2025 AAA

Editorial

ARCASIA has established the ARCASIA AWARDS FOR ARCHITECTURE (AAA) to encourage and recognize exemplary works done by ARCHITECTS working in Asia in its endeavor to raise the standard of the built environment throughout Asia in general and in its Member countries in particular. The awards are judged by an independent panel appointed by the ARCASIA Council, consisting of three eminent architects from Asia, one eminent architect from outside Asia and one non-architect. The winners are determined by this jury panel and announced by the council.

The objective of the ARCASIA AWARDS FOR ARCHITECTURE (AAA) is to acknowledge exemplary architectural work and, in doing so, celebrate the Asian spirit, encourage the development and improvement of the Asian built environment and enhance awareness of the role of architects in the socio-economic and cultural life of Asian countries.The ARCASIA Award also aims to demonstrate that good architecture is a key positive influence on the human environment and that successful physical development in Asia need not be in disharmony with the cultural values, national identity or the natural environment of developing countries.In the AAA2025, there were 412 entries from 15 member countries or regions, and 398 entries were deemed eligible after a two-week qualification review. The jury selected 29 projects, including 10 Gold medals, 15 honorable mentions and 3 special awards(one for Socially responsible and two for Sustainability). This year, the jury also selected Project of the Year from among Gold medal winners, recognizing the best of the best projects.