The INT Interior Design Awards 2025 have officially announced this year’s winners, celebrating projects that push the boundaries of creativity, functionality, and cultural identity. Recognized as one of the world’s most inclusive interior design competitions, the INT Awards honored projects from over 35 countries, across 85 subcategories.
From luxury residences in São Paulo to experimental high schools in Quebec, from immersive restaurants in Tokyo to visionary workplaces in Boston, the 2025 edition demonstrates how interior spaces continue to shape the way we live, work, and connect.
“Every year, the INT Interior Design Awards highlight how design can improve the way we live and work,” noted Hossein Farmani, INT Awards President. “The 2025 winners show how interior spaces can inspire communities, create meaningful experiences, and set new standards of excellence in our industry.”
This year’s winners not only represent outstanding design achievement but also reveal the emerging global trends that will define interiors in the decade ahead.
Headline Winners of the INT Interior Design Awards 2025
Commercial Interior of the Year
Watertown Exploratory Labs (WELL) by Elkus Manfredi Architects
Located in Massachusetts, WELL represents a new paradigm for collaborative research environments. Designed by Elizabeth Lowrey FIIDA, RDI, the project blurs the lines between laboratory, workplace, and community hub. Its flexible interiors are infused with natural light, sustainable materials, and adaptive furniture systems, encouraging innovation at every scale.
Public Interior of the Year
Aux Mille-Voix High School by TLA + UN + NEUF
Designed by Patric Sabourin, Hélène Roger, and Hugo Gagnon, this Canadian high school reinvents the role of educational spaces. Its interiors combine robust functionality with playful, light-filled gathering areas, ensuring that students not only learn but thrive socially and emotionally. The school demonstrates how public interiors can inspire the next generation through design.
Residential Interior of the Year
Walkway House by FGMF
In São Paulo, Brazil, Walkway House redefines the relationship between architecture and landscape. The home is punctuated by circulatory bridges and transparent transitions, weaving nature into everyday life. FGMF’s design reflects a broader Latin American trend toward homes that are open, breathable, and deeply connected to their context.
Hospitality Excellence
Hospitality was among the most competitive categories of 2025. Key winners include:
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YAMAGOYA by Cocoon Design Inc. — A striking Japanese restaurant that fuses traditional craftsmanship with cutting-edge minimalism.
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OBICA Restaurant & Lounge by Qreative Design Studio — An elevated dining experience where lighting, acoustics, and textures harmonize to create intimacy.
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Royal Ingwe River Lodge by KallieMamba Interior Architects — A South African resort that celebrates ecological luxury and indigenous materiality.
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Vogue Café Sydney by COOOP — A cosmopolitan café blending Sydney chic with international glamour.
These winners demonstrate how restaurants and hotels are now curated experiences, where interiors become the primary vehicle of storytelling.
Other Notable Winners
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The Ascend Headquarters – A Place of Variance by Ascend Design Pte Ltd: An innovative small commercial interior in Singapore.
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Aatma Manthan Museum by Sanjay Puri Architects: A cultural landmark redefining museum and exhibition design in India.
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Regal Seduction by Lori Morris Design: A Canadian residence showcasing maximalist luxury on a grand scale.
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The Blue Zone by Anna.Carin: A Swedish apartment that epitomizes Scandinavian clarity and tactile minimalism.
Regional Highlights: Global Design in Focus
One of the defining features of the INT Interior Design Awards is its geographic diversity. The 2025 edition highlighted projects across five continents:
North America
The United States and Canada demonstrated leadership in adaptive workplaces and public projects. WELL Labs showcased the future of collaborative research, while Aux Mille-Voix High School became a model for rethinking education through architecture.
Europe
European studios shined in luxury residences and cultural institutions. Lori Morris Design’s “Regal Seduction” presented a baroque-inspired yet contemporary home, while TLA + UN + NEUF elevated the civic potential of schools.
