Earlier this month, the BLT Built Design Awards proudly announced the 2024 winners, honouring the creativity and expertise of architects, designers, and construction innovators worldwide. This year’s programme has seen over 800 entries from 57 countries, revealing the wide scope of visionary ideas redefining both urban and natural landscapes. From established professionals to emerging talent, the BLT Built Design Awards celebrates those who are truly shaping the future of architecture, interior and landscape design, and construction.
The BLT Built Design Awards celebrate a unique diversity of expertise, recognizing everyone involved in bringing exceptional projects to life. From architecture firms to construction product designers, the awards shine a spotlight on those meeting today’s urbanization challenges with fresh ideas and impactful solutions. After multiple rounds of voting, each winning project was meticulously assessed by a jury of 31 leading professionals, media experts, entrepreneurs, and academics from the fields of architecture and design.
This year’s winners reflect a shared passion for visionary design across disciplines. The honour for Architectural Design of the Year goes to ATMOSPHERE by Krallerhof, Germany, a standout project by Hadi Teherani Architects with decking done by Kebony. WOSA Sintered Stone Showroom in Macau, created by The Volks Design Research & Consulting Ltd., claims Interior Design of the Year. In Landscape Architecture, Benjakitti Forest Park in Thailand by Arsomsilp Community and Environmental Architect + TURENSCAPE receives top honours, and System 02 by The Backcountry Hut Company from Canada takes Construction Product Design of the Year.
The emerging talents are equally celebrated: Timber & Table, a unique concept by Luxi Chen, receives Emerging Architect of the Year. Sonal Aggarwal’s striking work on the Yohji Yamamoto New York City Flagship Store is celebrated as Emerging Interior Designer of the Year. Finally, Exoskeletons in Taiwan by Cheng-Wei Lee is recognized as Emerging Landscape Architect of the Year.
Astrid Hébert, Co-founder of the BLT Built Design Awards, praised the outstanding quality of entries and their impact on the built environment: “We are incredibly inspired by the vision and commitment of this year’s winners. Each project tells a story of innovation and resilience, offering solutions to the complex challenges we face in our built environments. These winners are paving the way for future generations with bold, sustainable ideas that will resonate globally.”
This year’s competition highlights the talents of renowned leaders in architecture and design, including figures like Marcio Kogan from Studio Mk27, Zaha Hadid Architects, Tadao Ando Architect & Associates, MAD Architects, KPMB Architects, Bjarke Ingels Group, dwp | design worldwide partnership, Dominique Coulon & Associés, Concéntrico, Casson Mann, Sanjay Puri Architects and Stylt Trampoli AB; just to name a few. These influential voices inspire and guide the industry forward with an unyielding commitment to innovation and quality.
The BLT Built Design Awards continue to provide an invaluable platform for celebrating exceptional contributions to our built environment. This year’s winners embody a commitment to a more sustainable and creative future in architecture and design. Each winner gains exclusive benefits, including prominent recognition among industry leaders and an opportunity to shine at the grand ceremony in 2025.
For the full list of this year’s winners, visit the BLT Built Design Awards website.
About the BLT Built Design Awards
The BLT Built Design Awards recognize the expertise of all professionals involved in the realization of outstanding projects, on a global basis — from architecture firms and interior design experts to construction products and project management. More information at bltawards.com.
BLT Built Design Awards is a program under the 3C Awards, a leading organization curating and promoting design across the globe. The company represents today’s diversity and innovation in lighting design, furniture design, interior design, and architecture. Each brand is a symbol of design excellence around the world, showcasing professional and emerging designers’ work, to over 100 expert jury members. Developed by Hossein Farmani and Astrid Hébert, BLT Built Design Awards is managed by the 3C Awards under a larger organization called 3C Group, specializing in awards, marketing, media, and events. 3C Group is a sister company to Farmani Group, founded by Hossein Farmani. Farmani Group, established in 1985, is a leading global organization, curating and promoting photography, design, and architecture. More information at 3Cawards.com.