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Celebrates architectural firms excelling in tall building design, demonstrating creativity, technical expertise, building safety, and design excellence.

Judges in this category will be looking for firms that push the boundaries of tall building architecture, combining visionary design with practical and safe solutions that enhance the urban environment. The focus is on projects that are both innovative and technically accomplished, creating inspiring, functional, and enduring buildings. Key areas of consideration include:

• Design innovation and creativity: Originality in architectural expression, spatial planning, and the building’s response to context.
• Technical expertise and execution: Mastery of structural, mechanical, and façade systems, demonstrating sophisticated problem-solving in complex tall building design.
• Safety and compliance: Integration of rigorous safety standards, fire engineering, and structural resilience into the design without compromising aesthetics.
• Sustainability and environmental performance: Use of energy-efficient, low-impact materials and design strategies that minimise environmental footprint.
• User experience and functionality: Consideration of occupant comfort, accessibility, circulation, and how the building supports its intended use.
• Contribution to the urban fabric: How the design enhances the surrounding environment, streetscape, and city skyline.
• Innovation legacy: Advancing the field of tall building architecture through pioneering concepts, materials, or methods.