A+Awards Gala is a global event honoring the innovators behind the world’s most outstanding buildings and spaces. This year’s gala will highlight the winners of the 12th Annual A+Awards, alongside a seated dinner and reception. Attendees will have the opportunity to engage with architects, designers and industry leaders from around the world.

The choice of the iconic LUXELAKES · The Water Theater as the venue is symbolically fitting. The event will also serve as a party for the 13th A+Awards — currently open for entries with a Main Entry Deadline of December 5 — which is celebrating the unique talent of architects who expertly balance global challenges with local needs. Designed by the Albuquerque firm, Antoine Predock Architect, the majestic, topographic building is the product of extensive research into the people and surrounding landscape, perfectly embodying a new brand of architecture that is both innovative and deeply rooted in its context.

Architizer 12th Annual A+Awards Gala venue: LUXELAKES · The Water Theater by Antoine Predock Architect, Chengdu, China

This year’s gala will also feature speeches by this year’s A+Awards Special Honorees. These accolades recognize influential individuals, firms, or organizations that are leading the way in the field of architecture and have left an indelible mark on the built environment. Special Honorees will include:

In addition to the award presentations and celebrations, Architizer will unveil the newest edition of its highly acclaimed book, “Architizer: The World’s Best Architecture.” This renowned publication showcases every winning project from the most recent A+Awards season, providing readers with a captivating journey through cutting-edge, transformative architectural designs — each described by the architects themselves.

Architizer is excited to celebrate the world’s best architecture with an unforgettable gathering of glamour, inspiration, and celebration in Chengdu this November. The event will provide a platform for recognizing the extraordinary individuals and projects that shape our world, and inspire future generations of architects and designers.

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Architizer 12th Annual A+Awards Gala venue: LUXELAKES · The Water Theater by Antoine Predock Architect, Chengdu, China

About Architizer

Home to the world’s largest community of architects online, Architizer’s core mission is to celebrate the world’s best architecture and the people that bring it to life. Powered by continually evolving technologies, we serve architects with the inspiration and information they need to build better buildings, better cities, and a better world. We advocate for a more sustainable, resilient and ethically designed built environment. We provide design professionals and building-product manufacturers with a global platform to promote their work through awards, competitions and engaging content.

About LUXELAKES ·Eco-City

LUXELAKES · Eco-City, located in the southern area about 28 kilometers from the center of Chengdu, is an important gateway to the future core area of the Tianfu New District under the overall urban structure of Chengdu’s “two cities and two hearts”. As an international new city that integrates high-end residential, high-end industries, and leisure and entertainment facilities, it is based on scarce ecological resources and has pioneered the introduction of water systems into the city’s functional sector, achieving a model for the development of a domestic ecological new city. In the future, it will accommodate more than 200,000 urban residents and industrial population, with a total land area of 8,300 acres, construction land of 4,200 acres, landscape land of 3000 acres, and municipal supporting land of 1,100 acres.

About LUXELAKES · A8 Design Center

As a design culture platform, LUXELAKES · A8 Design Center is committed to helping emerging designers grow and injecting design thinking into urban development through cross-border resource integration and bottom-up community-based working methods.

The Main Entry Deadline for Architizer's 13th A+Awards is Friday December 6th! This season we're spotlighting the talent of architects who expertly balance global challenges with local needs. Start your entry.

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