Two projects by the Keron Foundation have been named Gold Winners at the 2025 MUSE Design Awards

The “Karmrakhayt” playground and the “Saryan Steps” projects have been recognized as Gold Winners of the 2025 MUSE Design Awards. The 2025 MUSE Design Awards, organized by the International Awards Associate (IAA), have officially announced the results of this year’s competition ahead of its 10th anniversary.

The MUSE Design Awards celebrate excellence in design across diverse industries. MUSE honors innovative projects that push boundaries, set new standards, and inspire audiences worldwide. By providing a global platform, the MUSE Awards recognize exceptional talent and groundbreaking ideas that shape the future of creativity and design. From more than 13,000 submissions, this season’s winners embody innovation, craft, and influence across the creative and design industries.

The “Saryan Steps” project, created through the collaboration of the Administrative District of Kentron, the Keron Development Foundation, and Mane Tiles, has received the Gold Award in the “Urban Design” category. Meanwhile, the “Karmrakhayt” playground, developed in partnership between the Administrative District of Kentron and Keron foundation, has won the Gold Award in the “Architectural Design” category.

This honor underscores the ingenuity of the idea, the caliber of its execution, and the lasting resonance it holds within its field. The jury, consisting of over 100 distinguished professionals from 30 countries, brought together diverse expertise to ensure a fair and thorough assessment of the entries. All evaluations were conducted under a blind judging system, ensuring fairness and impartiality. Esteemed jurors included CEOs, fournders, directors and managers of renowned creative and design companies, as well as the representatives form Meta and Bloomberg; among others.

This season welcomed entries from celebrated brands and agencies such as MGM Grand Paradise, MINISO, MUJI, Hilton, Warners Bros. Discovery – Courageous Studios and others, highlighting MUSE’s role as a stage for projects that resonate worldwide.