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8th Annual GRAY Awards

Recognizing the best.

Exceptional design is the centerpiece of GRAY Awards: a competition celebrating the world’s most creative projects in architecture, interiors, landscape, and product design. Winners are local, regional, national, and international designers.

See below for finalists that have been announced to date.

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Breakout category finalists.

Hospitality:

Cozy restaurant setting with brown leather seats and orange chairs. Marble tables hold small candlelit decor. A framed photo hangs on a wood-patterned wall. GRAY Awards. GRAY magazine. Hospitality design.

Cozy restaurant setting with brown leather seats and orange chairs. Marble tables hold small candlelit decor. A framed photo hangs on a wood-patterned wall. GRAY Awards. GRAY magazine. Hospitality design.

Bar Henry: A Luxurious, Italian-Modern Jewel Inside Henry Singer’s Flagship Store.

Orange lounge with curved seats, white marble tables set with glasses. Warm lighting creates an inviting, elegant atmosphere. No text visible. GRAY Awards. GRAY magazine. Hospitality design.

Orange lounge with curved seats, white marble tables set with glasses. Warm lighting creates an inviting, elegant atmosphere. No text visible. GRAY Awards. GRAY magazine. Hospitality design.

Daphne Toronto: A Cinematic and Sculptural Reimagining of the American Bistro.

Modern house illuminated at dusk, surrounded by trees in a grassy area. Soft blue sky contrasts with warm interior lighting. Peaceful ambiance. GRAY Awards. GRAY magazine. Hospitality design.

Modern house illuminated at dusk, surrounded by trees in a grassy area. Soft blue sky contrasts with warm interior lighting. Peaceful ambiance. GRAY Awards. GRAY magazine. Hospitality design.

A Cedar-Clad Culinary Pavilion at Bandon Dunes Golf Resort.

Cozy wood-paneled room with vintage chair, rectangular table, and a potted plant. Black stove, bright window, and modern light fixture.

Cozy wood-paneled room with vintage chair, rectangular table, and a potted plant. Black stove, bright window, and modern light fixture.

The Architecture of Wine: A Farmstead Reinvented in Oregon’s Chehalem Valley.

Modern wine tasting room with dark roof amidst lush vineyard at sunset, surrounded by tall trees. Sunlight casts a warm glow over the serene landscape. GRAY Awards. GRAY magazine. Hospitality design.

Modern wine tasting room with dark roof amidst lush vineyard at sunset, surrounded by tall trees. Sunlight casts a warm glow over the serene landscape. GRAY Awards. GRAY magazine. Hospitality design.

Inside Woodshed Wine Company’s Artfully Designed Tasting Room Inspired by The National.

Hotel or Resort:

No finalists were named.

Institution:

There is one finalist, to be announced when winners are named.

Kitchen:

Modern kitchen with wood cabinets, an island with stools, and a skylight. A green plant in a vase and bread on the counter add warmth. GRAY Awards. GRAY magazine.

Modern kitchen with wood cabinets, an island with stools, and a skylight. A green plant in a vase and bread on the counter add warmth. GRAY Awards. GRAY magazine.

Hillsdale Modern Ranch: Thoughtful Kitchen Remodel Blends 1950s Charm with Craft-Focused Kitchen Design.

Modern kitchen with blue island, black and white patterned floor, orange pendant lights, red stools, and a platter of fruit. Bright and airy. GRAY Awards. GRAY magazine.

Modern kitchen with blue island, black and white patterned floor, orange pendant lights, red stools, and a platter of fruit. Bright and airy. GRAY Awards. GRAY magazine.

An Artistic Heart: Kitchen Remodel in Seattle is Both Gallery and Gathering Space.

Modern kitchen with gray cabinets, marble backsplash, and long island. Wooden table, chairs, and fruit basket. Vase with branches. Minimalist decor. GRAY Awards. GRAY magazine.

Modern kitchen with gray cabinets, marble backsplash, and long island. Wooden table, chairs, and fruit basket. Vase with branches. Minimalist decor. GRAY Awards. GRAY magazine.

The River Residence Modern Kitchen Blends Beauty, Function, and Family Connection.

