IIDA Best of Asia Pacific Design Awards

The IIDA Best of Asia Pacific Design Awards honors outstanding creativity and design in interior design and interior architecture projects based in Asian Pacific countries. Established in 2013, this award recognizes some of the most notable interior design projects in the Asia-Pacific region across 15 categories.

Who Should Submit
This award is open to participants worldwide with interior design projects located in the Asia-Pacific region and completed within the previous two (2) calendar years.

Why Should I Submit?
Enter for the chance to have your work evaluated by world-renowned interior designers and architects like Emily Huang; Kimberly Frank, IIDA; and Ryoko Okada. Projects are judged on excellence in aesthetics, design, creativity, and function as well as the suitability of the design solution to the project challenge and the successful integration of the elements of design.

Winners are honored during an in-person event in Paris. Winners will be honored and awarded during the event, on IIDA.org, and in an official press release distributed to leading industry outlets and media partners.

When
This award is open annually, August through September.

To be notified directly when this competition opens, contact IIDA Design Competitions Manager Veronica Whitaker at competitions@iida.org.

2025 Best of Asia Pacific Design Winners’ Celebration in Paris

2025 Best of Competition

A modern restaurant interior features wooden beams, elegant tables set for dining, and a view of scenic outdoor landscapes. — Deqin Meri Poodom Hotel by W.DESIGN

Photos by Sensory Design Wang Ting

A cozy modern lounge features dark furnishings, a fireplace, and expansive windows showcasing a mountain view under a cloudy sky. — Photos by Sensory Design Wang Ting

A cozy, modern living room features a fireplace, stylish seating, and large windows showcasing majestic mountains in the background. — Photos by Sensory Design Wang Ting

A figure in a flowing garment walks in a corridor illuminated by beams of light, casting patterned shadows on the walls. — Photos by Sensory Design Wang Ting

A silhouette of a person walks past modern sculptures in a dimly lit, minimalist space with geometric lighting creating depth. — Photos by Sensory Design Wang Ting

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2025 Jurors

A woman with long dark hair smiles confidently while wearing a navy shirt, standing in a sunlit outdoor setting with blurred greenery. — **Alda Ly**
Founder and Principal
ALA Studio

A smiling man with short hair wears a black jacket and stands in front of a modern, bright background featuring glass elements. — **Brett Shwery, FIIDA**
Global Director, Principal and Senior Vice President
HKS

A woman with shoulder-length black hair smiles brightly while wearing a blue top, set against a dark background. — **Suzette Subance Ferrier, IIDA**
Managing Executive
TPG Architecture

View the 2025 IIDA Best of Asia Pacific Design Awards winning projects here
View the 2024 IIDA Best of Asia Pacific Design Awards winning projects here

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