The Singapore Interior Design Awards (SIDA) 2025 has announced the official opening of its call for entries. Organised by the Society of Interior Designers Singapore (SIDS), SIDA is now in its 9th edition. It stands as a beacon for recognising exceptional projects and practitioners across the spatial and interior design industry, inviting submissions from around the globe.
SIDA 2025 aims to showcase interior design projects that push boundaries, exemplify excellence, and set new benchmarks for the industry.
Significantly, this year’s SIDA will emphasise local Singaporean designers and their groundbreaking works. This commitment is underscored by reserving six special awards exclusively for local practitioners: Design Firm of the Year, Designer of the Year, Lifetime Achievement Award, Design Educator of the Year, Design of the Year and Young Designer of the Year. These dedicated categories seek to celebrate and propel the unique contributions of local talent, reinforcing Singapore’s identity as a global city by design.
Mr Nithipong Subaneknan, Chairman of the Organising Committee for SIDA 2025, commented, “As we launch SIDA 2025, our mission is clearer than ever: to identify and celebrate interior design projects that truly define excellence, whether on our shores or across continents. By inviting global talent, we not only elevate the competition but also inspire our local designers through diverse perspectives and new benchmarks.
“This year, we are particularly excited to shine a brighter spotlight on the impact of our Singaporean designers with the introduction of the new award categories, further cementing our nation’s role as a leader in design innovation.”
SIDA remains steadfast in its commitment to upholding design integrity, ensuring that all submissions are selected fairly and professionally. The jury panel for SIDA 2025 comprises a distinguished group of renowned experts, creatives, and industry leaders from diverse international backgrounds in design and architecture.
This year’s jury includes Angela Spathonis, Managing Director at Gensler (Singapore); Ar. Razvan Ghilic-Micu, Senior Associate at Hassell Studio; Ar. Wong Ker How, Founding Partner at Asolidplan and 2nd Vice President of the Singapore Institute of Architects; Ben Stevenson, Partner and Senior Interior Designer at Fosters + Partners (Hong Kong); and Sabine Seck, Partner at Hirsch Bedner Associates.
SIDA 2025 exemplifies its forward-looking vision and continues to nurture the future of design through its dedicated Youth Award category, created specifically for students. This platform spotlights the potential of tomorrow’s designers, helping the next generation launch their creative journeys and make their mark on the industry.
Submission Details
Designers and firms are invited to submit their projects across various categories. For detailed submission guidelines, categories, jury profiles, and key dates, please visit the official SIDA 2025 website. The submission period will close on 1 August 2025.
