Unbuilt Award 2025
Overview:
The Unbuilt Award 2025 by Buildner is a global design competition that celebrates the power of unbuilt architecture. Open to all—regardless of qualification or nationality—it invites visionary designers to submit unrealized projects that showcase creativity, ambition, and transformative potential. With a €100,000 prize fund, three size-based categories, a custom-designed trophy by Germans Ermičs, and a chance to earn a paid internship at ArchDaily, the competition offers unparalleled global exposure and recognition.
Why You Should Participate:
This award provides a rare opportunity to:
- Gain international visibility through Buildner’s printed publication and media exposure.
- Win part of a €100,000 prize fund across three project size categories.
- Receive the exclusive Continuum Trophy designed by Germans Ermičs.
- Compete for a paid remote internship at ArchDaily in 2026, a unique chance to dive into architectural media.
- Be evaluated by an elite jury of global architectural leaders, including figures from Zaha Hadid Architects, Foster + Partners, MIT, and ArchDaily.
- Submit regardless of academic or professional background—no qualifications required.
Key Highlights:
- Categories:
- Small Wonders: up to 100 sqm
- Medium Marvels: 101–999 sqm
- Large Visions: over 1,000 sqm
- Eligibility: Open to everyone worldwide, no qualifications required.
- Special Internship: 3–6 month paid internship at ArchDaily (submit CV in PDF format for eligibility).
Entry Fees:
| Registration Tier | Dates | Fee |
|---|---|---|
| Advanced Registration | 07 Mar – 11 Sep 2025 | €140 |
| Last Minute Registration | 12 Sep – 30 Oct 2025 | €160 |
Prizes and Recognition:
| Award / Opportunity | Details |
|---|---|
| Total Prize Fund | €100,000 distributed across all categories |
| Continuum Trophy | Given to the winner of each category |
| ArchDaily Internship | Paid, 3–6 month remote internship in 2026 |
| Print Publication | Winners featured in Buildner’s exclusive printed book |
| Global Exposure | Showcased on Buildner’s platform and across media partners |
Submission Details:
- Submit any unbuilt project: conceptual, visionary, or previously unpublished.
- Projects must fall within the category size limits:
- Small: ≤100 m²
- Medium: 101–999 m²
- Large: ≥1,000 m²
- Submit entries by the final deadline: 20 November 2025 at 23:59 (London time).
- To be eligible for the ArchDaily internship, include a CV in PDF format with your entry.
Important Dates:
| Phase | Dates |
|---|---|
| Advanced Registration | 07 March – 11 September 2025 |
| Last Minute Registration | 12 September – 30 October 2025 |
| Registration Deadline | 30 October 2025 |
| Submission Deadline | 20 November 2025 (23:59, London time) |
| Winners Announcement | 17 December 2025 |
How to Join:
- Choose your project category (Small, Medium, or Large).
- Register before the deadline through the official platform.
- Prepare your entry, following all format and category guidelines.
- If applying for the ArchDaily internship, attach your CV (PDF) with the submission.
- Submit your project by 20 November 2025.
(registration link)
Judging Criteria:
A world-class jury will evaluate entries based on the following:
- Form
- Creativity & Innovation
- Functionality & Execution
- Impact
Jury Panel Includes:
- Amale Andraos – WORKac, Columbia GSAPP (USA)
- David Basulto – Founder, ArchDaily (Germany)
- Manuela Gatto – Director, Zaha Hadid Architects (UK)
- Christele Harrouk – Editor in Chief, ArchDaily (Lebanon)
- Melodie Leung – Director, Zaha Hadid Architects (UK)
- Amanda Levete – Founder, AL_A
- Michael Meredith – Princeton, MOS (USA)
- Lyndon Neri – Neri&Hu (China)
- Will Plowman – Foster + Partners (UAE)
- Carlo Ratti – MIT Senseable City Lab (U
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