Architect of the year

Frida Escobedo Studio

Shortlisted for Dezeen Awards 2025 architect of the year, Frida Escobedo Studio is a Mexico City-based practice, founded by the eponymous designer in 2006.

Kéré Architecture

Shortlisted for Dezeen Awards 2025 architect of the year, architectural practice Kéré Architecture was founded in 2005 by Pritzker Architecture Prize-winning architect Diébédo Francis Kéré.

MAD

Shortlisted for Dezeen Awards 2025 architect of the year, MAD is a global architecture practice that works across product design, architecture, interiors, design and art.

MVRDV

Shortlisted for Dezeen Awards 2025 architect of the year, MVRDV was launched in 1993 by architects Winy Maas, Jacob van Rijs and Nathalie de Vries.

Sou Fujimoto Architects

Shortlisted for Dezeen Awards 2025 architect of the year, Sou Fujimoto Architects was founded in 2000 and has studios in Tokyo, Paris and Shenzhen.