School of Architecture Students Named Asian Design Award Winners

Receiving three Gold Awards, three Silver Awards, three Bronze Awards and seven Awards of Excellence, Syracuse University was the biggest winner among all participating schools.

Co-organized by the Asia Architecture and Urbanism Alliance (AAUA) and the Asian Design Award (ADA), the competition is committed to creating the largest, most in-depth, and most influential professional and authoritative design exchange event among universities in Asian countries and regions.

This year’s competition theme was “DAILY AND LOCAL,” revolving around the intimate connections between the quotidian and the local, urging a deeper exploration of the ordinary and familiar aspects of life. It delves into the multifaceted meanings of “home,” emphasizing its significance in personal and collective identities. Through competition theme excerpts ranging from reflections on the subtleties of everyday existence to comparisons between local landscapes and mythical realms, the texts encourage a reevaluation of the overlooked aspects of our surroundings. Furthermore, they advocate for a shift in perspective towards a more inclusive understanding of the world, where individual experiences serve as crucial entry points for comprehending broader societal contexts. Ultimately, the discourse underscores the importance of designing with sensitivity to the intricacies of daily life and local environments, recognizing them as pivotal elements in shaping meaningful human experiences.

The award-judging committee—including prestigious professional architects, planners, landscape architects, professors, chairs and deans from design schools in Asia—reviewed submissions from more than 400 universities worldwide.

The Syracuse University School of Architecture students who received a 2023 Asian Design Award are listed below. All participating students and instructors of the award-winning works will receive a certificate at the awards annual meeting.