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Seattle’s architecture is often defined by its relationship to landscape, light and climate. Across the city and the broader Pacific Northwest, architects have developed a design language centered on natural materials, strong indoor-outdoor connections and spaces that respond carefully to their surroundings. From residential projects framed around views, privacy and daily living to civic and cultural buildings that emphasize openness and public experience, Seattle architects are known for combining technical precision with a quieter, more restrained approach to design. The city has also become an important center for sustainable architecture, influencing conversations around environmental performance, regional identity and contemporary urban living far beyond the Pacific Northwest. Check out the full list of 30 firms on ! . . . #architecture #seattle #seattlearchitecture #architects #toparchitects #architizer #architectureinspiration #designstudio #architectureprojects #modernarchitecture #contemporaryarchitecture #pacificnorthwest #pnwarchitecture #archilovers #designinspo #architecturephotography

Today marks the final day of Public Voting in the Architizer A+Awards, and we’re closing things out with one of architecture’s most culturally significant categories: Museums. More than places to house collections, museums shape how stories are preserved, interpreted and experienced through space. This year’s finalists explore everything from cultural identity and civic presence to atmosphere, memory and public engagement: 1. Zayed National Museum by Foster + Partners 2. New Taipei City Art Museum by KRIS YAO | ARTECH 3. Crow Museum of Asian Art of The University of Texas at Dallas by Morphosis 4. The Pennsylvania State University, Palmer Museum of Art by Allied Works 5. Lost Shtetl Museum by Ralph Appelbaum Associates As Public Voting comes to an end, this is your last chance to explore the projects shaping today’s architectural landscape and help decide which ideas resonate most with audiences worldwide. 🗳️ Cast your final votes at the link in bio before voting closes tonight! . . . #ArchitizerAwards #ArchitectureAwards #PublicVote #MuseumArchitecture #CulturalArchitecture #ContemporaryArchitecture #DesignAwards #ArchitectureLovers #BuiltEnvironment #DesignInspiration

Public Voting is entering its final days, and with more than 100 categories to explore, the Architizer A+Awards offer a unique snapshot of the ideas, aesthetics and priorities currently shaping architecture around the world. Today’s spotlight is on the Hotels & Resorts category. 🌴 From remote desert retreats to immersive resort experiences, these finalists some of the most influential directions in contemporary hospitality design: 1. ZOLAND · EMEI by Studio J. Bridgland 2. THEROS All Suite & World Hotel by mastrominas architecture 3. Shebara Resort by Killa Design 4. Hotel BERGEBLICK by Beham Architekten 5. Desert Rock Resort by Studio Paolo Ferrari Don’t miss your chance to discover the projects defining today’s architectural conversation! And, of course, help decide which ones move forward. 🗳️ Cast your votes at the link in bio before Public Voting closes! . . . #ArchitizerAwards #ArchitectureAwards #PublicVote #HospitalityDesign #HotelArchitecture #ResortDesign #ArchitectureLovers #ContemporaryArchitecture #DesignInspiration #BuiltEnvironment

It's voting time! Today we’re looking at the Architecture + Photography & Video category. After all, what’s great architecture without great photography? From cinematic landscapes to quiet interior moments, our finalists show how visual storytelling shapes the way we experience architecture long after a project is built. The list of finalists includes: 1. The Grand Ring Expo Osaka by György Palkó 2. Desert Rock by Ema Peter 3. Kao La Amani Children's Village by AVESH GAUR 4. Piha Bunker by Simon Devitt Photographer Ltd 5. The Bridge House by Sohaib Ilyas Don’t miss the chance to explore all 100+ categories and cast your votes! 🗳️ Hit the link in our bio to learn more and start voting! . . . #ArchitizerAwards #ArchitectureAwards #PublicVote #DesignAwards #ArchitecturalPhotography #ArchitectureVideo #ArchitectureLovers #BuiltEnvironment #DesignInspiration

New day, new public voting spotlight for the A+Awards. Today we’re looking at the Architecture + Wood category. From structural systems to interior atmosphere and detailing, these projects show the range and versatility of wood in contemporary architecture. Warm, tactile, and increasingly central to conversations around sustainability, the material continues to evolve far beyond its traditional applications. The list of finalists includes: 1. Sino-Italian Cultural Exchange City Reception Hall — The Chinese Cultural Hall by aoe 2. Jacob’s Pillow Doris Duke Theatre by Mecanoo 3. Adaptive Renovation and Reuse Project for the Mahavira Hall and the Hall Enshrining the Founding Master Pagoda within the Honghua Zen Temple by Architecture and Engineering Co., Ltd. of Southeast University 4. Quinta de Adorigo Winery by Atelier Sérgio Rebelo 5. The Driftwood Village Center by Primary Architects 原初建筑 We’re only highlighting a selection of categories, so don’t miss the chance to explore them all. 🗳️ Hit the link in our bio to cast your votes and explore the full list of finalists! . . . #ArchitizerAwards #ArchitectureAwards #PublicVote #DesignAwards #ArchitectureWood #TimberArchitecture #WoodDesign #ArchitectureLovers #BuiltEnvironment

Week 2 of public voting for the A+Awards is here, and today we’re shifting the focus to the firms behind the projects. The Best in Craft firm category is new this year and celebrates studios whose work stands out for precision, atmosphere, materiality and execution across their body of work, not just a single project. The list of finalists includes: 1. KPF (@kohnpedersenfox ) 2. Brenac & Gonzalez & Associés (@brenacgonzalezassocies ) 3. 1100 Architect (@1100architect ) 4. Hooba Design (@hoobadesign ) 5. Enter Projects Asia (@enterprojectsasia ) 🗳️ Hit the link in our bio to cast your votes and explore the full list of categories! . . . #ArchitizerAwards #ArchitectureAwards #PublicVote #DesignAwards #Architecture #ArchitecturalDetail #DesignExcellence #ArchitectureLovers #BuiltEnvironment

