Your 2026 INDE.Awards shortlist is here

The moment we have all waited for has finally arrived, the 2026 INDE.Awards shortlist is now unveiled!

Our expert jury has deliberated and the top entries in each category have now been decided. With only 12 entries in each project category, this really is a shortlist and congratulations to everyone named below. To be included on the shortlist is an honour and we celebrate your incredible work.

In this, our 10^th anniversary year of the INDE.Awards, the program is stronger and larger than ever before and stakes its claim as the most prestigious architecture and design awards in the Indo-Pacific.

With an incredible diversity of talent in our region, the INDE.Awards has the privilege to showcase the extraordinarily innovative and creative architects, designers, object makers, graduates and photographers that make our region unique. We lead the world in design and from the submissions received this year there is absolutely no doubt of that.

This shortlist announcement is far more than just a list, it is a testament to a year of exceptional achievements and provides a glimpse into the vibrant ecosystem of our region. The awards categories span all realms of design, from commercial and residential to industrial design, interior design and photography and celebrates practitioners both emerging and iconic.

With rich and diverse materiality and increasingly thoughtful and collaborative design processes, this year’s shortlist showcases how our most creative minds are facing the challenges of the future and designing for today.

The INDE.Awards is an esteemed program and this is reflected in the calibre of our distinguished Jury, whose diverse expertise and knowledge ensures a thorough and insightful assessment of the incredible talent the awards attract.

Of course, our 2026 partners play an integral role in the INDE.Awards and we extend special thanks to Zenith, our Platinum Partner and supporter of The Best Of The Best category over the last nine years as they are a pillar of the awards.

We would also like to say a huge thank you to each of our category partners who believe in our region, understand connection and community and support the INDEs.

Thank you to, AHEC, Autex Acoustics, Cult, Gaggenau, Hästens, Herman Miller, K5 Furniture, Maxton Fox, OpenAsset, Polyflor, Signorino/Woodcut, Tongue & Groove and Woven Image.

And many thanks also to our Trophy Partner, Ruth Allen & r.a.g.e for the beautiful trophies for the winners and Image Makers Association Australia who support The Photographer categories.

We would also like to thank new Strategic Partners this year, Singapore Institute of Architects (SIA), Te Kāhui Whaihanga New Zealand Institute of Architects and the Pertubuhan Akitek Malaysia (PAM) – Malaysian Institute of Architects and we welcome their members to the INDEs family.

The 2026 shortlist features some of the most remarkable projects, people and products in the history of the program and we look forward to revealing and celebrating the category winners and announcing The Best Of The Best at the Gala Awards evening in Melbourne on Thursday, July 30th, 2026.

For tickets and gala enquiries, please get in touch.

Now it is with immense excitement and pride, we present the 2026 INDE.Awards shortlist. Congratulations to all who have been honoured with this prestigious recognition!

2026 INDE.Awards Shortlist