Texas Society of Architects 2025 Design Awards

The Texas Society of Architects (TxA) Design Awards recognize outstanding architectural and urban design projects by architects practicing in Texas. This prestigious competition aims to promote public interest in design excellence while highlighting the vital role architects play in shaping communities across the state.

By participating, architects gain statewide recognition, and their projects contribute to a broader dialogue about the quality of the built environment and the innovative solutions driving architecture and urbanism forward.

Why You Should Participate

Winning a TxA Design Award is a mark of excellence in the field of architecture. Here’s why you should submit your work:

• Statewide Recognition: Gain exposure for your work across Texas and beyond.
• Showcase Design Excellence: Demonstrate how your project enhances communities, promotes sustainability, and meets client needs.
• Feature in Texas Architect Magazine: Winning projects will be highlighted in the September/October issue of Texas Architect.
• Engage with Industry Leaders: Be evaluated by a distinguished jury of top architects from across the country.
• Promote Innovation: Share how your project aligns with sustainability, resilience, and inclusiveness principles.

If you have a project that pushes boundaries in design, sustainability, and community impact, this is your chance to be recognized.

Key Highlights

Eligible Project Types

The TxA Design Awards celebrate a wide range of architectural and urban projects, including:

• New Construction – Innovative buildings that define modern Texas architecture.
• Adaptive Reuse – Projects that repurpose and revitalize existing structures.
• Restoration & Renovation – Preservation and transformation of historically significant buildings.
• Built Urban Design Projects – Enhancing cityscapes and public spaces.
• Interior Architecture – Exceptional interior projects that redefine space.

Projects should exemplify design innovation, sustainability, and community impact.

Entry Guidelines

Submissions should showcase:

• Impact on Users & Communities – How does the design improve daily life?
• Effectiveness in Meeting Client Goals – Does it achieve the intended vision?
• Sustainability & Energy Efficiency – How does the project minimize environmental impact?
• Visual & Functional Appropriateness – Does the design fit its context and purpose?

Submission Process:
All entries must be submitted through Submittable. Full guidelines and eligibility criteria are available via the platform.

Entry Fees

Participants must complete the Common App for Design Excellence, detailing how their project aligns with sustainability, resilience, and inclusiveness principles.

Prizes and Recognition

Winning projects will be announced in April 2025 and celebrated in various TxA publications and events.

Submission Details

• All submissions must include high-resolution images, drawings, and detailed descriptions of the project.
• The Common App for Design Excellence must be completed for all entries.
• Entries must be submitted by March 20, 2025, at 5:00 p.m. CT.

For detailed instructions, download the submission guidelines PDF via Submittable.

Important Dates

Judging Panel

The 2025 Design Award Jury consists of leading architects from across the country, including:

• Germane Barnes – Studio Barnes, Miami
• Barbara Bestor, FAIA – Bestor Architecture, Los Angeles
• Tom Kundig, FAIA – Olson Kundig Architects, Seattle

The jury evaluates submissions based on design quality, innovation, sustainability, and impact.

How to Join

1. Register online and submit your project via Submittable.
2. Attach required materials – images, descriptions, and performance data.
3. Pay the entry fee according to your membership status.
4. Submit by March 20, 2025, at 5:00 p.m. CT.
5. Await results in April 2025!

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