Leading Australian architecture firms Denton Corker Marshall, COX Architecture, Wardle and fjcstudio were recently honoured at the Australian Institute of Architects 2025 International Chapter Architecture Awards, presented in Osaka at the Australia Pavilion during Expo 2025.

Now in its 17th year, AIA’s International Chapter Awards recognise Australian architects working overseas and celebrate the enduring influence of Australian design culture on projects across the world.

This year’s award-winning projects ranged from remote cultural centres in Southeast Asia to sensitive heritage transformations in Europe and landmark civic buildings in the Middle East, exemplifying the power of architecture to shape culture, community and country while reflecting a commitment to place-sensitive design, environmental stewardship and social impact.

“We have been encouraged by this year’s award entries with their various challenges based on unique cultural, geographical and environmental circumstances. The various methodologies applied in many of these projects have translated into unique architecture that is also inherently Australian in their integrity of material, form and detail,” says Jury Chair Wei Jien Ito.

Grha DSN | Denton Corker Marshall Jakarta | Award for Commercial Architecture

Grha DSN_DENTON CORKER MARSHALL JAKARTA_Mario Wibowo.jpg — *Grha DSN | Denton Corker Marshall Jakarta | Photographer: Mario Wibowo*

“DSN’s office in Jakarta, Indonesia, comprises a four-level headquarters building showcasing energy-efficient design elements focusing on an integrated work environment. The architecture appears soft and floats lightly above the green gardens in contrast to the adjacent industrial estate. The modern and sophisticated design reflects DSN’s vision as a leading agribusiness caring for the environment,” the jury comments.

Oman Across Ages Museum | COX Architecture, Oman | Award for Public Architecture

Oman Across Ages Museum_COX Architecture_Phillip Handforth.jpg — *Oman Across Ages Museum | COX Architecture, Nizwa, Oman | Photographer: Phillip Handforth*

“The Oman Across Ages Museum captures the raw beauty of Oman’s natural landscape, its rich history and future ambitions in striking architectural form. Inspired by the fractal complexity of the local terrain, the museum rises from the earth in angular peaks that mirror the ridges of the nearby Al Hajar Mountains. By drawing on the unique landscape, heritage and culture of Oman, Cox Architecture has created an elegantly sculptural museum that embodies the spirit of Oman and its people,” the jury observes.

Reuben College | fjcstudio, United Kingdom | The Hugh O’Neil Award for Heritage

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“Demonstrating a thoughtful and considered approach throughout, fjcstudio have taken a series of heritage-listed library and laboratory buildings at the University of Oxford in England and seamlessly transformed them into modern social and collaborative spaces for the university, community, and public,” the jury says.

“Reuben College is a story of design excellence; sensitivity to heritage character and context; skilful adaptive reuse; respect for craft and the restoration of traditional carpentry and masonry structures; extensive decontamination due to past use; integration of allied disciplines; management of challenging project, brief, and procurement issues; and thoughtful consideration of user and stakeholder needs.

2025 International Winners

Award for Commercial Architecture

Grha DSN | Denton Corker Marshall Jakarta, Jakarta, Indonesia

Commendation

casa:emme | Justin Mallia with Miriam Hernandez Orozco, Mexicali, Mexico

Award for Public Architecture

Oman Across Ages Museum | COX Architecture, Nizwa, Oman

Commendation

Danang Museum | Studio Milou Singapore, Hai Chau, Danang, Vietnam

Metoreia Health Centre, Port Moresby PNG | PAWA Architecture, Hanuabada Village, Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea

Award for Residential Architecture – Multiple Housing

Luxelakes Boracay | Wardle, Chengdu, Sichuan Province, China

The Hugh O’Neil Award for Heritage

Reuben College | fjcstudio, Oxford, United Kingdom

Commendation

Africa Hall | Architectus Conrad Gargett, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

Emerging Architect Prize

Paul Kai Ho Mak, RAIA | Populous Architects, Tokyo

Main image: Grha DSN | Denton Corker Marshall Jakarta | Photographer: Mario Wibowo

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