Design Middle East Awards KSA 2025 Recognized Excellence in Design in Saudi Arabia
The Design Middle East Awards KSA 2025 awards ceremony was held on April 15, 2025, at Voco Riyadh. The awards celebrated outstanding creativity and innovation, recognising the most influential architects, designers, projects, and firms from across the region. With multiple categories, the awards ceremony seeks to honour outstanding individuals, strong company performances, and impactful projects.
Guided by the ambitious Vision 2030, Saudi Arabia is spearheading groundbreaking initiatives that aims to celebrate its rich cultural heritage while driving economic diversification and innovation.
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We extend our profound appreciation to all who contribute to the enduring success and stature of these awards. A heartfelt thank you to our incredible sponsors—your support makes this celebration of excellence possible, and we’re truly grateful for your continued commitment.
Gold partner: Numai Real Estate
Silver partner: Havelock One
Category partner: INC Group
Workplace partner: MillerKnoll
Complete list of Winners and Highly Commended:
Category: Landscape Project of the Year
Winner: TheVEROstudio – Landscape Architecture
Project: Triple Bay Marina Village for the AMAALA project
Lead Consultant: Foster + Partners
Client: Red Sea Global
Category: Hotel Project of the Year
Winner: Design Worldwide Partnership (dwp)
Project: Carlton Al Moaibed Hotel
Category: Lighting Project of the Year
Project: Caffeine Lab by Studio A.
(The award was accepted by a team member on behalf of the winner)
Category: Best Future Project
Winner: Aquarabia – Dewan Architects & Engineers
Category: Innovation in Design Award
Winner: Mimar Architecture + Engineering
Project: Dhahran Expo Convention Center
Category: Sustainable Project of the Year
Winner: Graphite
Project: Amaala Staff Village School
Category: Retail Project of the Year
Winner: AMAQ Interiors
Project: Arc’ De Sol
Category: Design & Build Project of the Year
Winner: Omrania
Project: Arriyadh Western Metro Station project
Category: Residential Project of the Year
Winner: DSA Architects International
Project: LiveIn Liwan
Category: Mixed-Use Project of the Year
Winner: DLR Group
Project: Madinah Gate
Category: Wellness Project of the Year
Winner: Brand Creative LLC
Project: Supernova
Category: Restaurant Design of the Year
Winner: Bluehaus
Sushisamba
Category: Commercial Project of the Year
Highly Commended: Bluehaus
Project: Public Investment Fund (PIF) Co-Builder
Category: Commercial Project of the Year
Winner: Havelock One Interiors
Project: Bank Albilad
Category: Workplace of the year
Winner: AtkinsRéalis
Category: Consultant of the Year
Winner: KEO International Consultants
Category: Interior Design Firm of the Year
Winner: ID Works
Category: Boutique Firm of the Year
Winner: Dar Iwan
Category: Fit-Out Firm of the Year
Highly Commended: ALEC Fitout
Category: Fit-Out Firm of the Year
Winner: INC Group
Category: Digital Design Excellence
Winner: AtkinsRéalis
Category: Architecture Firm Of The Year
Winner: Omrania
Category: Breakthrough Architect of the Year
Winner: Hussain Saleh, DLR Group
(The award was accepted by a team member on behalf of the winner)
Category: Emerging Interior Designer of the Year
Winner: Malak Hamza, AAID – Allen Architecture Interiors Design
Category: Interior Designer Of The Year
Highly commended: Veena Kanchan, VS Design Studio
Category: Interior Designer of the Year
Winner: Anna Rita Petrungaro, Omrania
Category: Fit-Out Leader of the Year
Winner: Andrew Mulligan, INC Group
Category: Woman Icon of the Year
Winner: Rasha Al-Tekreeti, Warû
Category: Architect of the Year
Winner: Lama Al-Kharboush, Aedas
Category: CEO of the Year
Winner: Mohammad Asha, ID Works global
Images: Joel Amparo & Eduardo Buenagua
