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Jury 2026
Cen Shen
Award-winning architectural designer, founder of CSLab and Architectural Designer at Elicc Group. A Columbia University graduate, her work focuses on building envelope design, material research, environmental strategies, and emerging technologies. She has received numerous international design awards, including the IF Design Award 2026, and has served as a jury member for WGA INSPIRELI AWARDS.
USA
David Vashakidze
Is a Georgian architect and founder of David Vashakidze Architects. He holds a Master of Architecture degree from the Tbilisi State Academy of Arts and has extensive professional experience in architecture and project management. His work has received awards in national and international competitions, and he has served as a jury member for several architectural and design awards.
Georgia
Alyona Plaskonnaya
Is an interior designer specializing in residential and public spaces. She is Chair of the Design&Decor Club and actively supports the development of the professional design community in Belarus. A frequent speaker and media expert, she participates in international design events and awards. She is a finalist of the TANU Design Award and Architecture Award Georgia, and serves as Art Director of the KUKHA DESIGN AWARD
Belarus
Cid BLANCO JR.
Cid Blanco Jr. is a Brazilian architect and urban planner with 25 years of international experience in sustainable urban development, housing, metropolitan governance, and strategic planning. He holds a PhD in Urbanism from the University of Lisbon and served as Co-Director of the UIA UN 17 Sustainable Development Goals Commission from 2022 to 2026. His professional experience includes collaboration with governmental institutions, UN agencies, and international development banks, with a strong focus on social inclusion and citizen participation.
BRAZIL
Merab Bolkvadze
Is a Honored Architect of Georgia, Doctor of Architecture, and Professor. With over four decades of professional experience in architecture and urban planning, he has contributed to major urban development projects, including Tbilisi’s Urban Development Concept and Land Use Master Plan. He has participated in numerous national and international competitions and received several awards, including a Bronze Medal for the International Competition for Tbilisi’s Urban Development Concept and First Prize for the Tbilisi Land Use Master Plan Update. He continues his academic and professional work in architecture and urban planning.
Georgia
Herson D. Suquino
Architect with 22 years of international experience across North America, Europe, Asia, and South America, working in residential, hospitality, commercial, mixed-use, civic architecture, interior design, and urban planning. Licensed in New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and Florida, he combines design vision, technical expertise, and an international approach to architecture, with a focus on innovation, collaboration, and high-quality design.
USA
Nino Imnadze
Is a Georgian architect, PhD in Architecture and Professor at Georgian Technical University. She specializes in architectural design, modern architecture and urban research, and has participated in international workshops and academic programs, including at Politecnico di Milano. She is also involved in UIA architectural education initiatives.
Georgia
James Worth
Is an Australian landscape architect and Director of Worth Design Co-Lab, specializing in landscape architecture, green infrastructure, sustainable urban design, and public spaces. His work focuses on integrating people, architecture, landscape, and natural systems, with an emphasis on sustainability, climate resilience, and community. He has professional experience across Australia, the Maldives, and the UAE. In 2026, he founded International Design Conversations, an international platform promoting dialogue on sustainable design, climate resilience, and the future of cities.
Australia
Kirill Kukharchuk
Is an internationally qualified designer, architect, artist, educator, and researcher, with over 20 years of experience in interior design. He is a regular speaker at international forums and conferences and serves as a jury member for architecture and design competitions and awards in Russia, Kazakhstan, and Belarus. He is also a co-founder of the KUKHA DESIGN AWARD and Head Senior Lecturer at DESIGN&DÉCOR SCHOOL.
Belarus
Nestan Advadze
Is an experienced urban planning professional who has held various positions at Tbilisi City Hall, including Chief Specialist and Head of Unit in the Urban Development and Architecture Departments. She has served as a member and Executive Secretary of the Council for Regulation of Land Use and Development in Tbilisi Municipality. She has also worked as an urban planning consultant for leading Georgian architectural firms and as an invited lecturer in the Master’s Program in Urban Architecture at the Tbilisi State Academy of Arts.
Georgia
Laura Sharipova
Is President of the TANU Professional Association of Architects and Designers of Kazakhstan, founded in 2015. She is the founder of the TANU ecosystem, bringing together professional community, education, media, and industry projects in architecture and design. She also founded the TANU Design Award and the TOP 100 Architects and Designers of Kazakhstan project. Interior Designer | 26+ years of professional experience.
Kazakhstan
Oussama HAMAL
Is an Associate Professor at the National School of Architecture of Marrakech (ENAM), Morocco, and holds a PhD in Artificial Intelligence from the National School of Engineers of Rabat (EMI). His academic and research interests lie at the intersection of Artificial Intelligence, Architecture, Smart Cities, Digital Twins, BIM, GIS, IoT, and emerging technologies. His work focuses particularly on digital transformation, intelligent urban systems, AI-driven innovation, and the integration of emerging technologies into architecture and the built environment.
