A jury of three architects, two lighting designers, and one interiors director selected the best new products of the year, choosing from the hundreds of entries submitted to Architectural Record’s annual competition. Jurors rated each hopeful according to innovation, usefulness, and aesthetics. We showcase the winners and their flashes of genius on the following pages. —Written by Linda Lentz, Rita Orrell, and Julie Taraska

Edited by Julie Taraska
Jurors’ portraits by Axel Depeux

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Best In Category denotes the winner that received the highest total score in the group from the jurors.

Editors’ Choice denotes the record staff’s selection from among the category’s top-scoring entries.

About our Jury
All jurors are based in New York City

Photo © Axel Dupeux

Facades
Window Walls | Glazing | Cladding | Thermal & Moisture Barriers

Pictured: Laminated Slump Glass with SGX

Openings
Windows | Doors | Hardware | Daylighting Tools

Pictured: Ezy Jamb Trimless Door Frame

Lighting & Electrical
Contract | Commercial | Residential | Outdoor

Pictured: All-Glass Dimmable Stellina Indirect

Finishes & Surfacing
Ceilings | Flooring | Paints | Wall Treatments

Oberon Etched Glass

Kitchen & Bath
Appliances | Cabinets | Fixtures & Fittings

Pictured: Lampshower by Nendo

Furnishings
Furnishing |Upholstery | Accessories

Pictured: FOberon Etched Glass

HVAC
Heating | Ventilation | Cooling

Pictured: Air Pear 25-EC

Outdoor & Recreational
Shelters |Railings | Site Furnishings

Pictured: BuzziShed

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