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Illustration of diverse group of people collaborating on design project with colorful swatches and blueprints in an Education Facility setting

Thank you for registering your projects for the 2020 Design Awards

On October 19, the judges selected by ShawContract will virtually join to vote on the finalists, which will be announced in early November. Then, the global winners will be voted and announced.

Modern staircase in an education facility with colorful vertical stripes on the wall and a blurred figure descending

Look Back to Look Forward

Design is powerful in the impact it has on people and planet for good. Our Design Awards program has celebrated these powerful impacts for the past 14 years. It recognises projects that are not just beautifully designed, but those that make a social impact on the community and on the occupants of the space.

The Lodge at Gulf State Park

2019 Design Awards

Take a look at the designs that were selected out of 700 submissions in over 32 countries.

2019 Final Winners

Modern office lounge with beige and brown patterned carpet, contemporary chairs, geometric pendant light, and a glass-enclosed fireplace

When BP decided to re-brand the US ‘Lower 48’ section of their corporation, they named it BPX Energy. They then decided to move the headquarters from Houston, TX to Denver, CO to grow their onshore oil and gas business in the Rocky Mountains.

Modern workplace with open seating area featuring grey sofas and a round white table, young professionals working in a collaborative office environment

The idea behind Collision Lab at Cornell Tech is simple— get the best and brightest in the space and let their minds “collide” to create tech solutions, start-up companies, new products and so much more.

Education facility hallway with commercial carpet tile flooring and two children walking

Transforming a space from a two-story Art Deco building into a 21st Century learning facility was the challenge assigned to architecture firm Chaulk Studio. Fortunately, designing thoughtful, innovative and socially-impactful projects is what Chaulk specialises in.

Modern education facility with contemporary seating and large windows, featuring commercial ceramic tile flooring

As one of the largest library systems in North America, Calgary Public Library is an important part of the community it serves. The new main branch was created and inspired by its diverse inhabitants, as more than half of Calgary’s residents are active cardholders.

Modern lobby with blue and white patterned commercial carpet, featuring wooden ceiling beams and glass doors

Following the devastation left in the wake of 2004’s Hurricane Ivan, The Lodge at Gulf State Park was established. The loss of the property was catastrophic to the state park, economically, environmentally and socially. As they picked up the pieces, the State of Alabama and city of Gulf Shores decided to rebuild the hotel with a goal in mind of embodying the old lodge while keeping environmental sustainability at the forefront.

Education facility with geometric patterned commercial carpet tile flooring, colorful seating, and a young person walking

During Hale Junior School’s original consultation with SITE Architecture Studio, school leadership made it clear they wanted to create a learning environment that mirrored their educational philosophy of Prepare, Teach and Connect.

Illustration of a person selecting from a variety of colorful flooring swatches including shades of blue, black, red, and yellow

How can we design our thoughts, actions and experiences to improve tomorrow?