Asia Awards Organization Appoints ROS BANKSIA-SMITH To The 2026 International Jury For AADA & AHA
The Asia Awards Organization (AAO) is proud to announce the appointment of Ros Banksia-Smith as an official International Jury Member for both the Asia Architecture Design Awards (AADA) and the Asia Hospitality Awards (AHA) for the 2026 season.
A Fellow of the Design Institute of Australia (DIA) and Interior Designer/Owner Representative at FINNS Global, Ros Banksia-Smith is internationally recognised as a leading authority in luxury, leisure, and brand-led property transformation. Through her firm, Banksia Collective, she specialises in high-impact repositioning of hospitality, retail, and lifestyle assets—where visionary creativity meets commercial intelligence.
Design-Led Strategy: Where Concept Meets Capital
Ros’s work is defined by a philosophy she calls Design-Led Strategy—an approach that goes beyond aesthetics to align architecture, brand storytelling, and investment performance.
She does not simply design spaces; she repositions assets, ensuring that each project delivers elevated lifestyle experience while achieving strong commercial outcomes. Her ability to bridge concept and capital has made her a sought-after advisor across global luxury markets.
A Proven Leader, Returning as a Juror
As a 2024 AADA award winner, receiving Asia’s Best Hospitality Interior Design and Asia’s Best Retail Interior Design, Ros returns to AAO with a rare 360-degree perspective—having experienced the awards process as both a laureate and now an evaluator.
Her appointment strengthens the jury’s capacity to identify projects that not only demonstrate design excellence, but also set new benchmarks for longevity, relevance, and impact across Asia’s evolving built environment.
Global Recognition & Industry Influence
Award Excellence
Winner of Asia’s Best Hospitality Interior Design and Asia’s Best Retail Interior Design – AADA 2024
Global Authority
Accredited Interior Design Consultant for Hilton and Accor
Former Global Brand Ambassador for Revivo Wellness Resorts (by appointment)
Core Expertise
Luxury Hospitality & Retail Design
Brand Strategy & Property Repositioning
Design-Led Investment Alignment
Professional Distinction
Fellow, Design Institute of Australia (DIA)
Advisory Board Member, Asia’s Architecture & Design Association
Invited Senior Member, Asia Designer Communication Platform
Philanthropy & Purpose
Ambassador for Plastic Angels, advocating ethical and sustainable design practices
Elevating the 2026 Awards Standard
The AAO Committee is confident that Ros Banksia-Smith’s strategic insight, creative mastery, and international experience will further elevate the prestige of the 2026 awards—ensuring that nominated projects for both AADA and AHA meet the highest global standards of excellence.
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