Modern kitchen with green cabinets, black and white checkerboard floor, flowers on the island, and natural light from a window. Casework Interiors, neo Italianate kitchen, GRAY Awards. GRAY magazine.

Modern kitchen with green cabinets, black and white checkerboard floor, flowers on the island, and natural light from a window. Casework Interiors, neo Italianate kitchen, GRAY Awards. GRAY magazine.

Neo Italianate Kitchen Remodel Inspired by Luis Barragán.

Mixed-Use Development:

Modern building with colorful mural and "AVA" sign, against twilight sky. Cars parked on the street, creating an urban atmosphere. AVA Arts District. GRAY Awards. GRAY magazine.

Modern building with colorful mural and "AVA" sign, against twilight sky. Cars parked on the street, creating an urban atmosphere. AVA Arts District. GRAY Awards. GRAY magazine.

AVA Arts District: Live/Work Hub Transforms LA’s Creative Core with Street Art, Industrial Design, and Urban Renewal.

Modern buildings under cloudy skies; people walk; a cyclist rides past; tree-lined street corner; muted tones; urban setting. 45 Architecture & Interiors. GRAY Awards. GRAY magazine.

Modern buildings under cloudy skies; people walk; a cyclist rides past; tree-lined street corner; muted tones; urban setting. 45 Architecture & Interiors. GRAY Awards. GRAY magazine.

Wildlands Development Transforms Northeast Bozeman with Sustainable, Community-Centered Design.

On the Boards:

Aerial view of a lush green landscape at sunset with houses nestled among trees. Ocean and distant hills visible in the background. Peaceful mood.

Aerial view of a lush green landscape at sunset with houses nestled among trees. Ocean and distant hills visible in the background. Peaceful mood.

Hope Ranch Estate is a crafted dwelling that cherishes the essence of an internal sanctuary.

Modern courtyard with ivy-covered walls, circular windows, and stone bench. Greenery grows through rock-strewn grass, creating a serene vibe.

Modern courtyard with ivy-covered walls, circular windows, and stone bench. Greenery grows through rock-strewn grass, creating a serene vibe.

Nakaniwa, a sustainable oasis in the desert, blends minimalist design with vibrant interiors.

People play basketball on a colorful outdoor court under a pavilion, surrounded by trees and grass. A person sits watching in the foreground.

People play basketball on a colorful outdoor court under a pavilion, surrounded by trees and grass. A person sits watching in the foreground.

El Dorado integrates a trauma-informed design approach to a youth treatment facility in Oregon.

Modern building labeled "Maritime Innovation Center" with blue siding and large windows. Two people walk, bikes are parked outside, birds fly overhead.

Modern building labeled "Maritime Innovation Center" with blue siding and large windows. Two people walk, bikes are parked outside, birds fly overhead.

Maritime Innovation Center, poised to become the hub for the region’s growing Blue Tech economy.

Modern house on snowy hillside with pine trees, under a clear blue sky. Warm lights glow from windows, creating a cozy contrast.

Modern house on snowy hillside with pine trees, under a clear blue sky. Warm lights glow from windows, creating a cozy contrast.

A ski-in, ski-out family lodge pushes the boundaries of modern mountain living.

Outdoor Living:

No finalists were named.

Retail or Showroom:

Orange storefront of SOREL with bright interior, displays of shoes, art, and text. Geometric sculpture and sign: "Function First Since 1962." GRAY Awards Retail Design MG2

Orange storefront of SOREL with bright interior, displays of shoes, art, and text. Geometric sculpture and sign: "Function First Since 1962." GRAY Awards Retail Design MG2

Sorel Pop-up: A Dazzling Design Tribute to the Caribou Silhouette.

Modern showroom displaying sinks with various faucet designs in black and gold. Frosted glass divider, sleek industrial setting. GRAY Awards Retail Showroom Burdifilek Inc

Modern showroom displaying sinks with various faucet designs in black and gold. Frosted glass divider, sleek industrial setting. GRAY Awards Retail Showroom Burdifilek Inc

Ginger’s Showroom: The new flagship redefines luxury shopping in a striking 20,000 sq. ft. space, merging elegance with a unique gallery feel.

