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Steel Architectural Awards ASEAN 2026 Finalist, Juding Arppraisal and Criteria
29 Sept 2026
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Architectural Awards ASEAN 2026
ASEAN Finalists, Judging Process and Presentation Guidelines
Twelve outstanding projects from Indonesia, Malaysia, Thailand and Vietnam have advanced from their respective Country Awards to become finalists in the Steel Architectural Awards ASEAN 2026.
Under the theme "Shaping Resilient Futures: Timeless Design with Coated Steel", finalists will present their projects to the ASEAN Judging Panel before the ASEAN winners are announced at the Steel Architectural Awards ASEAN 2026 Ceremony in Bangkok.
2026 ASEAN Judging Panel
Ar. Geoff Croker
Principal, fjcstudio
Australia
Ar. Firman Setia Herwanto
Vice President, Ikatan Arsitek Indonesia (IAI)
Indonesia
Ar. Dr. Serina Hijjas
Principal and Creative Director, Hijjas Kasturi Associates
Malaysia
Ar. Kulthida Songkittipakdee
Vice President, Association of Siamese Architects under Royal Patronage (ASA)
Principal Architect, Jenchieh Hung + Kulthida Songkittipakdee / HAS Design and Research
Thailand
Ar. Dr. Truong Nguyen Hoang Long
Head of Division of Environment and Sustainable Design, University of Architecture Ho Chi Minh City (UAH)
Vietnam
12 Finalists
Commercial Category
Project: Jakarta Premium Outlets, Indonesia
Architect: PT. Pandega Desain Weharima (PDW)
Project: TUAH 1895, Malaysia
Architect: GDP Architects Sdn Bhd
Project: KJL Innovation Campus (KiN), Thailand
Architect: DesireSynthesis
Project: Can Gio Pavilions, Vietnam
Architect: DE-SO Asia
Industrial Category
Project: Euroasiatic Head Quarter, Indonesia
Architect: PT. Pandega Desain Weharima (PDW)
Project: Nova Organic Office and Warehouse, Thailand
Architect: Atelier of Architects
Project: Pandora Vietnam Crafting Facility, Binh Duong (HCMC), Vietnam
Architect: Archetype Vietnam Ltd.
Residential Category
Project: IC House, Indonesia
Architect: Angkasa Architects
Project: Baan Maiyalap, Thailand
Architect: Physicalist
Institutional, Public and Others Category
Project: Desa Binaan Tampelas, Indonesia
Architect: PT. Pandega Desain Weharima (PDW)
Project: Pusat Rehabilitasi Perkeso Sultan Nazrin Shah, Malaysia
Architect: RSP Architects Sdn Bhd
Project: Chiang Mai University Main Stadium, Thailand
Architect: Architects 49 (Chiangmai) (A49CH)
ASEAN Judging Criteria
Projects will be assessed across three key pillars.
Design Excellence (50%)
Design Concept & Clarity: Clarity and coherence of architectural concept, Translation of design intent into built form, and Timeless Design with Coated Steel
Contextual Responsiveness: Response to environmental, cultural and urban context, and Contribution to its surroundings
Versatile and Technical Resolution: Quality of material selection and technical execution, and Buildability, detailing and system integration
Innovation (30%)
Functional Use of Coated Steel: Performance and versatility of coated steel applications
Technical Ingenuity & Detailing: Creative and practical technical solutions
Performance-Driven Steel Design: Durability, resilience and future readiness
Sustainability (20%)
Energy Efficient Design Strategies: Passive and active environmental performance measures
Climate Responsive Architecture: Response to local climate and environmental conditions
Material Durability and Lifecycle Performance: Long-term material value and lifecycle considerations
ASEAN Presentation Schedule
Day 1: Tuesday, 27 October 2026
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Day 2: Wednesday, 28 October 2026
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Submission Requirements
Presentation (Mandatory)
Microsoft PowerPoint file (PPT) in English, minimum 15 slides and maximum 30 slides, for a 10-minute presentation (followed by 15-minute Q&A session).
Presentation must include the design objective, initial concept, project requirements, architectural drawings and real project images.
One-page summary addressing the three main criteria: Design Excellence, Innovation and Sustainability.
Architectural drawings including Site plan, Floor plan, Section, Coated Steel construction details (e.g. Envelope / Cladding Details)
Real project images including Overall exterior view: Showing the overall building form. Application location of BlueScope steel solutions: Clearly showing where and how the coated steel is used. Image authenticity requirement: No AI-generated or AI-retouched images are permitted and only basic colour correction or brightness adjustment is acceptable
One page describing where BlueScope products are used, including brand, area (m²), colour and application.
File size must not exceed 500 MB/file.
The finalist can choose to embed a supporting video in the PPT file; However, showing video as a part of the presentation is not a requirement.
Optional: Finalists may pre-record their 10-minute presentation in their native language with English subtitles and show the pre-recording in lieu of a live presentation on the presentation date. VDO file for that purpose should be in MP4 with size not exceeding 100 MB/file.
Project board (Mandatory)
Two A1-sized project boards in portrait format (landscape allowed) layout, 593 x 841 mm, 300 dpi project board with collages of drawings, floor plan and project images and description of BlueScope’s product and detail, using font Helvetica size 120 px (recommended for readable) or no more than 600 words
The finalist will use the Steel Architectural Awards ASEAN 2026 A1 template
Must be PDF and Ai or PSD files 300 dpi with link file and font embedded.
Photos (Mandatory)
Real images, minimum 10 and maximum 30 images including at least two (2) images that showcase the location(s) where BlueScope coated steel are installed (such as roof or wall cladding areas).
Photo file in JPEG format, of size more than 300 dpi but not exceeding 10 MB/each.
Project Owner Consent form (Mandatory)
BlueScope’s form with Project Owners’ signature before submission date (Country Award)
VDO project showcase (Optional)
Project VDO showcase up to 10 minutes
VDO file in MP4 or MPEG-4 of size not exceeding 500 MB/file.
Key Dates
21 September 2026: ASEAN Finalists Announcement
16 October 2026: Submission Materials Due
27 October 2026: ASEAN Judging Day 1
28 October 2026: ASEAN Judging Day 2
20 November 2026: Steel Architectural Awards ASEAN 2026 Ceremony
More Information
For the latest updates, finalist announcements, judging information, project showcases and programme news, please visit:
www.steelarchawards.com
@steelarchawards
Follow our channels for finalist showcases, judging insights, project highlights and the announcement of the Steel Architectural Awards ASEAN 2026 winners.
Contact
For enquiries regarding submissions, presentation requirements, judging, or the Steel Architectural Awards ASEAN 2026 programme, please contact:
Kasem Ratana-amornpin
Regional Marketing Manager, ASEAN
NS BlueScope