Designs Worth Tracking: Announcing the Winners of the Architecture Hunter Awards 2025

Architecture Hunter is proud to announce the winners of the Architecture Hunter Awards (AHA) 2025, a distinction dedicated to honoring exceptional achievements across architecture, architecture representation, product design, interior design, urban design, social and student projects, and beyond. This year’s awards highlight projects that represent the forefront of creativity, sustainability and purposeful design, reinforcing the role of architecture in shaping the future of our built environments.

Since its creation, Architecture Hunter has become a global platform for architectural inspiration and innovation, curating the best works for an audience spanning more than 3 million people worldwide. The AHA embodies Architecture Hunter’s mission to foster meaningful connections within the architectural community and to elevate projects that make a lasting impact.

See below for a look at the 2025 Winners:

Museum of Humanity by Studio Apaaar | © Pranit Bora, Onil Shah | Winner in Architecture, Mixed-use Buildings

Architecture

Commercial & Offices – Ibira Work by FGMF
Garden Landscape – Casa Pupunha by Hana Eto Gall Landscape
High Rise Buildings – AGE360 by ARCHITECTS OFFICE & Triptyque Architecture
Hotels & Resorts – NOT A HOTEL MINAKAMI TOJI by SUPPOSE DESIGN OFFICE
Houses – Residence SAB by Govaert & Vanhoutte Architects
Institutional Facilities – Chandigarh University D-6 by Charged Voids
Mixed-use Buildings – Museum of Humanity by Studio Apaaar
Renovations – Testi 223 by ARW Associates

Architectural Representation

Photographs – The Grand Ring Expo Osaka by György Palkó
Renders – “FabricA” – Multipurpose Temporary Cloth Pavilion by Hristo Rizov
Videos – House of Memories by Sohaib Ilyas

Product Design

Bathroom & Wellness – Avesso by Cité Arquitetura
Furniture Design – J39.5 by AtMa inc.
Lighting Design – Kiri Table Lamp by Estúdio Ninho
Small Object Design – Mucuri Cobogó by TCC Whitestone

Regenerative Machines by Sebastián Carvajal | © Sebastián Carvajal Avilés | Winner in Student Project

Interior Design

Commercial, Offices & Hospitality – Estudiobola by Alan Chu
Residential – Riviera House by Studio Julliana Camargo

Social Projects

Social Architecture – Brumadinho Memorial by Gustavo Penna Arquitetos Associados

Student Projects

Student Project: Regenerative Machines for Marine Food Production by Sebastián Carvajal, Universidad del Desarrollo

Breezes of Tenerife by NO Architects | © Nazareno Amici | Winner in Hotels & Resorts

Unbuilt & Concepts

Commercial, Offices & Institutional – Rio-Africa Cultural Center by Estúdio Módulo de Arquitetura
High Rise Buildings – Allard Oscar Freire by Studio Arthur Casas
Hotels & Resorts – Breezes of Tenerife by NŌ Architects
Houses – Horizon House by Onus Architecture Studio
Interior Design – Fynbos Residence by Studio JVW
Urban Design & Masterplans – ALFAMA 2.0 // RE-habilitation / RE-vitalization / RE-structuration // by Aranguren & Gallegos Architects

Urban Design

Urban Design & Masterplans – Alluvial Decoder (City of Raleigh Storm Memorial) by A Gang of Three

Firms

Best New Architecture Firm – HW Studio
Firm of the Year – Spasm Design Architects

Brumadinho Memorial by Gustavo Penna | © Jomar Bragança, Pedro Mascaro | Winner in Social Projects, Social Architecture

The AHA 2025 revealed an inspiring array of projects that showcase the power of thoughtful design to shape experiences, foster connection, and respond to context. From innovative approaches to materials and space to immersive environments that engage communities, the winners demonstrate how architecture can translate culture, nature, and creativity into spaces that resonate universally and leave a lasting impact.

The winners were selected by a distinguished international jury of leading architects, designers, and thinkers, whose diverse expertise ensured that each project was evaluated not only for its design excellence but also for its cultural, social, and environmental impact. Among the jury members were Deborah Berke (TenBerke), Juan Ignacio Aranguren (Zaha Hadid Architects), Maria Porro (Salone del Mobile Milano), Patrick Voigt (9sekunden), and Tatiana Bilbao & Team (Tatiana Bilbao Estudio), alongside other renowned voices shaping the future of architecture and design.

For the complete list of winners, please visit Architecture Hunter.

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