Asia-Pacific
Asia-Pacific dominated the hospitality sector. From Cocoon Design Inc.’s YAMAGOYA in Japan to COOOP’s Vogue Café in Sydney, the region continues to export designs that merge culinary culture with architectural innovation. Thailand, Indonesia, and China were also well-represented with hotels, spas, and residential projects.
Latin America
Brazil’s FGMF led with Walkway House, but the region also saw entries like Casa Tikira (Shinagawa Arquitetura) and Casa Arte 10 (DOS Architects), which reflect a trend of playful, contextually rooted homes.
Middle East & Africa
The hospitality sector flourished with entries like Royal Ingwe River Lodge in South Africa and wellness spaces like Lefay Resort & Spa Gargnano by Studio Apostoli. These projects highlight the region’s dual focus on ecological luxury and cultural authenticity.
Key Trends Shaping Interior Design in 2025
The awards reveal broader global design trends that extend beyond the individual winners.
1. Sustainability as Standard
What was once a niche is now non-negotiable. Projects across continents embraced biophilic principles, recycled materials, and energy efficiency. WELL Labs and Royal Ingwe River Lodge are prime examples where green design meets human comfort.
2. Cultural Storytelling
Restaurants like YAMAGOYA and institutions like Aatma Manthan Museum demonstrate how interiors can become cultural narratives, embedding identity and history into spatial design.
3. Adaptive Living and Working
From Walkway House to coworking hubs like The Great Room Bangkok, flexibility is central. The rise of multifunctional interiors is a response to hybrid lifestyles that blur home, work, and leisure.
4. Technology Integration
Smart lighting, AI-driven spatial planning, and immersive experiences are increasingly visible. INT winners in commercial categories revealed how digital tools are reshaping workplace productivity and customer experiences.
5. Wellbeing & Human Experience
Design is no longer just about aesthetics—it’s about emotional connection. Healthcare projects like Dr. Kapok Hospital and wellness resorts like Lefay Spa show how interiors now prioritize mental and physical health.
Designer Perspectives & Jury Vision
Hossein Farmani and the INT Awards jury highlighted that this year’s projects reflect a shift toward responsibility and inclusivity. The message is clear: interiors are no longer neutral backdrops—they are active agents in shaping human experience.
“From climate action to cultural preservation, interior designers are tackling issues once thought outside their scope,” one juror noted. “The winners of 2025 embody design’s ability to respond to global challenges with beauty and intelligence.”
Why INT Awards Stand Out
While competitions like Architizer A+ or Dezeen Awards have prestige, the INT Interior Design Awards distinguish themselves in three ways:
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Inclusivity — With 85+ subcategories, the program embraces every scale of project, from boutique cafés to large-scale civic institutions.
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Global Reach — Winners span 35+ countries, ensuring cultural and regional representation.
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Professional & Student Categories — By including emerging talent, INT positions itself as a pipeline for the next generation of designers.
This inclusivity makes INT not just an award, but a global design conversation platform.
The Future of Interior Design
Looking ahead, the awards reveal a future where interiors are:
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Hybrid — Homes and offices blur; wellness and leisure integrate into everyday life.
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Materially Innovative — Expect to see microcement, recycled composites, and tactile minimalism dominate material palettes.
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Regionally Rooted — Even in a globalized world, designers are finding ways to embed local identity and heritage into interiors.
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Digitally Enhanced — Technology will remain a silent partner, powering comfort and efficiency without overshadowing human experience.
The INT Interior Design Awards 2025 don’t just celebrate excellence; they forecast the directions the industry will take in the next decade.
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Conclusion
The INT Interior Design Awards 2025 remind us that interiors are more than aesthetic environments—they are frameworks for human potential. Whether it’s a high school in Canada, a family home in Brazil, or a restaurant in Japan, this year’s winners prove that great design transcends boundaries.
As the industry evolves, one truth stands clear: the interiors we build today will define the way communities live tomorrow.
