Professional Category

Shaping Real-World Architecture

The Professional Category celebrates the work of practising architects, firms, and industry professionals who push the boundaries of steel architecture.

This category invites submissions of completed projects that demonstrate design excellence, innovation, sustainability, and thoughtful application of BlueScope coated steel materials in creating resilient and timeless built environment.

Bring your work into the spotlight, gain industry recognition, and inspire the future of Malaysian architecture through steel.

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Categories

Industrial

Factories, manufacturing plants, warehouses, logistics facilities, data centres

Commercial

Shopping malls, shop lots & mixed-use commercial blocks, auditoriums, hospitality

Residential

Landed houses, condominiums, apartments, studio apartments & vertical housings, serviced apartments

Institutional, Public & Others

Educational institutions, healthcare facilities, transportation hubs, convention centres, religious buildings, airports and hangars, terminals and stations, sports complexes

Lasting Beauty of COLORBOND® Steel

Special recognition for historical buildings showcasing COLORBOND® steel’s durability and aesthetics.

Stages

30 April

Launch

The launch of
Steel Architectural Awards Malaysia 2026

30 April - 15 July

Submission

Project submission by entrants

15 July - 15 August

Judging

Submitted projects review by jurors

16 August - 20 August

Finalists

Finalist announcement

04 September

Awards Ceremony

Awards ceremony and winners announcement

Judging Criteria

Design Concept & Architectural Intent

Clarity and strength of the overall architectural vision, including spatial quality, proportion, and design expression.

Community & Humanity

  • Positive impact on building users, neighbourhood, and public realm.

  • Sensitivity to social, cultural, and contextual conditions.

Innovation

  • Creative and meaningful use of BlueScope coated steel in architecture.

  • Innovation in material application, detailing, and performance.

  • Contribution of coated steel to identity, functionality, and constructability.

Sustainability

  • Evidence of energy efficiency, passive design, and environmental strategy.

  • Responsible use of materials, durability, and lifecycle performance.

  • Reduction of waste, carbon, and resource consumption.

THE PRIZES

Malaysia

  • Bespoke design award trophy

  • Commemorative award certificate

  • Attractive prizes

  • Exclusive invitation to compete at the ASEAN level*

  • Recognition & publicity for finalists’ project across national media

*For gold awards winner only.

*Exclude the Lasting Beauty of COLORBOND® Steel category.

ASEAN

  • Bespoke design award trophy

  • Commemorative award certificate

  • Attractive prizes

  • Learning & sharing trip to BlueScope Australia*

  • Recognition & publicity for finalists’ project across ASEAN media

*For awards winner only.

Ready to share your design story?

Submit your inspirational project today and redefine the possibilities of coated steel.