Overview:
The NY Architectural Design Awards Season 2 honors the most outstanding architectural designs globally, spotlighting creations that influence skylines, communities, and living environments from the past, present, and future. This international competition provides a platform for challenging conventions and showcasing innovation, creativity, and vision within the architectural realm.
Open to global participants, the awards welcome architects, students, and designers across disciplines including interior design, lighting, furniture, urban planning, and conceptual design, encouraging both established professionals and emerging talents to share their work with a worldwide community.
Why You Should Participate:
Participating in the NY Architectural Design Awards offers invaluable recognition and exposure across the global design community. It’s a unique opportunity to:
- Validate your creative work at an international level.
- Showcase your design philosophy and originality.
- Gain visibility among renowned architects, urban planners, and design experts.
- Access media exposure via press releases, gallery features, and social platforms.
- Earn industry credibility through a prestigious and blind-judged competition.
- Be part of a movement that promotes sustainable innovation and design excellence.
Key Highlights:
- Categories: Commercial Architecture, Residential Architecture, Interior Design, Landscape Architecture, Innovative Architecture, Lighting Design, Furniture Design, Conceptual Design, Urban Design and Planning, and more.
- Eligibility: Open to design professionals, students, firms, agencies, and individuals aged 18+ worldwide.
- Entry Brief: Approximately 350 words explaining your project, with non-English entries requiring translation.
- Submission Rules: Projects must be created within the last 5 years. Submissions must not be altered from their original published/implemented version.
Entry Fees:
| Deadline Type | Dates | Fee |
|---|---|---|
| Early Bird Deadline | May 16 – Jun 18, 2025 | $209 |
| Regular Deadline | Jun 19 – Jul 16, 2025 | $219 |
| Final Deadline | Jul 17 – Aug 20, 2025 | $239 |
| Final Extension Deadline | Aug 21 – Sep 17, 2025 | $249 |
| Last Minute Deadline | Sep 18 – Oct 22, 2025 | $259 |
Prizes and Recognition:
| Award Level | Recognition Includes |
|---|---|
| Design of the Year | Ava Statuette, winner certificate, exclusive recognition per category |
| Gold Winner (85–100) | Certificate, feature in online gallery, press release template, media partner feature, social media highlight |
| Silver Winner (60–84) | Certificate, option to purchase NY Awards statuette and customized certificates |
Submission Details:
- Image Format: JPG/JPEG, flattened, under 4MB, 1200px wide preferred, 300dpi, RGB.
- Video/Audio: Upload to Vimeo/YouTube/Youku. Submit direct URL. Passwords (if any) must be included.
- Additional Files: PDF brief required if explanation is needed before judges review the entry.
Important Dates:
| Phase | Date Range |
|---|---|
| Winners Announcement | November 7, 2025 |
How to Join:
- Prepare your project (created within the last 5 years).
- Write a brief (350 words recommended).
- Format and upload images and video URLs per submission rules.
- Choose a suitable category and deadline tier.
- Complete registration and payment through: (registration link)
Judging Criteria:
Judging is anonymous to ensure impartiality. Entries are evaluated on a 1–100 scale based on:
- Creativity / Originality / Concept / Idea
- Content / Brief / Objective / Planning / Execution
- Innovation / Technology
- Quality / Functionality / Sustainability
- Overall Impression / Wow! Factor / Memorability
Judges are distinguished professionals from architecture, interior design, urban planning, and sustainable development backgrounds, ensuring diverse and credible assessments.
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