In a world racing toward the future, where technological advancements and architectural feats dominate headlines, the past often becomes an afterthought. For architect Ziyu Liu history is not something to be left behind but rather a foundation upon which the future is built.
Written by
Liliana Alvarez
Some of the world’s most extravagant casinos are more than just places to gamble; they are stunning works of art. Their interiors are designed to capture attention and evoke a luxury few other places can match.
The BIG SEE Architecture & Interior Design Awards 2025 are open for submissions, offering architects and designers the opportunity to gain international recognition for their work.
Category
Architecture & Interior Design
Eligibility
Open to public
Register
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Awards & Prizes
Use of BIG SEE Architecture Award Logo. Official Award Certificate. Stage Presentation, Awarding & Photo/Video Shoot. Winning Project Feature on the BIG SEE Website. BIG SEE Report Project Presentation (1/6 Page). BIG SEE Report Issue Inclusion. Social Media Recognition on BIG SEE Facebook & Instagram. Free entrance to the 2-day BIG Architecture 2025
Entries deadline
Regular: January 19 – March 15, 2025. Latecomers: March 16 – April 13, 2025
Price
Registration fee: Regular: 200 €, Latecomers: 300 €
Informed by the rolling hills intersected with river valleys that wind through the undulating cityscape of Tbilisi, Cityzen Tower’s design by Zaha Hadid Architects echoes its context at the intersection of the city’s urbanism and its natural environments.
Project name
Cityzen Tower
Architecture firm
Zaha Hadid Architects (ZHA)
Location
Tbilisi, Georgia
Principal architect
Patrik Schumacher
Design team
Alicia Hidalgo Lopez, Armando Bussey, Besan Abudayah, Bowen Miao, Catherine McCann, Charles Walker, Ignacio Fernandez De Castro, Jessica Wang, Jose Pareja Gomez, Kutbuddin Nadiadi, Laizhen Wu, Manuela Gatto, Maria Avrami, Massimo Napoleoni, Panos Ioakim, Takehiko Iseki, Thomas Bagnoli, Yevgeniya Pozigun
Typology
Commercial › Mixed-use Development
In the heart of the lush green forests of northern Iran, Villa of Paradise Platform awaits you as a sanctuary of tranquility and natural beauty. This villa, designed in a modern style and inspired by nature, is an ideal place to escape from the daily grind and experience special moments with family and friends.
Project name
Villa of Paradise Platform: A Place Where Nature is Hidden
Architecture firm
Norouzdesign Architecture Studio
Tools used
Midjourney AI, Adobe Photoshop
Principal architect
Mohammadreza Norouz
Collaborators
Mohammadreza Norouz
Typology
Residential › Villa, Hospitality, Tourist Complex
Archisource presents the Drawing of the Year Awards 2025, the sixth annual, creative imagery Awards - free to enter and open to all!
Category
Architecture & Design
Eligibility
Open to public
Register
https://archisource.org
Awards & Prizes
£125,000 in prizes plus London Exhibition features and international publication
Entries deadline
20th April 2025 23:59 GMT
Nestled within the lush embrace of Thailand’s tropical forest, this modern villa stands as a testament to the harmonious integration of architecture and nature. Drawing inspiration from the elegant simplicity of Japanese design principles, this residence embodies a unique blend of contemporary aesthetics and traditional craftsmanship.
Project name
The Concrete House
Architecture firm
Rabani Design
Tools used
Midjourney AI, Adobe Photoshop
Principal architect
Mohammad Hossein Rabbani Zade
Design team
Rabani Design
Collaborators
Mohammad Hossein Rabbani Zade, Morteza Vazirpour
Typology
Residential › Villa
The Wonder Global Design Awards is dedicated to promoting creativity and the design industry. They firmly believe that the exceptional creations of designers have the power to make the world a better place.
Organizer
Wonder Global Design Awards
Category
Architectural Design, Interior Design, Product Design, Graphic Design & Fashion Design
Eligibility
Open to public - Agency, Freelance Designers, Students
Register
https://www.wonderglobalawards.com/
Awards & Prizes
Certificate of Achievement, award logo kit, top 50 company logos, award trophy, metal pin, permanent online exhibition, exclusive personal profile and interview webpage displayed permanently, and Western + Eastern social media highlights. Design of the Year, Designer of the Year, Gold, Silver, Bronze, and Winner
Entries deadline
June 30, 2025
Price
Agency: $130/ Additional Category: $60 each. Freelance Designers: $80/ Additional Category: $30 each. Students: $60/ Additional Category: $20 each
The house in Guarujá, located in the city of Guarujá on the coast of São Paulo, sits within a gated community that is part of a protected area of the original Atlantic Forest.
Project name
Guarujá House
Architecture firm
Nitsche Arquitetos
Location
Guarujá, São Paulo, Brazil
Typology
Residential › House
Beton Cire Paint Showroom - An Ode to Real-world Coat Paintings, Interior Design by NDB Design Studio.
Project name
Beton Cire Showroom
Location
Chengdu Fusenmei No.1 Hall, China
Photography
Yunmian Photography Studio
Principal architect
Ni Dongbo
Design team
Zhang Xiaoqing
Collaborators
Derrick Wang
Interior design
NDB Design
Completion year
October 2023
Construction
Chengdu Shangyang Construction
Typology
Commercial › Showroom
