Introducing the winners of the 2025 Best of Practice Awards

“The efforts here in terms of sustainability and energy saving are noteworthy and deserving of an award.”—Enrica Oliva

“Multistudio’s work speaks to me. The design seems committed to longevity—not novelty—which impressed me.”—Steve Radom

“Ayers Saint Gross does education, and, quite frankly, it does it pretty damn well. I appreciate the fact that the firm is definitive in its design approach.”—Antoine Bryant

“In addition to having a stellar reputation for sustainability, the firm’s a thought leader, creating a movement towards regionalism, sustainability, and incorporating landscaping”—Steve Radom

“The firm shared projects not because they were the flashiest, but because they meant something to the community. It shows how they made a difference there.”—Enrica Oliva

“This is a firm that puts its money where its mouth is. It cares about good design and integrating research into practice, including tracing and addressing critical issues in the supply chain.”—Jacob Reidel

“HASTINGS does work at a very high level across typologies, and is a center of excellence in the region.”—Jacob Reidel

“The designs are beautiful and the narrative demonstrates a strong push towards improving office culture.”—Diane Lipovsky

“The environmental chops are there, the work is evocative, and the firm has really solid endorsement.”—Tizziana Baldenebro

“What I appreciate about CO Adaptive’s submission was the emphasis on teamwork, craft, and identifying the supply chain.”—Steve Radom

“EOA is comprehensive. The firm addresses sustainability, talks about workplace culture very definitively, and has good design.”—Antoine Bryant

“I love that it’s a second-generation firm that’s distinguishing itself in a new way. It leverages the success of the original and takes it a step further.”—Anne Marie Duvall Decker

“AAmp is excellent. The commitment to academics while still practicing is impressive—and so is the pro-bono work.”—Antoine Bryant

“I love the work. It’s very beautiful and integrates with the landscape.”—Diane Lipovsky

“Ten years in, Future Firm has established itself as a smart office that delivers thoughtful design for civic-minded clients.”—Jack Murphy

“Serious, interdisciplinary, and exceptional design: the firm is applying its skill to diverse endeavors.”—Anne Marie Duvall Decker

“It seems like a great place to work. CONTENT has created a happy and collaborative environment with a flat organization.”—Steve Radom

“The public and commercial work is playful, collaborative, and community-centered. All of the work is thoughtful and well-crafted”—Anne Marie Duvall Decker

“I appreciate aanda’s work, and will always be particularly grateful for the work it did for the Brooklyn Public Library during COVID, successfully—and beautifully—activating the street with a library version of the streeteries when so many of our institutions were closed to the public.”—Jacob Reidel

“The company spends time doing charitable initiatives, sustainability, and recycling of their products.”—Enrica Oliva

“Retail is an under-appreciated type of design commission. HUXHUX Design showcases how it can be done in an experimental way while keeping a focus on people.”—Jack Murphy

“The firm is really committed to positive social impact and helping their region. The practice does a lot of research and work on Appalachia and how they can contribute to the regenerative generation of those areas.”—Diane Lipovsky

“The practice has been dedicated to art and play in design and they do a lot of research on play. I was super excited by their research on neurodivergent design.”—Diane Lipovsky

“The work is really stunning. The firm is a clear standout in terms of design and narrative.”—Tizziana Baldenebro