Dezeen Awards 2026 Asia Pacific Regional Showcases Party Held in Melbourne
Over 300 architects and designers gathered at Armadillo's showroom in Fitzroy, Melbourne, during Melbourne Design Week to celebrate the launch of Dezeen Awards 2026 Asia Pacific Regional Showcases. The event, in partnership with Trimble, featured presentations from co-hosts including Dezeen's China editor Christina Yao, Aritco, Armadillo, and Melbourne Design Week curator Timothy Moore. Previous winners LLDS Architects, Studio Bright, and Other Matter shared how winning an award boosted their careers. Guests enjoyed champagne and wine from Penfolds. The Regional Showcases introduce three Top 50 lists for EMEA, Asia Pacific, and the Americas, alongside 49 project awards. Historically, 37% of last year's winners came from Asia Pacific. Entries close tomorrow at 23:59 London time.
Key facts
- Over 300 guests attended the party.
- Event held at Armadillo's showroom in Fitzroy, Melbourne.
- Co-hosts included Christina Yao, Aritco, Armadillo, and Timothy Moore.
- Previous winners LLDS Architects, Studio Bright, and Other Matter spoke.
- Penfolds was the exclusive drinks partner.
- Dezeen Awards 2026 introduces Regional Showcases for EMEA, Asia Pacific, and Americas.
- 37% of last year's winners were from Asia Pacific.
- Entries close tomorrow at 23:59 London time.
Entities
Artists
- Christina Yao
- Timothy Moore
Institutions
- Dezeen Awards
- Trimble
- Armadillo
- Aritco
- Penfolds
- LLDS Architects
- Studio Bright
- Other Matter
- Dezeen
Locations
- Melbourne
- Fitzroy
- Australia
Sources
- Dezeen —