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A Critical Lens

Our Design Awards recognise the creative vision of the architects and designers who inspire new ways of living, working, learning and healing. The Awards place a spotlight on a diverse range of talents from across the globe, celebrating design in action and purposefully rewarding the innovative and truly inspiring work being done by the architecture and design community.

2020 Design Awards Judges

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Los Angeles, US. | Gensler L.A. | Studio Director, Design Director, Principal

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Nashville, US | West End Interiors | Principal, Founder

Singapore | Gensler | Principal, Managing Director

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Shanghai, China | M Moser | Director

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Edmonton, Canada | S2 Architecture Edmonton | Interior Designer

Modern office reception area with sleek design and SETIN INCORPORADORA logo on the wall

São Paulo, Brazil | Setin Incorporadora | Operations Director

Boston, US | Boston Architectural College | Dean of Interior Architecture

Professional workspace with a man in a button-up shirt sitting at a desk with a plant and documents

San Juan City, Phillipines | M Moser | Associate Director, Southeast Asia

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Melbourne, Australia | Gray Puksand | Partner

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Melbourne, Australia | Gray Puksand | Partner

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London, UK | Nat West Group | Head of Office Design

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Oakland, US | Kaiser Permanente | Principal Interior Designer


Modern office interior with a focus on flooring samples and design boards

Chicago, US | Perkins Eastman | Associate Principal

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Reno, US | MBA Architecture + Interior Design

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Shanghai, China | Joe Ho Associates | Director

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Seattle, US | ZGF | Principal

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Chicago, US | Whitney Architects | Design Director

Dubai, UAE | NOMAD/K | CCO, Founder

Guadalajara, Mexico | IHG | Manager, Design + Plan Review

Sydney, Australia | Siren Design Group | CEO + Founder

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Delft, Netherlands | Fokkema & Partners | Architect, Partner

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Atlanta, US | Daimler North America | Corporate Real Estate Manager

Woman sitting on a chair in a sophisticated interior with intricate mosaic flooring

Chicago, US | Hyatt | Global VP Product + Brand Development

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Shanghai, China | B+H Architects | Design Director, Interior Design, Principal


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New Delhi, India | AVA | Chief Architect, Managing Director

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Washington, DC | AvalonBay Communities, Inc. | Senior Director, Design