The AJ Architecture Awards 2025, presented by The Architects’ Journal, return for their eighth consecutive year, celebrating outstanding architectural achievements across 16+ categories. The awards recognize projects in housing, health, wellbeing, workplace, cultural spaces, and more.
The competition is open to all architectural practices, regardless of size or scale, and winners will be announced at a prestigious awards ceremony at Royal Lancaster London on 27 November 2025.
All shortlisted projects will be visited by a judging panel and published on the Architects’ Journal website, providing participants with extensive industry exposure.
Why You Should Participate?
- Design Excellence Recognition: Open to firms of all sizes.
- High-Impact Exposure:
- Shortlisted and winning projects will be announced on AJ’s social media (620,000+ followers).
- Featured on AJ’s website and in an annual awards supplement.
- Included in emails sent to AJ’s database of 54,000+ subscribers.
- Judging Panel Visit: All shortlisted projects receive an on-site evaluation.
- Save on Entry Fees: Submit your project by 28 March 2025 to save £90 on your entry.
Key Highlights
- Open to all UK-based architecture firms.
- 16+ categories, covering diverse architectural fields.
- Shortlisted projects undergo an on-site judging process.
- Winners will be announced at an exclusive event in London.
Entry Fees
| Entry Type | Fee |
|---|---|
| Early Bird (until March 28, 2025) | £90 discount |
| Standard Entry | Regular Fee |
Prizes and Recognition
| Award Tier | Benefits |
|---|---|
| Winners | Trophy, media coverage, featured in AJ Awards Supplement |
| Shortlisted Entries | Featured on AJ website and social media |
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Early Bird Deadline | March 28, 2025 |
| Entry Deadline | May 2, 2025 |
| First Round of Judging | May 30, 2025 |
| Shortlist Notification | June 6, 2025 |
| Second Round of Judging | September 22–26, 2025 |
| Winners Announcement | November 27, 2025 at Royal Lancaster London |
Submission Details
- Eligibility: Open to architecture firms based in the UK.
- Project Scope: Any completed project within the eligibility period.
- Submission Format: Digital project submission.
How to Join?
- Select the appropriate category for your project.
- Submit your project before the deadline.
- Take advantage of the Early Bird discount before March 28, 2025.
Judging Criteria
- Design Excellence – Architectural quality and innovation.
- Sustainability & Impact – Environmental and social contributions.
- Functionality – Usability and real-world effectiveness.
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