Best of Region
Out of over 650 submissions spanning 40 countries, 39 exceptional projects have emerged as Best of Region Winners in our 2023 Shaw Contract Design Awards. Meticulously selected by a diverse panel of judges from around the world, these projects represent the best of design from each region.
Scroll below to look through the Design Optimist lens at spaces that inspire new ways of working, learning, healing, and thriving.
2023 Best of India
Global Financial Company by SWBI Architects
Chennai, India
2023 Best of India
"This is a consolidation project of 6, 50,000 sq.ft. , housing various Business Functions is collocated in a leased Campus in Chennai and by sharing space and synergy. Infuses the urban elements of a city into a place that has an open, transparent and engaging spirit."
Bosch Global Software Technologies by Adrianse
Pune, India
2023 Best of India
"Changing of mindset from a traditional work culture to an agile ways of working which was a big achievement for us. This was a design only project, but we faced a lot of co-ordination challenges which we overcame "
Global Industrial Manufacturing Company by Zyeta
Hyderabad, India
2023 Best of India
"Revolutionary ideas take shape when brands make an effort to empathize with people and the communities they serve. Cultivating a brand image through workplace design makes people feel valued, giving them a space to grow intellectually."
Legato Health Technologies by Space Matrix
Bangalore, India
2023 Best of India
"Being one of the pioneers in the healthcare tech industry, post-pandemic, Legato health technologies wanted to create a facility for their employees that would prioritise wellness and become a state-of-the-art experience for them."
Multinational Tech Company Workplace by M Moser
Bangalore, India
2023 Best of India
"The client needed a space that would promote collaboration, innovation and wellness while encouraging staff to return to the office. Aligning with the company’s mission, we designed this human-centric, future-proof office."
All Best of Region Winners
Best of Asia
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Jakarta Selatan, Indonesia
Petaling Jaya, Malaysia
Kumamoto City, Japan
Best of Australia & New Zealand
Sydney, Australia
Perth, Australia
Dunedin, New Zealand
Ballarat, Australia
Melbourne, Australia
Best of Canada
Toronto, Canada
Calgary, Canada
Vancouver, Canada
Calgary, Canada
Best of Latin America
Santiago, Chile
Bogotá, Colombia
Santiago, Chile
Best of Middle East & Africa
Tel Aviv, Israel
Johannesburg, South Africa
Best of UK & Continental Europe
Dublin, Republic of Ireland
Amsterdam, Netherlands
London, England
Berkshire, England
Best of USA
Chicago, United States
Dearborn, United States
Falls Church, United States
Placerville, United States
Meet the Jury
Meet the jury who selected the best of design from each region across the globe.