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Tall Residential Building of the Year

Recognises outstanding tall buildings primarily designed for residential living, celebrating innovative design, functionality and quality of life for residents.

Judges in this category will be looking for projects that demonstrate excellence in architectural design, sustainability, and livability. They will assess how effectively the building integrates form and function to create a comfortable, safe, and inspiring environment for its residents.

Tall Office Building of the Year

Honours exceptional tall buildings serving as workplace environments, focusing on workspace innovation, efficiency, and employee experience.

Judges in this category will be seeking projects that redefine what it means to work in a tall building – spaces that are not only efficient and functional, but also inspiring, sustainable, and responsive to the evolving needs of today’s workforce.

Tall Commercial/Mixed Use Building of the Year

Celebrates tall buildings combining multiple functions (retail, hospitality, residential, office), rewarding successful integration of diverse uses.

Judges in this category will be looking for projects that exemplify the art and efficiency of mixed-use design – where a variety of functions coexist harmoniously within a single vertical structure. The focus is on how the building creates synergy among its uses to enhance the experience for occupants, visitors, and the broader community.

Tall PBSA Building of the Year

Awards tall buildings designed specifically for purpose-built student accommodation, emphasising student-focused amenities, community spaces, and liveability.

Judges in this category will be looking for projects that set new standards in creating vibrant, supportive, and well-designed environments for students. The focus is on how design innovation enhances both individual wellbeing and the sense of community within a vertical living context.

Tall Building Contractor of the Year

Recognises construction firms demonstrating excellence in delivering tall building projects through superior execution, problem-solving, and project management.

Judges in this category will be looking for contractors that exemplify outstanding performance and innovation in the construction of tall buildings – those that overcome complex challenges to deliver projects safely, efficiently, and to the highest standards of quality. The focus is on excellence across all stages of construction, from planning and coordination to delivery and handover.

Tall Building Client of the Year

Honours developers or clients showing visionary leadership, commitment to quality, and positive impact through their tall building investments. Judges in this category will be seeking individuals or organisations that demonstrate outstanding foresight, ambition, and dedication in shaping the skyline and urban environment through tall building projects. The focus is on leadership that drives design excellence, sustainability, and meaningful benefits for occupants, communities, and cities.

Tall Building Architect of the Year

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.

Tall Building Structural Engineer of the Year

Awards engineering firms achieving outstanding structural solutions for tall buildings, showcasing innovation, safety, and technical excellence. Judges in this category will be seeking engineering firms that demonstrate exceptional skill and ingenuity in addressing the complex challenges of tall building design. The focus is on structural innovation, precision, and safety, combined with a practical approach that delivers high-performing, resilient, and efficient buildings.

Façade Innovation Award

Recognises ground-breaking exterior envelope systems featuring innovative materials, technologies, or design approaches that advance façade performance.

Judges in this category will be seeking projects that demonstrate exceptional creativity, technical expertise, and forward-thinking solutions in building envelopes. The focus is on façades that enhance both the aesthetics and performance of tall buildings, pushing the boundaries of material, environmental, and structural innovation.

MEP Engineering Excellence Award

Honours exceptional mechanical, electrical, and plumbing (MEP) systems demonstrating efficiency, sustainability, and innovative technical solutions.

Judges in this category will be looking for MEP systems that exemplify technical excellence, creativity, and forward-thinking design in tall buildings. The focus is on systems that enhance building performance, occupant comfort, and environmental responsibility while solving complex engineering challenges.

Smart Building Technology Award

Celebrates integration of intelligent systems, IoT, automation, and digital technologies that enhance building performance and user experience.

Judges in this category will be looking for projects that demonstrate how advanced digital technologies can transform the operation, management, and experience of tall buildings. The focus is on innovation that improves efficiency, sustainability, safety, and occupant satisfaction through the intelligent application of technology.

The Responsible Skyscraper Award

Recognises tall buildings demonstrating exemplary sustainability, environmental and building safety responsibility, and positive social impact.

Judges in this category will be looking for projects that go beyond compliance, setting new benchmarks for environmentally responsible, safe, and socially beneficial tall buildings. The focus is on holistic approaches that balance ecological performance, occupant wellbeing, and community contribution.

Retrofit & Reuse Excellence Award

Awards outstanding renovation or adaptive reuse projects that successfully modernise existing tall buildings while preserving value and reducing environmental impact.

Judges in this category will be looking for projects that demonstrate creativity, technical expertise, and sustainability in transforming existing tall buildings to meet modern standards and needs. The focus is on interventions that respect the building’s original character while enhancing functionality, efficiency, and long-term value.

Offsite Construction Innovation Award

Recognises tall building projects demonstrating excellence in modular construction, prefabrication, or offsite manufacturing techniques, showcasing efficiency gains, quality improvements, and innovative approaches to industrialised building methods.

Judges in this category will be looking for projects that demonstrate how advanced modular or offsite construction methods can transform the delivery, quality, and performance of tall buildings. The focus is on innovation, efficiency, and precision in industrialised construction approaches.

Product Innovation Award

Recognises ground-breaking building products, materials, systems, or components that advance tall building construction through innovative design, enhanced performance, or novel applications that deliver meaningful benefits to the industry.

Judges in this category will be looking for products or solutions that demonstrate exceptional ingenuity, technical excellence, and measurable improvements to how tall buildings are designed, built, or operated. The focus is on innovations that push the sector forward – improving efficiency, quality, sustainability, or safety while addressing key challenges in modern high-rise development.

Lifetime Achievement Award

Honours individuals with distinguished careers who have made lasting contributions to the tall buildings industry over decades.

Judges in this category will be seeking individuals whose vision, leadership, and expertise have had a transformative impact on the design, construction, and advancement of tall buildings. The focus is on career-long dedication, innovation, and influence across the industry.

Emerging Talent Award

Celebrates promising young professionals showing exceptional potential and early achievements in the tall buildings sector.

Judges in this category will be looking for emerging talent who demonstrate creativity, leadership, and the ability to make a meaningful impact in the design, construction, engineering, or management of tall buildings. The focus is on individuals whose work, innovation, and dedication indicate a bright future within the industry.

Outstanding Contribution to the Industry Award

Recognises individuals or teams who have made significant recent contributions advancing the tall buildings industry through leadership, innovation, or advocacy.

Judges in this category will be looking for people or teams whose recent work has had a measurable and meaningful impact on the tall buildings sector. The focus is on leadership, forward-thinking initiatives, and contributions that drive progress, inspire peers, or influence industry standards.