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Restelo MGR House / João Tiago Aguiar, Arquitectos

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Architects: João Tiago Aguiar, Arquitectos
- Area: 6458 ft
- Year: 2024
Longquan Mountain Observatory / BUZZ/ Büro Ziyu Zhuang

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Architects: BUZZ/ Büro Ziyu Zhuang
- Area: 4200 m²
- Year: 2023
Marie Thumas Workplace / tweestroom architecten

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Architects: tweestroom architecten
- Area: 100 m²
- Year: 2024
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Manufacturers: HAG-Office, Muller van Severen, On/off
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Professionals: On/off Leuven
Mega Mat Installation Bangkok Design Week / MVRDV

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Architects: MVRDV
- Area: 875 m²
- Year: 2025
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Professionals: D-63, FOS Lighting Design Studio
Julpo Regeneration Series - Hub & Public Restroom / Narrative Architects

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Architects: Narrative Architects
- Area: 244 m²
- Year: 2024
Lime and Timber House / GAISS
Sawmil Treehouse / Robbie Walker
The Pasture House / Diez + Muller Arquitectos

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Architects: Diez + Muller Arquitectos
- Year: 2023
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Manufacturers: RAMA estudio
Newton Park Place / ROAR

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Architects: ROAR Architects
- Area: 30 m²
- Year: 2024
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Manufacturers: G Johns & Sons, Green Roof, Jordan Andrews, Solus Ceramics
Meet the 75 Finalists of the ArchDaily 2025 Building of the Year Awards

After two weeks of open voting in the 16th edition of the Building of the Year Awards, our readers have meticulously narrowed down a pool of almost 4,000 projects to a select group of 75 finalists spanning 15 categories. This year's awards honor the pinnacle of design, innovation, and sustainability on a global scale, showcasing an exceptional range of projects within the shortlist. As a crowdsourced award, we take pride in affirming that your selections authentically mirror the current state of architecture, and the caliber of this year's finalists further underscores the excellence and diversity prevalent in the field.
Studio On the Cliff / AKINTECTS

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Architects: AKINTECTS
- Area: 39 m²
- Year: 2024
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Professionals: Refactoring
Flood Affected School at Kelthan Village / unTAG
M.I.N.E. Digital Practices and Multi-Use Space / Guillaume Ramillien Architecture

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Architects: Guillaume Ramillien Architecture
- Area: 695 m²
- Year: 2024
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Manufacturers: Ampack, Gerflor, Noir De Bois, Xlam Industrie
Folded Ground Neighborhood Facility / LIFE Architects

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Architects: LIFE Architects
- Area: 1108 m²
- Year: 2023
Burnt Earth Beach House / Wardle

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Architects: Wardle
- Area: 339 m²
- Year: 2023
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Manufacturers: Shade Factor, Assa Abloy, Agape, Alta, Amore Made, +10Artedomus, Krause Bricks, Light project, Manetti Gusmano & figli, Pickering Joinery, Produzione Privata, Shade Collective, Smeg, Tilt Industrial Design, Timberwood Panels-10
Crescent House / TYPE

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Architects: TYPE
- Area: 45 m²
- Year: 2020
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Professionals: Borisa Ristic & Co
Glow Store / Indiesalon

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Architects: Indiesalon
- Area: 36 m²
- Year: 2024
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Manufacturers: Benjamin Moore
Two Triangles House / dua studio
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