Colour Awards 2025 entries

Our finalists

Residential Interior

The Residential Interior category recognises excellence in the interior paint finishes of any building used as a private residence, including single and multi-residential projects.

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Residential Interior

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The Residential Interior category recognises excellence in the interior paint finishes of any building used as a private residence, including single and multi-residential projects.

Single Residential Exterior

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The Single Residential Exterior recognises excellence in the exterior paint finishes of a private single residence.

Temporary or Installation Design

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This category recognises excellence in the interior and/or exterior paint finishes of any temporary, installation, exhibition, and brand promotion experience.

Commercial Interior – Workplace and Retail

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The Commercial Interior – Workplace and Retail category recognises excellence in the interior paint finishes of any commercial or industrial building such as offices, studios, factories, retail outlets, pop-up retail and shopping centres.

Commercial Interior – Public and Hospitality

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The Commercial Interior – Public and Hospitality category recognises excellence in interior paint finishes of commercial or industrial buildings such as community centres, museums, theatres, places of worship, cafes, restaurants, fitness centres, hotels, event spaces, education and healthcare facilities.

Commercial and Multi-Residential Exterior

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The Commercial and Multi-Residential Exterior category recognises excellence in exterior paint finishes of any commercial, industrial, educational facility, multi-residential development and/or apartment building.

Australian Student

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This category recognises paint specification by architecture or interior design students who are currently undertaking or have recently completed (within the past 12 months) a course by a recognised university or college.

New Zealand Student

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This category celebrates excellence in paint specification by architecture or interior design students who are currently undertaking or have recently completed (within the past 12 months) a course by a recognised university or college.

Our judges

Five of New Zealand and Australia’s most prolific architects and designers, who have been recognised and awarded for their own work, judged the 2025 awards entrants based on innovation, expression and execution of colour.

Andrew Parr

Director, SJB

Andrew founded SJB in 1994 and brings his unique interpretations of contemporary minimalist style into design.

A winner of more than 10 interior design awards and shortlisted for many more (including Dulux Colour Awards in 2017 and 2020), Andrew has been setting the standard for high-end residential and hospitality design for more than 35 years.

Alex McLeod

Co-founder, at.space

Auckland interior design studio, at.space, has been recognised for its cohesive palettes and brave use of colour. It was awarded two gold pins at the NZ Best Awards and the supreme HOME Interior of the Year Award for 2024, and Alex was a panellist for the inaugural Auckland Design Week recently.

With a passion for nostalgic design, abstract art, and a textural material appreciation, Alex believes that design is in the detail, drawing from memory and context to produce interiors with connection.

Rachel Luchetti

Co-founder, Luchetti Krelle

Rachel brings a wealth of experience to this year’s judging panel, spanning both the hospitality and commercial sectors. Rachel refined her skills in conceptual realisation, spatial planning and ‘place-making’, leading to a host of award-winning hospitality, retail, commercial and residential designs across Australia.

As a highly respected innovator among the Australian interior design community, Rachel demonstrates a methodology that achieves intricate and layered, yet efficient and highly successful design solutions across the hospitality and hotel sectors.

Kim Bridgland

Co-founder and Director, Edition Office

Kim has built a globally recognised portfolio of commercial and residential projects through his Melbourne-based architect practice since 2016. His background as a fine artist and sculptor, alongside his knowledge of art and architectural history amplifies his ability to create architecture that both connects with and challenges its inhabitants and visitors alike.

Within just five years, Kim’s unique background and approach to design together with the team has led the Edition Office to take home numerous national and international awards, such as the 2019 Canberra Medallion and many more.

Kerstin Thompson

Principal, KTA

Adjunct Professor, RMIT and Monash universities

Kerstin is a committed design educator who regularly lectures and runs studios at various schools across Australia and New Zealand.

In recognition for the work of her practice, contribution to the profession and tertiary education, Kerstin was elevated to Life Fellow by the Australian Institute of Architects in 2017, appointed the Member of the Order of Australia (AM) in 2022 and awarded the Gold Medal in 2023 – the Australian Institute of Architects’ highest honour – recognising distinguished services by architects.

Andrea Lucena-Orr

Colour and Communications Manager, DuluxGroup

Andrea Lucena-Orr has an extensive colour and design background, having worked at DuluxGroup for more than 35 years in many colour roles. Andrea researches colour trends and presents her findings to trade and retail markets, and the media.

She is a key member of the Dulux Colour Forecast team that leads the colour forecasting trends and is a trusted voice in the industry on colour insights. Andrea is the convening judge for the Dulux Colour Awards.

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Dulux Colour Awards terms and conditions

Finalists Each major category winner receives AU$1,000 in prize money. The Australian Student category winner receives AU$500 and New Zealand category winner receives NZ$500. All New Zealand finalists will receive $1,000 towards travel to the Dulux Colour Awards gala event in Melbourne.

Winners will be announced at the 39th Dulux Colour Awards on Wednesday, 28 May 2025 at the National Gallery of Victoria. The Australian Grand Prix award will be chosen from the Australian category winners, excluding the Student category, and receive AU$5,000. The New Zealand Grand Prix award will be selected from the New Zealand finalists, excluding the Student category, and receive NZ$5,000.

Dulux Colour Awards 2025 terms and conditions