
Dulux Colour Awards
Celebrating nearly four decades of design excellence, the Dulux Colour Awards stands as one of the longest-running and most respected design competitions in Australia and New Zealand. This annual event honours the inventive use of colour in architecture and design, from intimate residential spaces to large-scale public and commercial projects. With creativity at its core, the awards champion bold, original colour palettes that challenge convention and elevate design outcomes.
Our expert panel of judges evaluates entries based on their ability to challenge stereotypes and redefine spatial experiences through colour. The combination of visionary palettes and exceptional design makes selecting winners an increasingly difficult – and inspiring – task.
Our expert judges have recognised these projects as having best displayed an innovative use of colour across residential, commercial and public spaces for 2025.
Congratulations to Pac Studio as the Dulux Colour Awards 2025 New Zealand Grand Prix winner for its design of Lava Flow in Auckland.
View the Lava House project-->Explore the designers recognised for the most inspired and transformative examples of interior and exterior colour use in commercial and residential projects.
View our category winners-->Previous winners and finalists
Revisit the projects that captured the attention of our judges.
Image credits
Samuel Hartnett Lava House | Anson Smart Melbourne Place | Stephen Goodenough Seven Colourful Little Houses | Paul McCredie St James Theatre | David Straight Eden View | Tim Pierce Central Hotel by Naumi Hotels | Dennis Radermacher Social Housing Development Rangiora | Adam Madigan Giraffe Early Learning Centre | Peter Bennetts Fitzroy Crossing Renal Hostel.