The 2025 RIBA Asia Pacific Awards have been announced, marking the launch of the organisation’s brand new accolade dedicated to excellence in architecture in the region. RIBA president Chris Williamson praised the winners, saying they “exemplify architectureโs power to tackle complex challenges and inspire meaningful change”.
The winners include Taoxichuan Ceramic Culture Industrial Park by Beijing An-Design Architects & THUPDI (Jingdezhen, China), which won Adaptive Reuse, RIBA Member, and Urban Regeneration Awards for its masterplan combining new builds with adaptive reuse to reduce carbon emissions. Rui Xue Multi-Hall by Tongji University (Chengdu, China) won the AI Powered Design Award for its rural timber structure inspired by melting snow.
Other winners include House of Memories by Studio Gravitas and Eleemente & Bodh Design Group (Karnataka, India), which took the Design for Living Award for its multigenerational home designed in traditional โThotti Maneโ courtyard style with a modern twist. Qianhai Museum by Architectural Design and Research Institute of SCUT Co (Shenzhen, China) won the Future Projects Award for its cultural landmark spanning art, nature, and technology.
CapitaSpring by Bjarke Ingels Group (Singapore) won the Mixed Use Award for its 280-meter-tall vertical oasis with over 38,000 plants. West Wusutu Village Community Center by Inner Mongolian Grand Architecture Design Co (Hohhot, China) took the Social Architecture Award for its community hub for visitors of all ages. BRAC University by WOHA (Dhaka, Bangladesh) won the Sustainability and Resilience Award for transforming a waste ground into an educational hub. Seaside Pavilion on Chai Shan Island by GN Architects (Zhoushan, China) won the Temporary Architecture Award for its waterside pavilion breathing new life.
