The 6th Edition Baku International Architecture Award

This biennial award, open to all qualified architects in the world and endorsed by the UIA since 2013, seeks to discover new ideas for the development and implementation of urban planning and architectural designs, more meaningful design for buildings and structures, search for composition, volumetric and spatial solutions, and the implementation of practical ideas to achieve the maximum diversity.

The Fifth Edition of the Award in 2021 received 193 entries from 38 countries. The international jury recognized winners from 13 countries: Vietnam, China, Mexico, Egypt, Romania, Spain, Portugal, Poland, Malaysia, Italy, Azerbaijan, India, and Russia.

Categories

Moreover, entries can be submitted in the following seven categories:

A – Best implemented project of public architecture

B – A best-implemented project of residential architecture

C – Best implemented interiors

D – Best non-realized project

E – Best implemented project in the field of landscape architecture

F – Best implemented project in the field of rehabilitation and reconstruction of historic buildings

G – Best publication in the field of architecture

Prizes

Three prizes will be awarded for each category. The prize fund of 52 500 AZN (28 354 euros*) will be awarded as follows:

• First Prize: 4000 AZN (2 160 euros)
• Second Prize: 2500 AZN (1 350 euros)
• Third Prize: 1000 AZN (540 euros)

*Prize money in euros is approximate

Jury members

• Ms. Deniz İncedayı (Turkey), Architect and Professor of architecture at Mimar Sinan Fine Arts University – Jury President
• Mr. Kevin Bingham (South Africa), Architect and Director of FGG Architects – UIA Representative
• Mr. Divya Kush (India), Architect and Past President of the Indian Institute of Architects
• Mr. Giuseppe Cappochin (Italy), Architect and Founder of Atelier Cappochin
• Mr. Elbay Gasim-Zada (Azerbaijan) – Chairman of the Board of the Union of Architects of Azerbaijan
• Mr. Léo Orellana (Chile), Architect specializing in urban planning and cultural heritage – Alternate juror

Timetable

Deadline for questions: 1 August 2023

Deadline for submission of entries: 1 September 2023

International jury session: 3-5 October 2023

Announcement of the results: 6 October 2023

Terms Of Participation And Submission

Architects duly qualified for architectural practice in their country of residence may participate in the Award.