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NanaWall Announces Winners for NanaAwards Project and Design Competition 2025

Submissions consist of design details, project photography, and videos of projects featuring NanaWall products, which were reviewed by judges who selected a shortlist of 86 projects

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The Doris Duke Theater in Massachusetts wins Best Arts & Events Center

November 6, 2025

NanaWall, the leader in opening glass wall systems for nearly 40 years, announced the 2025 winners of the NanaAwards Project and Design Competition. Celebrating the outstanding achievements of architects, designers, and building professionals across the commercial and residential sectors, the annual competition exemplifies NanaWall’s relationship with the A&D industry and highlights its design excellence.

In its 11th year, the competition received the most entries to date. Submissions consist of design details, project photography, and videos featuring NanaWall products, which were reviewed by judges who selected a shortlist of 86 projects. For three weeks, finalists were publicly voted on by the NanaWall community of building design professionals and homeowners, as well as the general public. This year, Gold winners were selected in 13 categories:

  • Best ADU: Bedford Barn Renovation by SPG Architects
  • Best Kitchen/Dining: Lumenhaus by Brad Cox, Architect, Inc.
  • Best Living Room: Arlington Retreat by The Dave Moore Companies 
  • Best Mountain Home: Rustic River Lodge by Home Design Works
  • Best Patio/Deck: Lakehouse Conservatory by DuBro Architects and Builders
  • Best Pool House: Cape Cod Pool Cabana by Doreve Nicholaeff Architecture
  • Best Waterfront: Saratoga Beach House, submitted by the homeowner
  • Best Remodel: Monteagle Retreat, submitted by the homeowner
  • Best Arts and Events: Jacob’s Pillow by Mecanoo
  • Best Education: St. Bonaventure Catholic School, submitted by the business owner
  • Best Hospitality: The Beach Restaurant, submitted by the business owner
  • Best Office: GFO by LS3P Associates
  • Best Retail: Restoration Hardware (RH) - Raleigh by Carolina Classic Window & Glass

 

“We are thrilled to have received the most submissions in the awards' 11-year history. This is a testament to our relationships with the A&D community that we dedicate ourselves to nourishing,” says Ebrahim Nana, President and CEO of NanaWall. “The winning projects reflect the endless possibilities of the ways designers and architects can use NanaWall, and serve as an example of operable glass walls’ adaptability, advanced performance, and role in enriching spaces through design.”

An additional 13 projects were awarded Silver status in each category. Details and photos of all projects can be found on the NanaAwards page. Each winning project will receive a prize and be featured across NanaWall’s platforms to celebrate its contributions to design excellence.

For more information or to view previous winners, visit the NanaWall website. 

KEYWORDS: architects awards competitions and contests designers glass walls

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