Meet the winners of AN’s 2025 Best of Products Awards

Every year The Architect’s Newspaper gathers manufacturers across the built environment to survey and honor the designs that help create safer, healthier, and beautiful buildings and interiors. This work is recognized and celebrated in AN’s 11th annual Best of Products Awards.

Across the entries and winners of this year’s program, material sourcing emerged as a running theme. In addition to using recycled materials and creating more efficient recycling programs, many brands have turned their attention to using regenerative materials, offcuts that would otherwise go to landfills, and bio-based materials that help protect against deforestation. Many of the winning products this year, chosen by a discerning jury of architects, designers, and industry professionals, demonstrated this commitment to natural materials, employing them effectively to play into the materials’ strength and style.

Meet the members of this year’s jury below, and then read on to view the 2025 Best of Products Awards winners, honorable mentions, and editors’ picks.

Jury

Acoustics

(Kendall McCaugherty)
Winner
Wood Textures

Made with 60 percent recycled PET felt solutions, Wood Textures offer nature-inspired designs across three patterns.

“The design, the color palette, and the materials amount to a very appealing product.”Odile Hainaut
Honorable Mention
GATHER® Acoustical – Frequency
Editors’ Pick

Appliances & Plumbing: Bathroom Fixtures

aileron collection
(Courtesy Kallista)
Winner
Aileron Collection

Aileron is defined by minimalist lines, distinctive knurling, and a handcrafted character that pays homage to aeronautical design.

“It looks beautiful and substantial. I like the fact that it’s contemporary but picking up on some traditional cues.”Tom Polucci
Honorable Mention
Atelier Collection

Appliances & Plumbing: Bathroom Plumbing

infinity drain
(Courtesy Infinity Drain®)
Winner
Disco-Rectangle Tile Insert Linear Drain

Inspired by midcentury design, this drain emphasizes a fluid, organic aesthetic with smooth contours.

“This is a type of product that is super important but not always beautiful. Disco-Rectangle is a rare exception to that.”Odile Hainaut
Honorable Mention
Veil Smart Toilet
Editors’ Pick
Aurena Bathtub

Appliances & Plumbing: Kitchen Appliances

48-inch induction range
(Courtesy BlueStar)
Winner
BlueStar 48” Platinum Series Induction Range

This induction range includes a matte-finish cooktop and indicator light bar to reflect the power and heat intensity for each cooking zone.

“A problem I run into with stoves is that many don’t accommodate American-sized baking trays, so to see this capacity and how its framed is a really compelling argument for this product.”Michael Hilal
Editors’ Pick
36-inch Pro Induction Range

Building Materials & Facades: Composites

exoshell
(Courtesy Northstar Technologies Group)
Winner

A lightweight, fiber reinforced polymer (FRP) wall system, EXOSHELL uses a single layer of composite ballistic armor plate bonded to a pultruded composite frame, making it ideal for use in rapid-deployment shelters and recovery.

“In the context of the housing crisis, this lightweight FRP wall system is a smart, pragmatic evolution in building technology.”Anya Moryoussef
Honorable Mention
Thermaframe 4
Editors’ Pick
ACRE Nickel Gap Siding

Building Materials & Facades: Glass

bird guard glass
(Courtesy Oldcastle BuildingEnvelope)
Winner
Bird Guard Glass

Available with dots or square patterns, Bird Guard is designed to reduce bird collisions while preserving clear views.

“Protecting birds has become an increasingly important and popular topic when it comes to glass. Oldcastle BuildingEnvelope addresses the issue in a way that minimizes the solution’s maintenance.”Kelly Pau
Honorable Mention
ViviMuse Painterly Glass
Editors’ Pick
Avery Dennison® SkyWay™ Bird Film

Building Materials & Facades: Metal

greengirt
(Shawn Erickson)
Winner
GreenGirt Steel

GreenGirt Steel is an entry-level continuous insulation system that delivers thermal performance, structural strength, and faster installation—all in a cost-conscious package.

“This product makes it easier to achieve continuous insulation assemblies with less thermal bridging and faster installation.”Jack Murphy
Honorable Mention
KDO Kinetic System

Building Materials & Facades: Stone and Concrete

Editors’ Pick
Porcelain Slabs

Building Materials & Facades: Timber

sylva red oak
(Courtesy reSAWN TIMBER)
Winner
Sylva Thermally Modified Red Oak

Sylva features wood cladding sourced from abundant and sustainably grown U.S. forests.

