The Final Entry Deadline for Architizer's 2025 A+Product Awards is Friday, January 24. Get your brand in front of the AEC industrys most renowned designers by submitting today.From a young age, were told, Never judge a book by its cover. Solid advice when talking about the downstairs neighbor who notoriously never smiles, the local Dobermann everyone crosses the street to avoid, or that blackened banana thats unexpectedly perfect when peeled. When it comes to architecture, however, not so much.In architecture, the outside is just as important as the inside. A well-designed exterior can be so much more than a pretty face; it is a key component in realizing how a building interacts with its environment. Curb appeal is one of a buildings key selling points, attracting attention and driving interest. But a well-designed exterior can do so much more than just boost property value; it can improve energy efficiency, transform underused spaces and even enhance occupant well-being.With that in mind, these twelve products, winners of this years A+Product Awards, are designed to elevate exteriors by reviving faades, illuminating lawns and increasing outdoor functionality. Whether through bold lighting designs, ingenious cladding systems or ingenious glazing solutions, each of these innovations demonstrates how considered choices can take an exterior from ok to outstanding.Enter A+Product AwardsObiBy Expormim USA LLCJury Winner, Outdoor Furniture, 2024 A+Product AwardsInspired by Japanese tradition, Obis elastic band detail brings a bold, graphic edge to its elegant design. This seemingly simple feature adds a layer of sophistication, echoing the obi sash that adorns traditional kimonos. With an aluminum frame and indoor-level comfort, Obi is a modern outdoor seating collection that perfectly balances simplicity with style, making it ideal for terraces or garden spaces.Outdoor CoralBy David Trubridge LightingPopular Choice Winner, Exterior Lighting, 2024 A+Product AwardsMarking 20 years of design excellence, Outdoor Coral combines geometric beauty with eco-conscious materials. Inspired by natures intricate forms, its Panelex construction ensures both visual and environmental longevity. Whether installed as a statement piece or in clusters, Outdoor Coral is perfect for outdoor spaces, casting intricate shadows that add texture and mood to any setting.DesignRail ModernBy FeeneyPopular Choice Winner, Best of the Year, Residential Design, 2024 A+Product AwardsThis cable railing system is engineered specifically for unobstructed views and contemporary appeal, with hidden fasteners and a minimalist aesthetic. Its modular design allows for long spans, reducing the need for additional posts and, in turn, opening up vistas. Optional features like LED-ready rails and DrinkRail enhance both practicality and evening ambiance, making it an exceptional choice for patios, balconies and other outdoor living areas.COASTAL METAL SCULPTUREBy BELT Metal Art+Design StudioPopular Choice Winner, Best of the Year, Architectural Design, 2024 A+Product AwardsCombining Art Deco aesthetics with cutting-edge craftsmanship, Coastal Metal Sculpture uses stainless steel and dynamic LED lighting to animate facades and railings. Each piece is meticulously designed using both traditional and innovative techniques. Its bold lines and striking mirror finish bring a sculptural element to exterior spaces, elevating them into visual landmarks.Northport LightingBy Landscape FormsJury Winner, Exterior Lighting, 2024 A+Product AwardsNorthport reinvents traditional acorn street lamps with a refined, minimalist approach. Its subtle negative-space design evokes nostalgia while remaining contemporary, offering versatility for parks, promenades, and historic streetscapes. Combined with adjustable LED technology, Northport Lighting balances heritage and innovation, creating exteriors that feel timeless yet firmly rooted in the present.CUPACLADBy CUPA PIZARRAS S.A.Popular Choice Winner, Building Envelopes, Cladding, & Roofing, 2024 A+Product AwardsCUPACLADs natural slate faade offers a durability that will last for over a century, with no maintenance required. The carbon-neutral production process reflects CUPAs commitment to sustainability, while its versatility allows architects to experiment with both traditional and modern compositions. Whether used for residential or commercial projects, CUPACLAD exemplifies the strength and beauty of natural materials.Redwood Timbers & UppersBy HUMBOLDT SAWMILL COMPANYPopular Choice Winner, Best of the Year, Positive Impact, 2024 A+Product AwardsHarvested sustainably in FSC-certified forests, Humboldts redwood timbers bring natural strength and warmth to outdoor structures. Ideal for everything from exposed beams to elegant cladding, its rich tones and inherent durability make it a highly versatile choice for all exteriors. Redwoods natural resistance to decay and pests further underscores its enduring appeal for both architects and homeowners.VITAEBy THE CUTJury Winner, Cabinetry & Millwork, 2024 A+Product AwardsOutdoor kitchens seldom reach the craftsmanship of a product like Vitae, where natural stone and timber meet modular precision. Designed to adapt seamlessly to indoor or outdoor spaces, the kitchen embodies versatility with striking materials that turn a functional cooking area into a truly unique design statement.Universal Series Window WallBy Cascadia Windows & DoorsPopular Choice Winner, Glass & Glazing, 2024 A+Product AwardsCombining expansive glazing with top-tier thermal performance, the Universal Series Window Wall creates striking faades that improve energy efficiency. Its fiberglass frame, customizable to project specifications, offers a perfect balance of form and function.Evo-FlexBy Evo-Doors by RenlitaJury Winner, Best of the Year, Architectural Design, 2024 A+Product AwardsEvo-Flex transforms exterior spaces with its gas strut window system, which is ideal for pass-through bar tops and outdoor kitchens. Its sleek, self-lifting aluminum frame is designed for immense durability and ease of use, creating seamless transitions between indoor and outdoor living areas.RE/8 Bio-circular Architectural MeshBy KaynemailePopular Choice Winner, Best of the Year, Sustainable Design, 2024 A+Product AwardsJury Winner, Building Envelopes, Cladding, & Roofing, 2024 A+Product AwardsThis 3D mesh offers an innovative approach to shading and faades, crafted from bio-based polymers that reduce carbon footprints by 80%. With its ability to provide solar reduction and airflow, RE/8 combines functionality with sustainability, making it an essential choice for environmentally conscious design.VetraSpan-LBy Sentech Architectural SystemsJury Winner, Glass & Glazing, 2024 A+Product AwardsVetraSpan-L delivers 50-foot spans of uninterrupted glass, creating exteriors with unparalleled transparency. Its advanced structural system eliminates vertical joints, providing a seamless connection to the surrounding landscape and elevating modern faade design to new heights.The Final Entry Deadline for Architizer's 2025 A+Product Awards is Friday, January 24. Get your brand in front of the AEC industrys most renowned designers by submitting today.The post Elevated Exteriors: 12 Award-Winning Products Transforming Outdoor Spaces appeared first on Journal.