Overview:
The Indian Institute of Architects, Cochin (IIA, Cochin), invites architects worldwide to participate in the Monsoon Architecture Awards – 2025 (MAA). The awards, established in 2017 as part of the Living Monsoon Program, aim to recognize exceptional architectural projects from the Monsoon Climatic Region over the last five years. The competition celebrates designs that demonstrate resilience, sensitivity to climate, environment, and society.
Why You Should Participate:
Participating in MAA 2025 offers an opportunity to:
- Gain recognition for exemplary architectural work in the Monsoon Climatic Region.
- Compete for cash awards and citations.
- Present your work at the prestigious Monsoon Architecture Festival 2025, held at the Grand Hyatt in Kochi, India.
- Engage with a community of architects from around the world.
- Receive exposure at an international level.
Key Highlights:
- Categories:
- Category A: Single Family Residential
- Category B: Multiple Family Residential
- Category C: Leisure/Resort/Hospitality
- Category D: Institutions/Workplaces/Commercial
- Category E: Public Spaces (Above 300 sq.m)
- Category F: Monsoon City – Placemaking Competition
- Eligibility Criteria:
- Architects must be members of a recognized council, association, institute, or society of architects in their country.
- Projects must be located in the Tropical Monsoon or Tropical Rainforest regions (Koppen Geiger Climate Classification).
- Submissions should be for projects completed between April 1, 2019, and the present (1st April 2019-present).
- Projects previously submitted for Monsoon Architecture Awards cannot be resubmitted.
Entry Fees:
| Fee Type | Amount |
|---|---|
| No Submission Fee | Free |
Prizes and Recognition:
| Award | Prize Amount |
|---|---|
| Category Winners | USD 1,500 |
| Citations (for runners-up) | USD 750 |
- Winners of each category will be recognized at the Monsoon Architecture Festival (MAF) held on 28th and 29th March 2025 at the Grand Hyatt, Kochi, India.
Submission Details:
- Participants can submit any number of entries.
- Materials submitted will become the property of IIA Cochin and may be published or displayed at their discretion, with proper credit to the architect. (Materials will only be used for non-commercial purposes.)
Important Dates:
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Last Date of Submission | 30th January 2025 |
| Jury Evaluation | February 2025 |
| Awards Finalists Announcement | February 2025 |
| Awards Presentation | 28th-29th March 2025 |
How to Join:
To participate, please register and submit your projects by 30th January 2025. Be sure to include all required materials and meet the eligibility criteria. You can complete the registration process and access further details via the registration link here.
Judging Criteria:
The eminent jury panel will evaluate projects based on:
- Resilience to the tropical monsoon climate.
- Environmental sensitivity and sustainability.
- Social impact and responsiveness.
- Innovation in design and use of materials.