“It’s great to see thermally modified red oak used as a durable, sustainable alternative to ash, which has become increasingly scarce.”Anya Moryoussef
Editors’ Pick
ABODO® Vulcan Sustainable Siding and Decking

Building Materials: Weather, Air Barriers, & Insulation

typar
(Courtesy TYPAR)
Winner
TYPAR Clear Acrylic Flashing

This crystal-clear acrylic adhesive simplifies code compliance and makes it easy to verify nailing patterns.

“It’s novel to have a flashing that you can see through. It will speed up code officials completing their inspections.”Jack Murphy
Honorable Mention
Editors’ Pick
WALLcontrol™ Monolith VP Adhered Air & Water-Resistive Barrier

Facades: Structural Systems

stekar facade
(Stephane Groleau)
Winner
The Multifaçades System

Multifaçades is a rainscreen cladding system for building envelopes that includes a wide range of cladding materials that can be installed within the same panel.

“This system coheres a range of designs and materials within a single, efficient system, maximizing versatility while streamlining the process.”Kelly Pau
Honorable Mention
Editors’ Pick
StoVentec® Fiber Cement

Finishes & Surfaces: Interior Flooring (Carpeting)

Honorable Mention
Etched Earth™

Finishes & Surfaces: Interior Flooring (Hard Flooring)

sunset collection wood
(Courtesy Pioneer Millworks)
Winner
Sunset Collection

Sunset repurposes domestic oak sourced from the four rail fences that reign in U.S. pasturelands, helping to relieve pressure on other threatened wood species.

“I love that it’s made from old oak pasture fences. There’s something poetic about giving that material new life. It’s beautiful, sustainable, and smart.”Anya Moryoussef
Editors’ Pick

Finishes & Surfaces: Interior Surfaces

rampart fiber
(Courtesy Wolf-Gordon)
Winner
RAMPART® Fiber

Crafted from rapidly renewable flax fibers and bio-based resins, RAMPART Fiber offers a luxurious wood-like finish for interiors.

“I like the use and style of recycled flax fiber. It’s warm, it’s natural, and it’s not trying to be wood.”Tom Polucci
Honorable Mention
Seamless Wood Design ®
Editors’ Pick
Dual-Sided Textures

Finishes & Surfaces: Outdoor

moso
(Courtesy MOSO North America)
Winner
MOSO® Bamboo Thermo® Decking

Made from renewable bamboo strips and engineered using high-temperature compression, this decking offers versatility and durability.

“This has great depth and texture; it’s really attractive. This is exactly the kind of material we’re looking for in residential, commercial, and institutional decking.”Anya Moryoussef
Honorable Mention
Dekton Pietra Edition

Finishes & Surfaces: Walls & Wallcoverings

ekoa
(Courtesy ekoa)
Winner

ekoa is a durable, natural, high-performance wall protection made from rapidly renewable flax with low-carbon production.

“Ekoa uses a sustainable material at scale. Flax is rapidly renewable, and it can be used in both commercial and residential applications.”Kelly Pau
Honorable Mention
Editors’ Pick
Rainier Fins

Furnishings: Accessories

Editors’ Pick
Editors’ Pick

Furnishings: Commercial (Hospitality)

Editors’ Pick
Fin Lounge Chair, designed by Daniel Schofield

Furnishings: Commercial (Office)

HBF
(Matthew Gordon )
Winner
Hazel Guest Chair

The upright pitch and elegant posture of this chair brings an elevated style to everyday office furniture.

“It’s a handsome little chair. I like the overlay detail. You don’t see that in commercial design often.”Tom Polucci
Honorable Mention
Editors’ Pick
Una Conference Table

Furnishings: Outdoor

CUBE
(Courtesy Brown Jordan Outdoor Kitchens)
Winner

Borne from a collaboration with Luca Nichetto, CUBE is a modular outdoor kitchen line that can incorporate grills, refrigerators, trash, and other elements.

