住宅项目 (Residential project)
新建或大规模整改的住宅项目，包括独栋房屋、公寓和住房群，项目必须是在 2021 年 9 月 1 日至 2023 年 8 月 31 日期间完成。
New-build or significantly refurbished or extended residential projects, including houses, apartments and housing projects completed between 1 September 2021 and 31 August 2023.
市政项目 (Civic project)
新建或大规模扩建和/或翻新的市政建筑，包括市政大厅、社区建筑、议会建筑、游客中心、图书馆、体育中心、游泳池和休闲中心，或包含面向公众的重要设施的建筑，项目必须是在 2021 年 9 月 1 日至 2023 年 8 月 31 日期间完成。
New-build or significant extension to and/or refurbishment of civic buildings, including civic centres, community buildings, council buildings, visitor centres, libraries, sports halls, swimming pools and leisure centres, or any building containing a significant public-facing facility and completed between 1 September 2021 and 31 August 2023.
文化项目 (Cultural project)
为推动文化和艺术发展，新建或翻新的文化建筑，包括剧院、档案馆、电影院、博物馆、体育场、艺术画廊和音乐演出场地，项目必须是在 2021 年 9 月 1 日至 2023 年 8 月 31 日期间完成。
New-build or refurbished cultural projects completed between 1 September 2021 and 31 August 2023 that promote culture and the arts, including theatres, archives, cinemas, museums, stadiums, art galleries and music venues.
办公空间 (Workplace project)
新建、翻新或改造的办公空间、办公室或工作室，包括实验室、研究建筑和办公园区，项目必须是在 2021 年 9 月 1 日至 2023 年 8 月 31 日期间完成。
New-build, refurbished and retrofitted workplaces, offices or studios completed between 1 September 2021 and 31 August 2023. Includes laboratories, research buildings and office campuses.
遗产项目 (Heritage project)
翻新、改造或扩建的遗产建筑，项目必须是在 2021 年 9 月 1 日至 2023 年 8 月 31 日期间完成。
Refurbishment, retrofit or extension of historic buildings completed between 1 September 2021 and 31 August 2023.
酒店和民宿项目 (Hospitality project)
新建或翻新的建筑，包括酒吧、餐厅和酒店，项目必须是在 2021 年 9 月 1 日至 2023 年 8 月 31 日期间完成。
New-build or refurbished projects completed between 1 September 2021 and 31 August 2023, including bars, restaurants and hotels.
混合用途项目 (Mixed-use project)
新建、扩建或翻新的混合用途建筑，设计需满足至少两种不同的用途，如住宅、商业或文化用途，可包含景观和城市设计优化，项目必须是在 2021 年 9 月 1 日至 2023 年 8 月 31 日期间完成。
New build, extended or refurbished mixed-use developments designed for at least two distinct uses such as residential, commercial or cultural, which can include landscape and urban design improvements, and completed between 1 September 2021 and 31 August 2023.
年度最佳建筑项目 (Architecture Project of the Year)
以上各单项类别的获奖者将自动参与年度最佳建筑项目的评选。
The winner of each of the above categories will automatically qualify for the chance to win overall architecture project of the year. This category is sponsored by The Dalmore.
Home interior
Home interior design projects (for both apartments and houses) that have been completed between 1 September 2021 and 31 August 2023.
Restaurant and bar interior
Interiors that include restaurants, cafes, bars, clubs and event venues that have been completed between 1 September 2021 and 31 August 2023.
Hotel and short-stay interior
Interiors that have been completed between 1 September 2021 and 31 August 2023. Includes hotels and guesthouses.
Workplace interior
Refurbished or retrofitted interior workplaces, offices, co-working spaces or studios that are completed between 1 September 2021 and 31 August 2023.
Retail interior
Refurbished or retrofitted interior retail spaces completed between 1 September 2021 and 31 August 2023.
Health and wellbeing interior
Interiors completed between 1 September 2021 and 31 August 2023, including doctors' and dentists' surgeries, medical centres, spas, nail salons, gyms, pharmacies and hair salons.
Interior Project of the Year
The winner of each of the above categories will automatically qualify for the chance to win overall interior project of the year. This category is sponsored by Gaggenau.
Furniture design
Design of furniture, including chairs, tables, seating and storage solutions (excluding office use) for indoor and exterior use. Must be completed between 1 September 2021 and 31 August 2023.
Lighting design
Design of interior and exterior lighting (excluding office use) completed between 1 September 2021 and 31 August 2023.
Workplace design
Design of furniture and lighting, including chairs, tables, seating, task lighting and storage solutions for workplace use. Must be completed between 1 September 2021 and 31 August 2023. This category is sponsored by Herman Miller.
Product design
Commercially produced products including mobile phones, televisions, cameras, laptops, tablets, drones, gadgets, robotics, beauty equipment, toothbrushes, water bottles, sports and exercise equipment, luggage, medical devices, bicycles, cars, motorcycles and transport-related accessories, and bathroom products. Must be completed between 1 September 2021 and 31 August 2023. This category is sponsored by Colebrook Bosson Saunders.
Design Project of the Year
The winner of each of the above categories will automatically qualify for the chance to win overall design project of the year.
China Designers of the Year
Our China Designers of the Year awards reward the best emerging and established talent across architecture, interiors and design. These awards are nomination-only and names will be shortlisted by our judges and Dezeen's China editorial team. These awards will recognise those whose innovative work has made a notable impact on the industry in their field.
Architect of the year
An individual or practice in China that has been in business for over 10 years.
Emerging architect of the year
An individual or practice in China that has been in business for 10 years or less.
Interior designer of the year
An individual or practice in China that has been in business for over 10 years.
Emerging interior designer of the year
An individual or practice in China that has been in business for 10 years or less.
Designer of the year
An individual or practice in China that has been in business for over 10 years.
Emerging designer of the year
An individual or practice in China that has been in business for 10 years or less.