Steel Architectural Awards ASEAN 2026 Officially Launched in Jakarta

The Steel Architectural Awards ASEAN 2026 has officially commenced following a dynamic regional symposium held on 27 November 2025 in Jakarta. Bringing together around 190 architects, design leaders, partners, and industry representatives from across Australia, Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore, Thailand, and Vietnam the launch marked a strong regional commitment to timeless design with coated steel.

Under the theme “Shaping Resilient Futures: Timeless Design with Coated Steel,” the 2026 program aims to elevate architectural excellence across Southeast Asia by recognising built projects that showcase aesthetic integrity, durability, and design innovation with BlueScope’s steel solutions.

2026 Program Overview

Country Level Timeline

1. January – July 2026: Country Awards Submission

2. July – August 2026: Country Appraisal

3. August – September 2026: Country Award Ceremonies

ASEAN Level Timeline

1. October 2026: ASEAN Appraisal

2. November 2026: ASEAN Award Ceremony

The structured pathway ensures transparency and elevates the quality of projects advancing to the regional stage.

Partners of Steel Architectural Awards ASEAN 2026

The 2026 awards are co-organised by leading architectural and industry institutions across ASEAN and Australia:

1. Association of Siamese Architects under Royal Patronage (ASA) -Thailand

2. Ikatan Arsitek Indonesia (IAI)– Indonesia

3. University of Architecture Ho Chi Minh City (UAH) -Vietnam

4. Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM)– Malaysia

5. AustCham Singapore

6. BlueScope

Together, our partners support a platform that celebrates excellence, strengthens professional networks, and enriches the ASEAN design community.

Distinguished ASEAN-Level Judging Panel

A panel of respected leaders from five countries will evaluate ASEAN finalist projects and determine the 2026 winners:

1. Ar. Asae Sukhyanga, President of ASA (Thailand)

   

2. Ar. Firman Setia Herwanto, Vice President of IAI (Indonesia)

   

3. Ar. Dr. Truong Nguyen Hoang Long, Head of Division of Environment and Sustainable Design, UAH (Vietnam)

   

4. Ar. Dr. Serina Hijjas, Principal, Hijjas Kasturi Associates (Malaysia)

   

5. Ar. Geoff Croker, Principal, fjcstudio (Australia)
   

   

Award Categories for 2026

The Steel Architectural Awards ASEAN 2026 will feature four categories:

1. Industrial

2. Commercial

3. Residential

4. Institutional, Public & Others

The competition is open to built projects in Indonesia, Malaysia, Thailand, and Vietnam that incorporate BlueScope’s steel solutions.

Watch: Steel Architectural Awards ASEAN 2026 Program Overview

Video link: https://www.linkedin.com/posts/ns-bluescope_bluescopeasean-steelarchitecturalawards-architecture-activity-7401122887413379072-i0k4

This video provides a clear overview of the full 2026 awards journey, covering both the Country Level and ASEAN Level timeline — guiding architects and project teams through submission, appraisal, and recognition stages.

More information Contact:

Kasem R. | Regional Marketing Manager, NS BlueScope
M +66-9-9287-3732
E Kasem.ratana-amornpin@bluescope.com
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