Celebrating Excellence, Our Way!
Sophisticated Living St. Louis is thrilled to announce the second annual SOPHI Awards recognizing the city's finest design, architecture, and building achievements! Building on the resounding success of our sold-out inaugural year in 2024, we look forward to record-setting submissions and attendance.
The competition is open to all interior designers, architects, furniture designers, builders, and landscape architects regardless of professional society affiliation.
Eligibility requires that entrants are either based in the Greater St. Louis Metropolitan Area, or if based elsewhere, their project must be located within the area. Entrants can submit in one or more of 21 categories.
The finalists and winners will be revealed at the Awards Gala on Wednesday, November 5th at the 21c Museum Hotel and subsequently featured in the November/December publication.
Accepting entries April 15th through July 31, 2025
2025
Categories
RESIDENTIAL INTERIOR AND ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN
1. Residential Interior Design - Over 3,500 Square Feet
2. Residential Interior Design - Under 3,500 Square Feet
3. Residential Architectural Design - Over 3,500 Square Feet
4. Residential Architectural Design - Under 3,500 Square Feet
5. Residential Interior Design, Singular Space - Bedroom
6. Residential Interior Design, Singular Space - Kitchen
7. Residential Interior Design, Singular Space - Bath
8. Residential Interior Design, Singular Space - Children's Room
9. Residential Interior Design, Singular Space - Dining Room
10. Residential Interior Design, Singular Space - Living or Great Room, Entertainment, Media, Recreation Room
11. Residential interior design, use of small space - Powder Bath, Bar Area, Laundry Room, Butler's Pantry, Entry Hall, Dressing/Closet
12. Residential Outdoor Living Space - Functional and enjoyable spaces for relaxation and entertainment. Outdoor kitchens, pools, patios, decks, seating, fire and water features.
COMMERCIAL
1. Hospitality Interior Design or Architectural Design – Hotel Restaurant
2. Restaurant or Club Interior Design or Architectural Design
3. Commercial Interior Design or Architectural Design - Office,
4. Office Building Public Area, Residential High rise Public Area, Theater, Spiritual or Public Space
5. Commercial Interior Design or Architectural Design, Highrise Residential
6. Historical Restoration/Preservation - Residential
7. Residential or Commercial Landscape Design
8. Best in Furniture Design - Single Piece or Collection
9. House of Year - Traditional
10. House of the Year - Modern
Presenting Sponsors
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