Miriam Peterson and David Hills named Dezeen Awards 2026 judges
Architects Miriam Peterson and David Hills and designers Min Chen and Donna McColm have joined the judging panel for Dezeen Awards 2026.
Dezeen Awards, in partnership with Trimble, is searching for the world's best architecture, interiors and design.
There are fewer than two weeks left until entries close! Submit your projects by 23:59 London time on Wednesday 27 May for the chance to put your work in front of our stellar panel of industry-leading judges.
Read on to find out more about who will be judging this year's entries:
Peterson, founding partner of Brooklyn-based architecture studio Peterson Rich Office, will join the architecture jury.
She draws inspiration from the urban context of New York City to create spaces that help connect people and to their surrounding communities.
The practice recently completed a revamp of the Condé M Nast Galleries at The Met and designed the galleries' inaugural show, Costume Art, which served as the theme for this year's Met Gala.
Other recent projects include a refresh of MoMA Design Store and a glass-lined gallery between historic Connecticut buildings.
Joining Peterson on this year's jury is London-based architect Hills, a founding director of architecture studio DSDHA.
Hills' practice is interested in combining materiality, art and inventive architectural approaches, with projects ranging from special educational needs environments to sensitive historic settings.
Recent projects include a Henry Moore Studios gallery revamp, a renovation of the home of the National Youth Theatre and a refurbishment of a brutalist office tower.
Hangzhou-based industrial designer and founder of his eponymous studio, Chen Min Office, Min will judge this year's design entries.
Min's practice focuses on industrial products and conducts research across materials, craft and manufacturing systems. The designer has developed projects for major international brands including Nike, IKEA and Huawei.
Beyond industrial design, Chen champions Chinese craft practices as the founder of the cultural initiative Neo-o-old.
Joining Min is McColm, assistant director, curatorial and audience engagement at the National Gallery of Victoria in Melbourne, Australia.
She brings two decades of experience across academic, curatorial and museum education and management roles to the jury.
Alongside her work fostering relationships with NGV's audience, McColm is part of a steering group called the International Audience Engagement Network, which aims to nurture authentic and cohesive engagement with cultural institutions.
Two weeks left to enter!
There are just two weeks left to enter Dezeen Awards 2026. Enter your projects by 23:59 London time on 27 May before it's too late!
With 49 categories to choose from, whether you work in architecture, interiors or design, there's a category for you.
Creating an entry is easy! Simply create an account or log in via our entry platform, answer five simple questions and upload your best project imagery.
Dezeen Awards 2026 in partnership with Trimble
Dezeen Awards is the ultimate accolade for architects and designers worldwide. The ninth edition of the annual awards is in partnership with global technology company Trimble. Through connected hardware and software solutions, Trimble helps designers to transform the way they shape spaces and buildings as well as drive productivity in the process. Trimble's collaboration with Dezeen Awards demonstrates its ongoing commitment to inspiring and supporting creative excellence across the globe.
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