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The Awards
Celebrating the creative best and foremost from the region's design and architecture industry, the annual Design Middle East Awards will honour the year's top architects, designers, projects, and firms.
The award ceremony with various categories will strive to recognise the individual excellence, company strengths, and project success. The awards presentation will take place at a five star venue followed by the ceremony and gala dinner. It’s an event to rejoice, network, and celebrate the deserving talent. Winner receives a commemorative trophy, extensive print and online coverage in the Design Middle East.
Nominate now, to stand a chance to win at the Design Middle East Awards 2024.
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Project Awards
Best Retail Project
of the Year
The award will go to the best retail project of the year on the basis of design, interiors, and innovation. The project to consider for this category are shopping malls, stand-alone retail outlets, also includes spas, gyms, and salons. This award will be chosen by a panel of judges who will take the design aspect affecting the retail experience of customers strongly in consideration. Entries should support their nomination with no more than 1000 words of description of the retail project and it’s standout features making the retail experience a joyous one.
Commercial Project
of the Year
This award is for the outstanding interior design for a commercial/public sector project, which includes museums, government buildings, cinemas, airports, offices, and galleries in the Middle East. Judges will make their choice on the basis of the design, innovation, and technology, used in the project.
Entries should support their nomination with no more than 1000 words of description of the commercial project and standout features of the development.
Residential Project
of the Year
This award is for the outstanding residential project in the Middle East based on the design, innovation, and creativity. Judges will make their choice on the basis of the various aspects of design like technology, lighting, walls, flooring, façade, outdoor area, and interiors.
Entries should support their nomination with no more than 1000 words of description of the residential project and its
Design Education
of the Year
This award is for an outstanding school or a university development in the Middle East. Judges will make their decision on the basis of design, innovation, and how engaging and inspiring are the interiors for the student.
Entries should support their nomination with no more than 1000 words of description of the design education development and its design highlights.
Landscape Project
of the Year
The award will go to the best landscape project of the year on the basis of design and technology. This award will be chosen by a panel of judges who will take into consideration the landscape design and the aspect of sustainability.
Entries should support their nomination with no more than 1000 words of description of the landscape project and the note-worthy design highlights.
Lighting Project
of the Year
The award will go to the outstanding lighting project completed for a residential, commercial or retail development. This award will be chosen by a panel of judges who will take into consideration technology, sustainability, and innovation.
Entries should support their nomination with no more than 1000 words of description of the lighting project and the note-worthy design and technology highlights.
Innovation In
Design Award
The award will go to the most innovative design-led project in the Middle East. It could be either public, residential, retail, or a design education project high on innovative elements, better solutions, and newness. The judges will focus on highly innovative projects in terms of design, technology, and materials.
Entries should support their nomination with no more than 1000 words of description of the hospitality project and design highlights.
Healthcare Project
of the Year
The award will go to an incredible healthcare project with a design that promotes the health and well-being of its occupants. Judges will be looking for a project with a holistic design and innovative approaches to healthcare environments.
Entries should support their nomination with no more than 1000 words of description of the healthcare project and the note-worthy design features.
Sustainable Project
of the Year
The award will go to the outstanding project —residential, commercial, or retail, which is most sustainable, and has used extensive environment-friendly initiatives hence reducing the carbon footprints..
Entries should support their nomination with no more than 1000 words of description of the sustainable project and the note-worthy design and technology highlights.
Interior Fit-out Project
of the Year
The award will go to the best interior fit-out project of the year on the basis of design, fit-out works, and technology. This award will be chosen by a panel of judges who will take into account the project that showcases excellence in main areas of fit-out.
Entries should support their nomination with no more than 1000 words of description of the project and the note-worthy fit-out features.
Refurbishment Project
of the Year
The best selection of adaptive reuse and refurbishment architecture project in the Middle East
Mixed-use Development
of the Year
This category awards the best overall architecture for a built architectural complex with multiple and combined functions, including (but not limited to) commercial, residential, co-working, institutional, health and wellness, cultural, hospitality, sports and recreation, transportation and more, and are physically and functionally integrated.
Master Plan
of the Year
Any completed master plan dedicated to the long-term connections between buildings, infrastructure, social and economic conditions, environments, and future development.
Best Future
Project
This category is dedicated to any type of building and development that is already in progress or slated to begin construction soon, and gives an insight into what the future may hold through distinct architectural, use of advanced technology, and environmental qualities.
Design & Build Project
of the Year
Judges will evaluate submissions based on materiality, colour, contrast, texture, how it responds to its contextual surroundings, how the design was interpreted to the brief of the client, how it creates a space which is culturally relevant, as well as being unique and contemporary for the built environment.
Entries should support their nomination with no more than 1000 words of description of the healthcare project and the note-worthy design features.
Cultural Project
of the Year
Museums, art galleries, religious structures, visitor centres, libraries, theatres, concert halls, stadiums, arenas, and all other entertainment venues are examples of cultural projects.
Best Independent
Showroom (Kitchen)
Well designed showrooms focussing on kitchen products and design.
Best Independent
Showroom (Bathroom)
Well designed showrooms focussing on bath products and design.
Restaurant Design
of the Year
This award is for the outstanding interior design of a restaurant in the region.
Bar Design
of the Year
This award is for the outstanding interior design of a bar in the region.
Wellbeing Project
of the Year
This award is for the outstanding design project focussing on health and wellbeing.
Installation Design
of the Year
This award is for the outstanding installation which highlights design and innovativeness.
Hospitality Project
of the Year (Hotels)
This award is for a remarkable hotel or resort project in the region.
Company Awards
Architecture Firm
of the Year
This award category recognises the outstanding architectural firm in the 12 months to the end of September 2021. Judges will be looking a firm, which delivers high quality projects in the MENA region. Judges will be looking for the firm’s greatest achievements, projects, and financial summary of the relevant period.
