Best of Region
Out of over 650 submissions spanning 40 countries, 40 exceptional projects have emerged as Best of Region Winners in our 2023 Shaw Contract Design Awards. Meticulously selected by a diverse panel of judges from around the world, these projects represent the best of design from each region.
Scroll below to look through the Design Optimist lens at spaces that inspire new ways of working, learning, healing, and thriving.
Best of UK & Continental Europe
Dublin, Republic of Ireland
London, England
Berkshire, England
Best of Middle East & Africa
Johannesburg, South Africa
Best of Asia
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Jakarta Selatan, Indonesia
Petaling Jaya, Malaysia
Kumamoto City, Japan
Best of Australia & New Zealand
Sydney, Australia
Perth, Australia
Dunedin, New Zealand
Ballarat, Australia
Melbourne, Australia
Best of Canada
Toronto, Canada
Calgary, Canada
Vancouver, Canada
Calgary, Canada
Best of India
Chennai, India
Hyderabad, India
Best of Latin America
Santiago, Chile
Bogotá, Colombia
Santiago, Chile
Best of USA
Chicago, United States
Dearborn, United States
Falls Church, United States
Placerville, United States
