AIASF Design Awards

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Overview

The AIA San Francisco (AIASF) Design Awards program honors transformative achievements in architecture, interiors, and unbuilt work. This program celebrates the power of design to shape a better world by fostering innovation, championing sustainability, and advancing social responsibility. Through this recognition, AIASF aims to inspire architects, designers, and visionaries to push boundaries, elevate communities, and create spaces that resonate with beauty, purpose, and impact.


Why You Should Participate

The AIASF Design Awards offer a prestigious platform for architects, designers, and visionaries to showcase their work. It is a celebration of creativity and design excellence that fosters innovation and sustainability. Winning an award offers significant recognition, helping you stand out in the field and opening opportunities for future projects.


Key Highlights

  • Categories:
    • Architecture
    • Interior Architecture
    • Unbuilt Design
  • Eligibility:
    • Open to architects, designers, and visionaries involved in transformative design projects.
    • Projects must be located within 30 miles of San Francisco or have the San Francisco office as the lead design team.

Entry Fees

Submission TypeAIASF MemberGeneralStudent
Early Submission (Feb 13, 2025)$230$420$10
Regular Submission (March 6, 2025)$285$475$40

Prizes and Recognition

Award CategoryDescription
ArchitectureCelebrates design excellence in architectural projects that shape communities.
Interior ArchitectureRecognizes innovative and functional interior spaces that elevate human experiences.
Unbuilt DesignHonors visionary and forward-thinking conceptual designs.

Submission Details

  • Submit projects in one of the categories (Architecture, Interior Architecture, or Unbuilt Design).
  • Projects must be submitted by the respective deadlines (Early or Regular Submission).
  • Submissions require a completed application and payment by the deadline.

Important Dates

DateEvent
January 13, 2025Submissions open
February 13, 2025, 1:00 PMEarly Submission Deadline
March 6, 2025, 1:00 PMRegular Submission Deadline
April 24, 2025, 6:00 PMDesign Awards Ceremony & Reception at Herbst Theatre

How to Join

  1. Register via the submission portal. here
  2. Pay the relevant entry fee.
  3. Submit your project and required documentation by the applicable deadline.
  4. Finalists will be announced, and winning projects will be celebrated at the Design Awards Ceremony.

Judging Criteria

  • Evaluation based on design excellence, innovation, and sustainability.
  • Submissions will be reviewed by a panel of distinguished architects and designers.

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