Small Space:

There is one finalist, to be announced when winners are named.

Surface Material:

There is one finalist, to be announced when winners are named.

Textile, Wallcover, Rug:

There is one finalist, to be announced when winners are named.

Visionary:

Luxurious airplane interior with curved sky ceiling, elegant seating, tables with drinks, plush pillows, blue patterned carpet, and decor.

Luxurious airplane interior with curved sky ceiling, elegant seating, tables with drinks, plush pillows, blue patterned carpet, and decor.

Dichotomy: A visionary luxury jet design that blends advanced technology with natural elements for a serene travel experience.

Spacious atrium with wooden ceiling, lush trees, and people with luggage. Bright, open space with natural light and a modern design.

Spacious atrium with wooden ceiling, lush trees, and people with luggage. Bright, open space with natural light and a modern design.

Portland International Airport: The visionary main terminal at PDX has a mass timber roof, celebrating Oregon’s forests.

City skyline with numerous skyscrapers under a clear blue sky. Sunlight casts shadows. Vibrant autumn trees visible below. River in distance. Mount Rainier, Seattle.

City skyline with numerous skyscrapers under a clear blue sky. Sunlight casts shadows. Vibrant autumn trees visible below. River in distance. Mount Rainier, Seattle.

Skyglass Apartments: A visionary 32-story residential tower redefines urban living in Seattle’s South Lake Union.

Workspace:

Modern office with wooden desks, white chairs, and computers; shelves with decor; minimal art on white walls; calm, organized ambiance.

Modern office with wooden desks, white chairs, and computers; shelves with decor; minimal art on white walls; calm, organized ambiance.

Oddfellows Studio: A 1960s candy factory becomes a warm, collaborative workspace, blending craftsmanship and clever design.

Modern building with lit windows at dusk, under dramatic cloudy sky. Surrounded by grassy field and trees, evoking a serene mood.

Modern building with lit windows at dusk, under dramatic cloudy sky. Surrounded by grassy field and trees, evoking a serene mood.

EMIT: A campus tied to the Rocky Mountain West.

Modern room with glass walls, a round wooden table, gray chairs, and a vase with yellow flowers. Silver chair in the corner, soft lighting. workspace design.

Modern room with glass walls, a round wooden table, gray chairs, and a vase with yellow flowers. Silver chair in the corner, soft lighting. workspace design.

Serein Headquarters: An office workspace design so creative that it mirrors its company’s drive to recreate what it means to be a developer in Vancouver.

Potrero Hill Innovation Center: A sustainable R&D building features an innovative workspace design while reducing carbon intensity.

Potrero Hill Innovation Center: A sustainable R&D building features an innovative workspace design while reducing carbon intensity.

Potrero Hill Innovation Center: A sustainable R&D building features an innovative workspace design while reducing carbon intensity.

People converse at a modern wooden counter, surrounded by greenery, in a warm-toned office with glass walls and visible meeting rooms.

People converse at a modern wooden counter, surrounded by greenery, in a warm-toned office with glass walls and visible meeting rooms.

HQ: A 1940s steel complex in Portland is now a vibrant space for community, gardens, events, and modern design workspaces.

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Judges categories.

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Architecture, commercial

Architecture, residential

Interior Design, commercial

Interior Design, residential

Landscape Design

Product Design, lighting

Product Design, furniture

Product Design, other

Wild Card, open category (realized or conceptual)

Student, open category (realized or conceptual)

Breakout categories.

Design for Good - a designed project/product that has made a positive impact on a humanitarian, community, or environmental issue.

Visionary - A designer or specific architectural, interior, landscape, or product design (realized or conceptual) that exemplifies innovative thinking in a game-changing manner.

Bath

Collaboration

Health + Wellness

Historic Renovation

Home Office

Hospitality

Hotel or Resort

Institution

Kitchen

Mixed-use Development

On the Boards

Outdoor Living

Retail or Showroom

Small Space

Surface Material

Textile, Wallcovering, or Rug

Transportation

Workplace

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