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GAD / 2026

GAD 100 Practices: Candidate Register & Evaluation Framework

Browse GAD’s current practice register and understand the evidence required for an annual global 100. Final positions have not been awarded.

Annual positions have not been awarded. Read the published GAD Study Index for the first scored editorial series. Read the pilot

What qualifies

The current directory contains 1907 practices. Inclusion is not a rank or a nomination accepted for a final award. For the annual table, each candidate must pass the same source and performance checks; the documented performance evidence must be assessed before annual positions can be published.

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100 practice research dossiers

The reference register samples countries in rounds from the source-verified Global 1000 collection. Each dossier links selection evidence, public contact routes and representative work. Order is a coverage method, not a design-quality score. Six-dimension annual eligibility and scores remain unassigned.

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Adam Kane Architects

Melbourne · Australia

Adam Kane Architects: an architectural practice based in Melbourne, Australia. Explore credited works and public business contact routes.

Divisare identifies Adam Kane Architects as an architectural practice and publishes its work, including Barwon Heads House.

Complete dossier, contacts & sources

Adamson Associates Architects

Toronto · Canada

Adamson Associates Architects: an architectural practice based in Toronto, Canada. Explore credited works and public business contact routes.

Divisare identifies Adamson Associates Architects as an architectural practice and publishes its work, including Shard / London Bridge.

Complete dossier, contacts & sources

Ampuero Yutronic

Pucon · Chile

Ampuero Yutronic: an architectural practice based in Pucon, Chile. Explore credited works and public business contact routes.

Divisare identifies Ampuero Yutronic as an architectural practice and publishes its work, including Casa Hualle.

Complete dossier, contacts & sources

Aedas

Hong Kong · China

Large urban projects linking transport, commerce and public life.

Divisare identifies Aedas as an architectural practice and publishes its work, including More Aedas-designed infrastructure projects begin operations – MTR Ocean Park and Wong Chuk Hang Stations.

Complete dossier, contacts & sources

Bassico Arquitectos

Medellin · Colombia

Bassico Arquitectos: an architectural practice based in Medellin, Colombia. Explore credited works and public business contact routes.

Divisare identifies Bassico Arquitectos as an architectural practice and publishes its work, including C4 House.

Complete dossier, contacts & sources

ARKOSIS

San Ramon · Costa Rica

ARKOSIS: an architectural practice based in San Ramon, Costa Rica. Explore credited works and public business contact routes.

Divisare identifies ARKOSIS as an architectural practice and publishes its work, including House in Cot.

Complete dossier, contacts & sources

AREA Architecture Research Athens

Athens · Greece

AREA Architecture Research Athens: an architectural practice based in Athens, Greece. Explore credited works and public business contact routes.

Divisare identifies AREA Architecture Research Athens as an architectural practice and publishes its work, including Homeoffice.

Complete dossier, contacts & sources

A Work of Substance

Hong Kong · Hong Kong

A Work of Substance: an architectural practice based in Hong Kong, Hong Kong. Explore credited works and public business contact routes.

Divisare identifies A Work of Substance as an architectural practice and publishes its work, including GOODMAN WESTLINK.

Complete dossier, contacts & sources
GAD annual framework v0.1 · weights out of 100
DimensionPracticesPeopleChinese architecture
Representative works & spatial quality303025
Originality & research contribution202515
Built outcomes & use201515
Verified professional recognition101010
Environmental & public value151510
Sustained practice & contribution555
Chinese architectural culture & contemporary interpretation——20

Evidence rules, scoring, attribution and corrections