“There aren’t many visually appealing outdoor kitchens, which makes this a rare, aesthetically pleasing choice.”Tommy Suchart
Honorable Mention
Editors’ Pick
The Rockwell Social Grill

Furnishings: Residential

drift sofa
(Kelly Marshall, Courtesy Herman Miller)
Winner
Pawson Drift Sofa Group designed by John Pawson

Designed by architect John Pawson, Drift is a minimalist seating collection composed of 80 percent natural, plant-derived materials.

“The simplicity and the integration of the wood—it’s beautiful. The result is a truly a beautiful product.”Tommy Suchart
Honorable Mention
Isos Lounge Chair
Editors’ Pick
Biboni Sofa by Johnston Marklee
Editors’ Pick
Monolit Chair

Hardware: Architectural

Honorable Mention
Kooky Streaker
Editors’ Pick
OH Collection

Hardware: Decorative

cast collection
(Courtesy Buster + Punch)
Winner
CAST Collection

Merging raw and refined elements, this collection features handcrafted and hand-polished solid metal bars secured in place with cast knuckles.

“I like that this is a fully formed product. The shelf, the hardware, the towel bar: there’s a consideration about how you could utilize this system.”Michael Hilal
Editors’ Pick

Lighting: Architectural

hero grille
(Courtesy Luminii)
Winner
Hero Grille

Hero Grille is a sleek linear luminaire designed to maintain clean architectural lines while offering versatile lighting solutions, including those in tight ceiling spaces.

“Compact and precise, Hero Grille feels like a small piece of techy art, beautifully crafted.”Anya Moryoussef
Editors’ Pick

Lighting: Decorative

segment by eureka
(Courtesy Eureka)
Winner

This linear aluminum fixture uses a hyper-minimal form to offer powerful lighting in versatile applications.

“Segment is slim, minimal, and available in a range of finishes. I can imagine it working well in a variety of settings.”Jack Murphy
Editors’ Pick
Minima Lightform 2 Pendant
Editors’ Pick
Ravine Collection

Lighting: Outdoor

selux
(Courtesy Selux)
Winner

Aya uses bio-red lighting to adapt to seasonal insect activity and minimize disruption to wildlife and human circadian rhythms.

“The design is handsome, and I like that it has a purpose. I haven’t seen anything like it before.”Tom Polucci
Honorable Mention
Editors’ Pick

Lighting: Systems

airelight
(Courtesy Goldeneye)
Winner
Airelight® 2 Ceramic Linear Luminaire

This new solid-state luminaire is a LED linear fixture with a ceramic-emitting surface—eliminating plastics found in almost all competing products.

“This LED fixture is made with ceramic, a smart material application that cuts down the use of plastics and toxic materials and creating an overall recyclable product.”Kelly Pau
Honorable Mention
STENOS Recessed Trimless Track
Editors’ Pick

Openings: Doors

nova.ls doors
(Courtesy Panda Windows & Doors)
Winner
Nova.LS Slim Lift & Slide

Ideal for luxury homes, high-end condos, modern resorts, and commercial spaces, Nova.LS protects sight lines to merge the indoors with outdoors.

“The design is elegant, and yet the function is highly durable with a concealed gasket for a water-tight seal.”Kelly Pau
Editors’ Pick
NW MultiSlide 630

Openings: Windows

Editors’ Pick
Flat Roof Exit Comfort Swing

Technology: Design & Build Software

Honorable Mention
Ideate Automation

Technology: Smart Building, Smart Home & Automation Systems

kaiterra
(Courtesy Kaiterra)
Winner
Sensedge Go Wireless Air Quality Monitor

Sensedge Go is a wireless air quality monitor that installs without wiring, tools, or an IT configuration requirement.

“No wiring required! This sensor tracks a variety of parameters with the goal of making our interior environments healthier.”Jack Murphy
Editors’ Pick

Textiles: Indoors

myr textile
(Jannick Pihl Rasmussen)
Winner
Myr & Mylla

Designed in collaboration with Note Design Studio, these textiles use 100 percent post-consumer recycled polyester which lends a matte appearance and soft touch.

“Not only does the design feels very current, but it’s also all recycled material.”Michael Hilal
Honorable Mention
Technicolour by Peter Saville
Editors’ Pick
Conservation Collection

Textiles: Rugs

Honorable Mention
Souma and Souma Stripe
Editors’ Pick

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