International Interior Design Awards 2025
Overview
APR Awards presents the APR International Interior Design Awards 2025, celebrating excellence in interior design. Founded in 2016, the APR IID Awards recognise innovative interior projects—built or conceptual—that redefine spatial experiences through novel technologies, materials, and aesthetics. This year, APR partners with major design publications including ARCHITIME RU, Archidust, HAW Magazine, ME Megazine, and more, offering global media exposure.
Why Enter?
Designers and students worldwide are invited to submit their best work. Winners receive international recognition, editorial promotion, and portfolio validation. The awards support brand growth, enhance visibility with clients, and affirm excellence in interior architecture.
Awards Categories
APR IID 2025 spans multiple categories:
- Residential Interior
- Public Building Interior
- Commercial Interior
- Corporate Interior
- Housing Interior
- Office Building Interior
- Hospitality Interior
- Restaurant Interior
- Retail Interior
- Workplace Interior
- Mixed-use Interior
- Kitchen Interior
- Health Care Interior
- Household
- Product Design
Entry Fees
| Period | Dates | Fee |
|---|---|---|
| Early Bird | 10 Jan – 31 Mar 2025 | $149 |
| Regular | 1 Apr – 31 Aug 2025 | $199 |
| Late | 1 Sep – 30 Nov 2025 | $299 |
Submission Timeline
| Milestone | Date |
|---|---|
| Registration Opens | 10 Jan 2025 |
| Registration Closes | 30 Nov 2025 |
| Submission Deadline | 5 Dec 2025 |
| Results Announced | 30 Dec 2025 |
Submission Requirements
- Up to 15 projects across categories
- Maximum 5 sheets/project (A1 size, high-res plans, sections, renderings)
- Project brief (approx. 400 words, Word format)
- Optional project video
- Total submission ≤ 60 MB
- Studio logo + 200-word profile for winners’ magazine
Judging & Recognition
Entries are evaluated by two expert panels (design & architecture focus). Criteria include originality, execution, narrative strength, and emotional impact. Three finalists per category are shortlisted; winners gain media coverage, certificates, logos, and recognition from prominent design brands and editors.
✦ ArchUp Editorial Insight
This article outlines a comprehensive awards programme in interior design with broad category scope and structured submission protocol. The format is clear, supporting both student and professional entries. However, while the extensive timeline offers flexibility, the deadline cluster late in the year may challenge participants managing workflow across multiple projects. Though media partnerships enhance outreach, the specifics of post-award coverage remain ambiguous—clarifying those channels could strengthen applicant confidence. Nonetheless, the inclusion of optional video presentation adds a compelling storytelling dimension, enriching the evaluation process.
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