(USA) – Arup won the top prize for The University of Sheffield Concourse.

For the first time ever, the IALD International Lighting Design Awards were hosted online this year, with viewers from around the world tuning in to the live presentation.

The 37^th edition of the awards, presented by Cooper Lighting Solutions, saw 21 projects from eight countries honoured, spanning exteriors, interiors, universities, museums, retail and places of worship.

Of the 21 projects recognised, 12 won Awards of Merit, while seven won Awards of Excellence. The highest point scorer among all entries, in addition to receiving an Award of Excellence, received the IALD Radiance Award for Excellence in Lighting Design – the highest honour in the IALD Awards programme. This year, the Radiance Award went to Arup UK for the University of Sheffield Concourse in Sheffield, UK.

Speaking of the calibre of entries, IALD Awards Co-Chair Morgan Gabler said: “Every year we see an increase in the quality of entries and this year is certainly no different. Our seven-member panel of judges evaluate each project submission for demonstration of excellence across 10 distinct areas in a rigorous and blind process.”

IALD Awards Co-Chair Mirjam Roos added: “Projects recognised go beyond distinction in architectural lighting – we honour exceptional designs that evoke emotional responses, transform spaces, inspire awe and bring real benefits to end users.”

The IALD also reserved praise for its panel of seven judges, comprised of lighting designers from across the world. This year’s panel included: Susanna Antico, Mark Loeffler, Kevin Theobald, Bob Shook, Diane McNabb-Rodriguez, Ed Seiber and Nolita Ryan

Originally due to be held during this year’s LightFair in Las Vegas, the awards were initially postponed following the cancellation of the exhibition, before moving to an online platform, marking the first time that the awards programme was open for the world to view.

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Full list of winners:

Award	Project Name	Lighting Design	Location
Radiance Award	The University of Sheffield Concourse	Arup UK	Sheffield, UK
Excellence	The Keller Center – University of Chicago Harris School of Public Policy	AKLD Lighting Design	Chicago, IL, USA
Excellence	Kistefos – The Twist	Light Bureau	Jevnaker, Norway
Excellence	Re-lighting of Interior of Norwich Cathedral	Speirs + Major	Norwich, UK
Excellence	Royal Opera House	Studio Fractal	London, UK
Excellence	Tennessee State Museum	HGA	Nashville, TN, USA
Excellence	Vancouver Waterfront Park Grant Street Pier and Plaza	Fisher Marantz Stone	Vancouver, WA, USA
Merit	160 Spear Street	PritchardPeck Lighting	San Francisco, CA, USA
Merit	Free Library of Philadelphia	Lam Partners	Philadelphia, PA, USA
Merit	Green Jadeite	Art Light Design Consultants	Kaohsiung City, Taiwan
Merit	H&M Flagship Store Façade Lighting	Zenisk	Oslo, Norway
Merit	International Presbyterian Church	18 Degrees	Ealing, UK
Merit	La Vie Wine & Spirits Merchant	J.Y Lighting Design	Taipei, Taiwan
Merit	Microsoft Buildings 121 & 122	Dark Light Design	Redmond, WA, USA
Merit	Nihombashi Mitsukoshi	Lighting Planners Associates	Tokyo, Japan
Merit	RH New York	Sean O’Connor Lighting	New York, NY, USA
Merit	Shanghai Waterfront – 25 Landmarks	Fisher Marantz Stone, in collaboration with seven lighting design firms	Shanghai, China
Merit	Singapore Buddhist Lodge	Light Collab	Singapore
Merit	Zurich Innovation Centre Givaudan	Lightsphere	Kemptthal, Switzerland
Special Citation	Boston City Hall Renovation	Lam Partners	Boston, MA, USA
Special Citation	Rain	Thurlow Small	Washington DC, USA