Established Programme
Asia Architecture Design Awards
Honoring the architects, designers and studios shaping Asia's built environment, from residential and commercial landmarks to interiors and urban design.
Asia Awards Organization
Celebrating Asia's Creative Excellence
Asia Awards Organization showcases groundbreaking achievements and meaningful contributions to society, driven by the belief that excellence exists across organizations of every kind and scale. More than recognition alone, AAO's annual awards celebrate the individuals and teams setting new benchmarks and shaping the future of their industries.
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Award Programmes
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International Judges
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Asian Countries
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Winners' Night · Bangkok, Thailand
Who We Are
A platform built to elevate Asia's best ideas
Asia Awards Organization (AAO) is an independent awards body dedicated to recognising and rewarding excellence across the region's most influential creative industries. We bring together rigorous, independent judging, a respected international jury, and a celebrated annual Winners' Night to give Asia's finest talent the recognition it deserves.
From landmark buildings to world class hospitality and breakthrough technology, our programmes set a benchmark for quality and shine a global spotlight on the people and projects defining the future of Asia.
Independent & Credible
A transparent judging process led by a distinguished international jury.
Pan Asian Reach
Entries and winners spanning 12+ Asian countries.
Growth Focused
We connect winners with media, partners and new business opportunities.
Future Facing
Expanding into technology and innovation to champion what comes next.
Our Programmes
Three awards, one standard of excellence
Each programme runs its own entries, judging and gala. Visit an award's dedicated site to learn more and submit.
Established Programme
Asia Hospitality Awards
Celebrating the hotels, resorts, restaurants and hospitality leaders delivering Asia's most memorable guest experiences and service excellence.
New
Launching 2027
Asia Tech Awards
Our newest programme, recognising the startups, products and creative technologists driving innovation across technology and the digital economy in Asia.
Registration Now Open
Ready to be recognised? Submit your entry.
Entries for the 2027 season are open across our programmes. Choose your award below and start your submission on its dedicated platform.
The Jury
Meet our Jury Panel
A distinguished panel of leading architects, designers, hoteliers, technologists, and industry experts from across Asia and beyond, bringing diverse perspectives and global expertise to the judging process.
ITGianfranco Bianchi
Founder & CEO, Italian Atelier
IT
SGIsabelle Miaja
Founder & Creative Director, Miaja Design Group
SG
THJenchieh Hung
Principal Architect, HAS design and research
TH
THKulthida Songkittipakdee
Architect & Educator
TH
AURos Banksia-Smith
Fellow, Design Institute of Australia
AU
THLee Lin
Regional Director APAC, NOBU Hospitality
TH
FRKaren Barmaki
Founder, Studio Karen B
FR
AHA14 August 2026 · 4 min read
Wellness Is No Longer a Hotel Amenity
Across Asia, wellness is moving from an amenity to an operating philosophy that influences architecture, food, programming, service, technology, and even the length and purpose of a guest’s stay.
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AADA13 August 2026 · 5 min read
The Vertical Village: Rethinking High-rise Living in Asian Cities
Rather than treating towers as stacks of private apartments, architects are beginning to imagine them as three-dimensional neighborhoods where streets become skywalks, gardens move into the upper levels, and community facilities are distributed throughout the building.
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AHA12 August 2026 · 4 min read
What Makes Asian Hospitality Distinctive in a Global Market?
Asian hospitality is not defined by a single service model. Its distinction lies in the ability to turn culture, place, and human connection into a form of hospitality that feels personal rather than programmed.
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AADA12 August 2026 · 6 min read
High-tech vs. Low-tech: Where Innovation Meets Asian Craft
Across architecture, interiors, product design and craft, a new generation of designers is discovering that the most compelling innovations do not necessarily replace traditional techniques with technology. Instead, they use technology to see, test, amplify and reinterpret what craft already knows.
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AADA11 August 2026 · 9 min read
The Princess, The Silk Village, and The Hotel That Refused to Shout: Inside Dusit Le Palais Tu Hoa
Named 2026 Asia’s Best Hospitality Architecture Design at the Asia Architecture Design Awards, the Dusit Le Palais Tu Hoa Hotel makes a contrarian case: in Asia’s fastest-growing tourism market, the most valuable architecture is the kind that defers to its place - and is built to last decades, not news cycles.
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Gallery & resources
Event photography and official submission guidelines for each award, in one place.
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Frequently asked questions
Can't find what you're looking for? Reach our team at hello@asiaawards.co.
AAO is an independent awards body that runs three programmes, the Asia Architecture Design Awards, Asia Hospitality Awards and the newly launched Asia Tech Awards, recognising excellence across Asia's creative industries.
Eligibility varies by programme, but entries are generally open to studios, companies, teams and individuals based in or operating across Asia. Full eligibility details are provided in each award's submission guidelines.
Each award manages its own entries. Choose your programme in the Awards section, visit its dedicated website, and follow the submission steps. You can download the official guidelines from our Media Center.
Entries are evaluated by our international jury of industry experts against published criteria, through an independent and transparent judging process.
Winners are celebrated at our annual gala evening. Dates and venue for the upcoming season are announced in our Newsroom and shared with all shortlisted entrants.
We welcome partners and sponsors across all three programmes. Contact us at partnerships@asiaawards.co to request our partnership deck.
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