relief.1657 – shortlist staatspreis design 2026

After receiving numerous international awards (Big See Award, German Design Award, and Iconic Award), the relief.1657 kitchen model has now also been shortlisted for the Staatspreis for Design. Of the 176 projects submitted, 31 were shortlisted.

“The submissions impressed with their excellent combination of design clarity, social and ecological responsibility, and innovative problem solving, making them equally outstanding in terms of function, aesthetics, and social relevance.”
Jury member Patrick Lüth

A total of 3 projects will be honored with a Staatspreis; nine nominations will receive awards, 14 projects will receive distinctions, and there will be five special prizes.

The winners will be announced at the award ceremony on Thursday, April 16, 2026, at the MuseumsQuartier Wien. At the same time, the catalog for the 2026 Staatspreis for Design will be presented and the exhibition featuring all the award-winning entries will open at the designforum Wien.