Following her role on the monthly evaluation panel earlier this year, Woods Bagot Associate Principal, Asia Regional Workplace Interiors Sector Leader Elena Ma has been selected to join the prestigious FRAME Awards 2026 Grand Jury Panel for the Workplace category.
In this pivotal final stage, Elena joins a select group of international design leaders to evaluate the highest-scoring monthly projects and determine the overall Winners of the Year, recognising excellence in spatial design.
Leading Woods Bagot’s workplace sector vision across APAC, Elena is a California-registered architect with 16 years of global experience across North America and Asia. Her expertise informs a human-centred approach that bridges diverse regional cultures while maintaining global benchmarks in interior architecture and workplace strategy.
Reflecting on her appointment to the Grand Jury, Elena says, “It’s deeply inspiring to observe how designers use detail, form and material storytelling to address complex spatial challenges. As we move into the Grand Jury phase, I look forward to seeing projects that create genuine value, foster well-being and redefine how we experience work around the world.”
The FRAME Awards celebrate excellence in interior design and spatial architecture worldwide, with the Grand Jury recognising projects that set new standards for innovation, sustainability and human impact.
Read the official announcement and meet the full panel on the FRAME website.
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