The RIAI Architecture Awards celebrate outstanding Irish architecture, aiming to inspire excellence in design for a sustainable future. These annual awards highlight the value of architecture in society, from homes and workplaces to schools, healthcare facilities, and urban environments. High-quality architecture is inclusive, sustainable, and contributes positively to climate action.
Why You Should Participate?
As Ireland’s leading architecture awards, the RIAI Awards provide a unique opportunity to showcase and promote projects. Here’s why participation is valuable:
- Wide Public Reach: Shortlisted projects are featured in the Public Choice Campaign, engaging a broad audience and inspiring appreciation for architectural excellence.
- Extensive Media Exposure: Winners and shortlisted projects are highlighted in national and regional media, RIAI platforms, and the RIAI Journal (Architecture Ireland).
- Exclusive Publicity Toolkit: Shortlisted entrants receive a media toolkit, including a special e-signature, to help promote their nomination.
The RIAI Awards 2025 are open to all RIAI members, welcoming projects of all types, scales, and from diverse architectural practices. Regional diversity is also encouraged.
Key Dates for RIAI Architecture Awards 2025
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Entries Open | 30 January 2025 |
| Entries Close | 07 March 2025 |
| Public Choice Campaign | June 2025 |
| Awards Announcement | 19 June 2025 |
The awards ceremony will be presented by RIAI President Sean Mahon on Thursday, 19 June 2025.
Award Categories
The competition is structured into diverse categories, recognizing the architectural contributions across different building types, infrastructure, and scales.
- Adaptation and Re-use
- Conservation
- International Projects
- Living Spaces: Adaptation / New Build / Housing
- Public Buildings
- Workplace and Fit-Out
- Research
- Sustainability
- Universal Design
- Urban Design
How to Participate?
- Register an account on the submission platform.
- Start your entry (you can save your progress).
- Submit your project for judging before the deadline.
The RIAI Architecture Awards 2025 are proudly supported by Gold Sponsors VELUX and Sika Ireland.
For more details, please check the Submission Guidelines. If you have any queries, contact Maeve Power.
