Overview
The CITY’SCAPE AWARD 2025 is an international design competition organized within the framework of the International Symposium CITY’SCAPE: Landscape Project for Life and Climate. Promoted by the National Council of Architects, Planners, Landscape Designers, and Conservators, in collaboration with PAYSAGE – Promotion and Development for Landscape Architecture, this prestigious initiative aims to recognize and celebrate excellence in international landscape architecture.
The award encourages professionals, studios, and organizations to submit innovative landscape projects that bridge the gap between the built environment and nature, proposing new territorial dynamics and fostering sustainable spatial relationships. The competition will spotlight standout projects that redefine landscape design across a range of sixteen thematic categories.
Why You Should Participate
Participating in the CITY’SCAPE AWARD 2025 offers unique opportunities, including:
- International Recognition for projects that exemplify innovation and sustainability in landscape architecture.
- The chance to present work during the renowned CITY’SCAPE International Symposium, a significant event in the field of landscape design.
- Inclusion in a global network of leading professionals, organizations, and public institutions focused on ecological and spatial quality.
- Projects selected will set new standards in landscape and environmental design, creating lasting impact in urban, rural, and transitional contexts.
This is a valuable opportunity for landscape architects, urban planners, and design professionals to gain visibility and contribute to the future of climate-responsive design.
Key Highlights
The competition is divided into the following 16 thematic categories, covering a wide range of landscape design challenges:
- Category A: Urban Forestry and Landscape Redevelopment of Urban Spaces
- Category B: Drosscape: Landscape Redevelopment of Former Industrial Areas
- Category C: Street Landscape & Slow Landscape: Slow Mobility, Bike Lanes, Traffic Calming
- Category D: Parks and Gardens of Historical, Artistic, or Landscape Interest
- Category E: Brand & Landscape: Landscape Design for Industrial, Retail, and Brand Identity Locations
- Category F: Landscape for Wellbeing and Care: Hospitals, Healthcare Facilities, and Healing Gardens
- Category G: City Sport & Play: Sports Areas, Play Spaces, and Leisure Areas
- Category H: Urban Furniture: Innovative Products and Technologies
- Category I: Tourism Landscape: Landscape Design for Tourism
- Category L: Energy Landscape
- Category M: Hi-Tech Landscape: Green Roofs, Vegetated Covers, and Green Walls
- Category N: Landscape in Light: Lighting Design for Landscape Enhancement
- Category O: Landscape Green Company: Innovation, Start-ups, Patents
- Category P: Digital Landscape: Software for Landscape Experience
- Category Q: Research on Landscape Design
- Category R: Initiatives for the Promotion and Enhancement of Landscape
Entry Fees
| Category | Application Fee |
|---|---|
| Each Category | Free |
- No entry fee is required to participate in the competition.
Prizes and Recognition
| Award | Recognition |
|---|---|
| Winner in Each Category | Certificate, publication in symposium proceedings, international visibility |
| Special Mentions | Certificate of Excellence |
| Selected Projects | Presentation at the CITY’SCAPE International Symposium and inclusion in professional networks |
Submission Details
Participants must submit the following:
- A detailed project description including objectives, design solutions, sustainability features, and impact.
- Visual documentation (plans, diagrams, photographs, renderings).
- Project data including location, year, stakeholders, and scale.
- Submissions must clearly indicate the category entered.
- All entries must be submitted digitally through the competition platform.
Important Dates
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| March 20, 2025 | Opening of registration and start of submission period |
| May 9, 2025 (by noon) | Deadline for submission of entries |
| May 16, 2025 | Jury evaluation process begins |
| May 21, 2025 | Jury meeting |
| June 19-20, 2025 | Conference and awards ceremony at Triennale di Milano |
How to Join
To participate in the CITY’SCAPE AWARD 2025:
- Prepare your project documentation according to the submission guidelines.
- Select the appropriate category (or categories) for your project.
- Submit your entry through the official online platform: (registration link)
Judging Criteria
Projects will be evaluated based on the following criteria:
- Design Quality and Innovation
- Environmental Sustainability
- Functionality and User Impact
- Integration with Existing Context and Nature
- Relevance to Climate and Life-Centered Urban Planning
- Visual and Conceptual Clarity
The judging panel will consist of experts in landscape architecture, urban planning, sustainability, and design innovation.