Entries for the Architecture firm of the Year category should support their nomination with no more than 1000 words about the firm and its progress.
Interior Design Firm
of the Year
The award is for an outstanding design firm of the year whose projects standout with Inspiring and creative ideas. Judges will be looking for a firm, which has shown excellence in design and delivered excellent projects on time.
Entries should support their nomination with no more than 1000 words of description about the firm and its progress.
Fit-out Firm
of the Year
The award is for the outstanding fit-out firm of the year who has delivered some amazing projects in the past 12 month till September 2021. The limelight would be on firm’s completed projects, financial summary, nature of clients, and other accomplishments.
Entries should support their nomination with no more than 1000 words of description about the firm and its achievements
Decor Retailer
of the Year
The award is for the retail company with exquisite design goods and accessories. Judges will be looking for the retailer with successful deals, nature of clients, projects associated with along with the annual turnover.
Entries should support their nomination with no more than 1000 words of description about the retail company and its clients and business.
Boutique Firm
of the Year
The award is for an outstanding boutique firm of the year whose projects standout with inspiring ideas and incredible designs. Judges will be looking for a firm with less than 20 employees who have delivered excellent projects on time and have impacted the industry with their ideologies and design beliefs.
Entries should support their nomination with no more than 1000 words of description about the firm and its progress.
Specialised Manufacturer
of the Year
The award is for an outstanding manufacturing firm which specialises in material for producing final products used in the design industry like glass doors, kitchen slabs, hardwood floors, etc.
Entries should support their nomination with no more than 1000 words of description about the firm, projects, and other achievements.
Best Workplace
of the Year
The award is presented to the architectural firm that takes on a people-centric approach and demonstrates strong commitment towards employee empowerment and enrichment. Companies must make an effort in terms of improving employee’s job satisfaction, employee recognition and retention, fair communication, and promote work-life balance.
Entries for the Best Workplace of the Year category should support their nomination with no more than 1000 words about the firm and its progress.
Best Retail Lighting Supplier
of the Year
The company would receive the award for supplying world-class lighting for retail projects throughout the region.
Best Lighting Company
of the Year
The award would go to the company for providing world-class lights and lighting installations for a variety of projects throughout the region.
Excellence In Health
& Safety (Fit-Out)
of the Year
Door Specialist
of the Year
This award is for the leading door manufacturer for creating high-quality, creative door solutions.
Homegrown Furniture Brand
of the Year
Design of homegrown furniture brand, including chairs, tables, seating and storage solutions for indoor and exterior use.
Brand of the Year
Paints
Tech-Savvy Firm
of the Year
Best Consultancy firm
of the Year
The award would go to a provider of engineering or design solutions who are pushing the envelope in the region.
Design & Build Firm
of the Year
The award recognises a firm that excels in both design and construction, producing creative, high-quality projects.
Individual Awards
Interior Designer
of the Year
The award is for the interior designer showcasing excellence in design in the region. The judges would consider the completed projects in 12 months ending September 2021 and future exciting plans in the pipeline.
Entries should support their nomination with no more than 1000 words of description about the interior designer, clients, and proud projects.
Architect
of the Year
Saluting the outstanding architect and his excellence in the field of architecture in the region. Judges will consider the projects completed in the last 12 month until September 2021, those in pipeline and other achievements. Initiatives related to sustainability and environment should also be mentioned.
Entries should support their nomination with no more than 1000 words of description about the architect, company, projects, clients, and future projects.
Lifetime
Achievement Award
This award will go to an individual that has made an outstanding contribution to the design and architecture sector in the region during his/her career. This award will be chosen by a panel of judges.
Entries should support their nomination with no more than 1000 words of description and also include details about the projects, accomplishments, and other contributions made towards this field.
Project Manager
of the Year
The award is for an incredible and immensely talented manager who is a valuable asset to the company. Judges will be looking for an individual who attributes to the success of a project with his/her invaluable contribution in the field of design and architecture.
Entries should support the nomination with no more than 1000 words of description and also include details about the projects, accomplishments, and other contributions made towards this field.
CEO
of the Year
The award for CEO of the Year will go to the individual who demonstrates and delivers outstanding results at his or her organisation during the previous 12 months.
Fit-Out Leader
of the Year
This award will be given to someone who has made a significant contribution to the region's fit-out industry.
Fit-Out Project Manager
of the Year
This award is open to any Project Manager who has played a key role in project managing a successful fit-out project that has been completed within the last 12 months.
Emerging Architect
of the Year
The award recognises the most promising emerging architect (30 or below) who is working in the Middle East. Judges would consider the completed projects in the region, projects in the pipeline, and other accomplishments.
Emerging Interior Designer
of the Year
The award recognises the most promising emerging interior designer (30 or below) who is working in the Middle East. Judges would consider the completed projects in the region, projects in the pipeline, and other accomplishments.
Landscape Architect
of the Year
A landscape architect who creates and executes outstanding landscape projects in the region.
Submit Your Nominations Here
- To submit a nomination, click on the "Download the Form" button below
- You'll be then directed to a form where you need to fill in all of the requested fields
- Answer all of the required questions as clearly and concisely as possible
- Please also include a statement of not more than 1000 words on why you deserve to win the award
- If you'd like to send documents supporting your nomination, collate them in a single PDF file not larger than 10MB and email it to roma@bncpublishing.net
- You will receive a confirmation once your nomination has been received.
- Any further queries can be e-mailed to the address above
Design Awards 2024
Winners will be announced and celebrated at the prestigious Design Middle East Awards Gala Dinner.
Design Middle East Awards 2023
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