Morocco
Robert Bedner
Is an architect and Director of Cura Design, with extensive international experience, including work with Sverre Fehn, Renzo Piano, and Vito Acconci. His practice focuses on biophilic and regenerative architecture, integrating design, technology, and nature. Cura Design has completed over 175 projects in the UK and internationally. Robert has served on the Southwest Design Review Panel since 2014 and regularly speaks at international conferences on biophilic design, sustainability, and architecture.
United Kingdom
MARIKA KURTISHVILI
Founder and Major Architect at SHAKHTA Ltd Certified Juror of INSPIRELI AWARDS, the world\'s largest student architecture competition. Invited lecturer of The University of Georgia (UG) Author of public, cultural heritage and residential buildings. Studied at Tbilisi State Academy of Fine Arts, Faculty of Architecture and Design. Lives and works in Tbilisi.
Georgia
Nmadili Okwumabua
Is a cultural designer, urbanist, and educator, and Founder of CPDI Africa. With over 30 years of experience, her work focuses on African-centered architecture, cultural heritage, sustainable design, and urban planning. She is also Founder of the Global Studio for African Centered Architecture (GSACA) and the Center for Afrocentric Design Advancement (CADA) in Abuja, Nigeria.
USA/Nigeria
Zakaria (Shakri) Kurdiani
He has extensive professional experience in Georgia, Russia, and Germany, working with leading architectural firms and studios. He is a Professor at the Tbilisi State Academy of Fine Arts and Founder and Director of Architectural & Design Group LLC. He is a laureate of numerous national and international architectural competitions.
Georgia
Roxana Karam
United Kingdom (UK) Senior Landscape Architect | PhD | Landscape Institute Awards 2026 Finalist | Founder, Gap to Green | Research-led & Data-driven Landscape Design
United Kingdom
Rasim Babakishiyev
Is Secretary of the Union of Architects of Azerbaijan and a Corresponding Member of the International Academy of Architecture. In 2012, he was awarded the “Taraggi” (Progress) Medal by the President of Azerbaijan for his contributions to architecture. He is also the head of the architectural firm Studio 203
Azerbaijan
David Tsutskiridze
Is a Georgian architect, founder and principal architect of Tsutskiridze+Architects. A graduate of the Tbilisi State Academy of Arts, he specializes in healthcare and public architecture. He is an International Associate Member of the AIA and a Professional Member of the IIDA. His projects, including the award-winning Gagua Clinic, have received international recognition.
Georgia
Torsten Münster
Is a German entrepreneur and landscape edging specialist with nearly 30 years of international experience in landscape construction and horticulture. Since 2005, he has been Managing Owner of Sachsenband Metalltechnik GmbH and is also Shareholder & Manager of QualityEdging FZ LLC in the UAE. His expertise includes materials, sustainability, durability, and practical implementation in landscape projects.
Germany
Dimitri Mosulishvili
Member of the Union of Architects of Georgia. Founder of the Association of Architects of Georgia. Main architect of ADS company. Author of many implemented architectural projects. Founder and Organizer of the international competition - Architectural Award
Georgia
MICHAEL BERNIER
Founder and lead designer of Michael Bernier Design, with more than 15 years of experience in landscape and environmental design. His work connects architecture, nature, and lifestyle through biophilic, sustainable, and climate-responsive landscapes. His award-winning practice focuses on creating healthier, more connected relationships between people and the natural environment.
USA
Nugzar Khvedeliani
Is a Doctor of Architecture and Professor at the Georgian Technical University, where he has served as Dean of the Faculty of Architecture, Urbanism and Design since 2024. He has extensive professional experience in architectural and urban design and is a co-founder of Atrium architectural studio. His academic and professional interests include architecture, urban planning, environmental design, and cultural and ecological aspects of the built environment.
Georgia
PEDRO PAES LIRA
Architect, urban planner, and entrepreneur with more than 20 years of professional experience in architecture, urbanism, landscape design, and environmental consulting. His work focuses on connecting cities with nature through landscape-led urban regeneration, biodiversity, and nature-based solutions. He is the founder and partner of Natureza Urbana, where he develops multidisciplinary projects that integrate architecture, urban planning, landscape, and strategic development.
BRAZIL
Nino Laghidze
Is Doctor of Architecture and Professor at The University of Georgia. She has been Editor-in-Chief of STYLE Magazine, Chairperson of the Association of Architects of Georgia and Organizer of the annual international Architectural Award.
Georgia