🇪🇸 From richly ornamented historic landmarks to sharply defined contemporary forms, Spain’s architecture reflects a layered cultural legacy shaped by centuries of exchange, experimentation and reinvention. Across the country and beyond, contemporary Spanish architects are reinterpreting everything from Mediterranean housing to large-scale civic and cultural projects, mixing material sensitivity, climate-responsive design and bold spatial ideas to engage both context and identity. Check out the full list of 30 firms on . . . #architecture #spain #spanisharchitecture #architects #toparchitects #architizer #architectureinspiration #designstudio #architectureprojects #modernarchitecture #contemporaryarchitecture #archilovers #designinspo #europeanarchitecture #architecturephotography

Ending the first week of public voting for the A+Awards with a bit of whimsy: the Architecture + Color category! Playful on the surface, but deliberate in execution, each of these projects uses color as a core design tool rather than an afterthought. The list of finalists includes: 1. Songyang Youth Commons by @studio_re_n 2. The Turquoise House (Between Gables) by @suprblk 3. Golmorad – Transforming a Villa into a Home by @zavarchitects 4. Sorbet by @muse.lab 5. The Cabanon by @star_strategies_architecture We’re only highlighting a selection of categories, so don’t miss the chance to explore them all. 🗳️ Hit the link in our bio to cast your votes and explore the full list of finalists! . . . #ArchitizerAwards #ArchitectureAwards #PublicVote #DesignAwards #ArchitectureColor #ColorInArchitecture #DesignInspiration #ArchitectureLovers #BuiltEnvironment

Public voting for the A+Awards is open, and we’re back with another round of category spotlights. 👀 Today we’re looking at Architecture + Innovation, a new category introduced in this year’s awards, in collaboration with @mbricotile . This category focuses on projects that push architecture forward through new ideas, whether in materials, construction methods, technology, or how buildings respond to social and environmental conditions. The finalists in Architecture + Innovation are: 1. Down in the Clouds by @practiceonearth 2. 3D-printed Pedestrian Bridge at Ningbo Campus of Zhejiang University by The Architectural Design & Research Institute of Zhejiang University Co., Ltd. (UAD) 3. EOS by @starh.bg 4. House on a Hill by @leetonpointonarchitects 5. Box Factory by @hbaarchitects 🗳️ Hit the link in our bio to cast your vote and explore the full list of finalists! . . . #ArchitizerAwards #ArchitectureAwards #PublicVote #DesignAwards #ArchitectureInnovation #InnovativeDesign #FutureOfArchitecture #ArchitectureLovers #BuiltEnvironment

📢 Public voting for the A+Awards is open, and it’s your turn to help decide the world’s best architecture! Beyond shaping the results, voting in the A+Awards Popular Choice round is one of the fastest ways to take the pulse of global architecture right now. Each category offers a focused snapshot of what the profession is producing today, across different scales and contexts. Today we’re spotlighting the Multi Unit Housing – High Rise (16+ Floors) finalists. These projects look at housing at scale, testing how density, livability, and urban form can evolve together: 1. Aqualuna by 3XN GXN 2. Griffintown Square by ACDF Architecture 3. Pierino Building by Studio MK27 4. First Light by MG2 5. Floodgate by Rhode Partners 👉 We’re only highlighting a few categories, so don’t miss the chance to explore them all. Hit the link in our bio and cast your votes! . . . #ArchitizerAwards #ArchitectureAwards #PublicVote #DesignAwards #HousingDesign #HighRise #UrbanLiving #ResidentialArchitecture #ArchitectureLovers #BuiltEnvironment

Public voting for the A+Awards is now open, and this is your chance to help shape the results across 100+ categories! Alongside the jury, the public vote highlights the projects that people connect with most, showing how architecture is experienced beyond the profession. Starting with Architecture + Localism finalists, these five projects show how design can stay grounded in place while still pushing ideas forward: 1. Songtsam Travel Hotel Jiuzhai by Thinking Design 2. Pittsburgh International Airport Terminal Modernization Program by Gensler 3. Nedarag Guesthouse by Next Office 4. Langtou Village Inn by Interior Architecture Studio; Studio Hu 5. Barn at Memhaven by Kevin Mitchell Architecture 🗳️ Hit the link in our bio to explore the full list of finalists and cast your votes! . . . #ArchitizerAwards #ArchitectureAwards #PublicVote #DesignAwards #Localism #ContextualDesign #ArchitectureLovers #BuiltEnvironment

Architizer’s global design jury just got bigger — and you’re on it! 👀 The finalists for the 14th Annual A+Awards are here: over 600 extraordinary projects and firms across 124 categories, selected by Architizer’s 250+ member jury from thousands of submissions worldwide. From intimate private residences to civic landmarks, from adaptive reuse to bold new construction, this year’s cohort reflects a profession in the middle of a meaningful shift — a renewed commitment to craft, material intelligence, and the detail-driven thinking that enduring buildings actually require. 👉 Hit the link in our bio to learn more and cast your votes! . . . The A+Awards program is proud to partner with key industry organizations and media, including @v2com_newswire , @centerforarch , Global Design Awards Lab, @metropolismag , @aestheticamag and @mbricotile .