Best of Globe interiors unveiled at Shaw Contract Design Awards
Promotion: a dance-inspired office and housing that references artist Andy Warhol's work are among the five interiors named Best of Globe in the 2025 Shaw Contract Design Awards.
Workplaces in the UK, US, China and Australia also received the Best of Globe prize at the award programme, held annually by flooring manufacturer Shaw Contract.
2025 marked the 20th edition of the Shaw Contract Design Awards, highlighting its influence and longevity in the global design community.
An international jury of interior designers selected the five winners from more than 530 submissions across 38 countries.
Shaw Contract said they "represent the highest calibre of work in the global design industry", with this year's key trends including the use of natural materials and bold patterns, and a focus on equitable design and contextual referencing.
Among the winners was Mastercard's 2,500-square-metre workplace in Budapest, designed by M Moser Associates to bring together three of the credit card company's teams under one roof.
Its layout pays homage to Csárdás – a traditional Hungarian folk dance known for its shifting tempo – through curved pathways, while its material palette draws on traditional Hungarian costumes.
Architecture firm HOK received a prize for its design of The Clover, a residential building in St Louis, US, with interiors that reference the work of Warhol.
Highlights include jewellery-like installations, rooms with curved forms and a pool deck that caters for social gatherings.
Another winner was Cain International – a London office by Mehrai Design.
It was praised for its plan that avoids a hierarchical layout and contains a mix of both open-plan and cellular offices to meet the needs of its transatlantic employees.
Among the standout elements of its interior are glazed meeting rooms, planting and a communal kitchen intended as hubs for informal gatherings.
Another flexible workspace to have won the prize is BHP Perth in Australia, created by Woods Bagot to accommodate the preferences of all building users.
It was commended for the way its design honours the landscapes and heritage of Western Australia through its material finishes, textures, and colours.
Another Best of Globe winner was Beyond the Galaxy, the dark and moody headquarters of a consulting agency in Guangzhou, China, by Guangzhou Jenmehome Design.
According to the brand, sustainability was a key focus in the design, with eco-friendly materials and the reuse of the existing building fabric prioritised where possible.
The Shaw Contract Design Awards are held annually to recognise "meaningful, human-centred design".
It offers winners global media exposure plus a donation to a charity of their choice and aims to foster discourse within the international creative community.
"In 2025, we celebrate a milestone that reflects two decades of creativity, innovation, and impact: the 20th anniversary of the Shaw Contract Design Awards," said Shaw Contract.
"Over the past 20 years, this programme has honoured the global design community not just for the spaces they create, but for the intention and purpose behind them."
The Best of Globe winners are selected from the programme's Best of Region winners.
Design students are invited to assist with the judging of the regional awards, which Shaw Contract said reflects its commitment to "nurturing the next generation of designers and giving them a platform to learn from industry leaders".
To learn more about Shaw Contract and the awards programme, visit its website here.
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