The BLT Built Design Awards are thrilled to announce an expanded jury panel for the 2024 edition, featuring a diverse group of globally recognized architects, designers, and thought leaders in the built environment. The new additions to the jury represent a spectrum of expertise, ensuring a well-rounded and insightful evaluation of this year’s submissions.
Among the new jury members are Brett Rhode, Founding Director of Rhode Partners, known for his visionary work in master planning, architecture, and interior design; Mohammad Ghaffari, Founder of Ghaffari Design Studio, whose multidisciplinary approach spans architecture, interiors, industrial design, and fashion; Serhii Makhno, Founder of MAKHNO Studio, blending Ukrainian authenticity with contemporary design across 600+ projects in 25 countries; Professor Des Laubscher, CEO and Co-Founder of Greenside Design Center, an expert in design education and interior architecture; Sandra Baggerman, Architect at Trahan Architects, who excels at merging sustainability with aesthetics; Nicolas Sterling, Co-Founder of STERLING PRESSER Architects+Engineers, known for innovative structural and architectural solutions; Juliet Kavishe, Vice President of the International Council of Design (ICoD), with significant contributions to global design standards; and Pal Pang, Chief Creative Officer of Another Design International, renowned for luxury and sustainable interior architecture projects.
In addition to these new members, the jury also includes several returning esteemed figures: Stanislas Helou, Founder of Thinking Luxury; Sonsoles Vela Navarro, Founding Partner of studioVRA and Associate Director of the Architectural Program and Lecturer at Tulane University; Eason Zhu, Founder and Design Director of Fununit Design; Ruben Garcia Rubio, Founding Partner of studioVRA and Assistant Professor of Architecture and Urbanism at Tulane University; Rocco Tse, Chief Creative and Design Director at Damu Architectural Engineering Design; Zhiming Xie, Vice President of the Architectural Society of China – Institute of Interior Design; Colleen Cocotos, Senior Lecturer, Department of Architectural Technology and Interior Design at Cape Peninsula University of Technology; Steffen Lehmann, Founding Partner and CEO of si_architecture + urban design and Professor of Architecture and Urbanism at the University of Nevada; Dave Pigram, Director at supermanoeuvre; Valeria Senkina, Founder, General Manager, and Chief Architect at Dseesion Interiors, and more. A complete list of jury members can be viewed at bltawards.com/jury.
This jury will play a pivotal role in identifying the most groundbreaking and influential projects across all categories, ensuring the BLT Built Design Awards maintain their status as a benchmark for excellence in architecture and design. The awards honor creativity, innovation, and sustainability within the built environment, with categories encompassing architecture, interior design, construction, and project management. Recognizing the very best in global design, the BLT Built Design Awards are open until September 29th. For more information or to submit a project, visit bltawards.com.
