RAFA
RIBA Architecture Festival Asia
DECEMBER 16-18,2025
Shenzhen International Convention and Exhibition Center (Bao’an), China
Technology is leading the construction industry towards a more efficient, greener, and smarter future with unprecedented power. As cutting-edge technologies such as artificial intelligence, the Internet of Things, and big data mature, future buildings will break through limitations and evolve into intelligent ecosystems that can keenly perceive environmental changes and accurately meet the diverse needs of human settlements.
The “Innovation, Technology, Sustainability RIBA Architecture Festival Asia” is scheduled to be held in Shenzhen, China, in December 16-18 2025. Aiming to reach a broader Asian region, this event will gather industry leaders and opinion leaders from the global architectural and technological sectors to jointly explore new paths for technological innovation to drive the transformation and upgrading of the construction industry, as well as how to inject strong momentum into the prosperity and development of future cities through the design and construction of intelligent buildings.
The conference will invite participants from regions including China, India, Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia, Sri Lanka, Thailand, Japan, South Korea, Hong Kong, Macao, and Taiwan, China. Through deep cooperation and knowledge sharing across Asia, it is hoped that we can more calmly address the various challenges in the process of urbanization and work together to create a better and more sustainable human living environment.
Top experts and industry leaders from Asia and around the global will gather to explore future trends in architectural innovation and sustainable development.
Shortlisted projects will compete on-site, with a jury of renowned architects, scholars, and industry experts evaluating the entries.
Investors, developers, city managers, and architects will discuss collaborative approaches to building sustainable and livable environments.
The exhibition will showcase outstanding architectural works and innovative technologies from Asia and beyond, covering design, materials, and sustainable practices.
A high-end networking platform for industry leaders, architects, and guests to share insights and establish future collaborations.
The ceremony will announce and honor RAFA’s annual projects and special awards.
AWARDS
KEY DATES
Open Call for Submission: 31 March – 30 June 2025
Shortlist Announcement: 1 July – 10 July 2025
Call for Live Awards Judging: 10 July 2025 – 30 September 2025
Live Awards Judging and Gala Dinner: 16-18 December 2025 at RAFA in Shenzhen
PUBLIC REALM
MIXED-USE BUILDINGS
CULTURE
HEALTHCARE
RESIDENTIAL
EDUCATION
TRANSPORT
SPORT
PRODUCTION, ENERGY AND LOGISTICS
HOTELS
RETAIL (INTERIORS)
RESIDENTIAL (INTERIORS)
PUBLICLY ACCESSIBLE BUILDINGS (INTERIORS)
HOTELS (INTERIORS)
LANDSCAPE
Public Welfare Architecture
Urban Regeneration
Low-Carbon Sustainable Development
AI-Powered Intelligent Manufacturing
Future projects
ELIGIBILITY
Award Consultation
chinaoffice@riba.org
Helen.Du@imsinoexpo.com
Conference Consultation
021-3339 2095