As brands gear up to submit their entries by the January 24 Final Deadline for the 2025 A+Product Awards, they face a remarkable opportunity. This year’s jury, composed of over 50 of the world’s most influential architects and designers, represents a unique cross-section of industry expertise. Their collective judgment sets the standard for excellence, providing entrants an unparalleled chance to showcase their products to a global audience.
Here’s a rundown of just some of the architecture and design powerhouses that will be reviewing the innovative products, materials, lighting and furniture submitted to this year’s A+Product Awards:
Architectural Visionaries
The jury boasts architectural leaders such as Alan Maskin of Olson Kundig, who brings a deep knowledge of materials to architecture ranging from private residences to museums and galleries, and Francine Houben of Mecanoo, renowned for its pioneering public projects. Meanwhile, Carlos Madrid III from Skidmore, Owings & Merrill brings expertise from working on major urban projects worldwide, adding a layer of macro scale consideration to proceedings.
Together with visionaries like Omar Gandhi of Omar Gandhi Architects, recognized for his contextual and minimalist design approach, and Yichen Lu of Studio Link-Arc, known for blending Eastern and Western design philosophies, this group represents the pinnacle of architectural innovation and global thought leadership.
Interior Design Innovators
Interior design is well-represented by jurors such as Grace Eun from Studio O+A, whose creative spaces for tech giants have redefined workplace interiors. Meanwhile, Ken Wilson from Perkins&Will, an expert in both architecture and interior design, emphasizes sustainable and health-focused interior designs that have set new standards for commercial spaces. Their insights will help in selecting products that are both aesthetically appealing and functionally outstanding, meeting the demands of modern interior environments.
Sustainability Champions
Sustainability advocates like Sanjay Puri of Sanjary Puri Architects, renowned for his work with passive energy building practices, and Jean-Gabriel Neukomm of JG NEUKOMM Architecture, a proponent of energy-efficient designs, are critical to the jury. They evaluate products not only for design and functionality but for environmental impact, ensuring selections align with the global movement towards sustainability.
Technical Savants
Technical expertise on the jury is exemplified by professionals like Alessandro Mangano of Architectural Engineering Consultants, whose work focuses on marrying functional design with engineering solutions. Gee-Ghid Tse, Regional Design Lead at CRB Group, brings a deep understanding of how design impacts efficiency and sustainability across every type of project. Their technical acumen ensures that products chosen are not only innovative but are viable within complex architectural frameworks.
Get Your Brand in Front of the 2025 A+Product Awards Jury
Participating in the A+Product Awards places brands in front of this esteemed assembly, whose endorsement serves as a beacon to architects and designers worldwide. The diverse expertise of the jury ensures that products selected are versatile and innovative, poised to meet the evolving demands of contemporary architecture and design.
For brands striving to stand out in the crowded marketplace of design and architecture, entering the 2025 A+Product Awards is part of every top brands’ core strategy for building trust with specifiers this year. With the Final Entry Deadline fast approaching on January 24, 2025, get started now to ensure your products are seen and celebrated by the architectural world — throughout the coming year and beyond!
