Architizer Introduces A+Award Firm Badges to Elevate Your Firm’s Profile

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In a move that celebrates architectural excellence, we are delighted to announce a significant enhancement to the Firm Profiles pages on Architizer: introducing distinctive blue “+” badges for firms that have secured an A+Award in any Firm Awards category. Architects can also expect to see a summary of the cumulative number of A+Awards that firms have won for projects over the years on their Architizer profiles.

The blue A+Award Firm Badges symbolize a mark of honor, indicating that a firm has achieved distinction and acclaim through the prestigious A+Award program. Previously confined to Project Pages, these badges now become a prominent feature on Firm Profiles, delivering an immediate visual cue of a firm’s dedication to pushing the boundaries of architectural design. Combined with a list of the number of awards won for various projects, these updates offer page visitors a comprehensive view of a firm’s commitment to quality design.

Elevating Excellence with A+Award Firm Badges

Olson Kundig, Jury Winner, 11th Annual A+Awards, Best Large Firm (41+ Employees); with 5 Winning projects and 12 Finalists in Architizer’s A+Awards over the years. 

The blue “plus” badge isn’t just a visual embellishment; it serves as a powerful indicator that the firm and its projects have clinched a prestigious A+Award — and, if a firm wins in multiple categories or in separate years, they can expect to see an impressive stack of “+” badges on their firm page. Hovering a mouse over each badge reveals a trove of details, offering users a deeper understanding of the award, including its category, the year of recognition, and whether the project secured the coveted Jury or Popular Choice accolades. Finalists and Special Mentions can also expect to see these badges on their profiles!

Put differently, he A+Award program, synonymous with recognizing outstanding architecture worldwide, now extends its impact beyond individual projects to architectural firms themselves. The blue badges on Firm Profiles emphasize that firms have not only demonstrated design prowess on singular occasions but have consistently contributed to the evolution of the architectural industry, thereby setting the firm’s body of work — its overarching design approach — apart.

Architizer’s decision to integrate A+Award Firm Badges on Firm Profiles underscores the platform’s dedication to spotlighting industry leaders. Users can now navigate Firm Profiles with a heightened sense of confidence, knowing that the firms adorned with the A+Award badge have not only produced award-winning projects but have consistently demonstrated a commitment to pushing the boundaries of design over the course of years as an ethos of their practice. The cumulative tally of the number of A+Awards that firms have won for their projects over the years further contributes to this celebratory transparency.

The Power of Firm Profiles and Project Uploads

Badges are now given for every type of A+Award accolade, including Wins, Finalists, and Special MentionsSUP Atelier of THAD, Popular Choice Winner, 11th Annual A+Awards, Best Sustainable Firm, Special Mention, 2021 A+Awards, Small Firm of the Year, Finalist, 2021 A+Awards, Best Firm in Asia; with 7 Winning projects and 2 Finalists in Architizer’s A+Awards over the years. 

Architects play a pivotal role in shaping the built environment, and creating Firm Profiles on Architizer serves as a powerful means to showcase their expertise. We encourage all architects from around the world to upload their projects, enabling them to share their portfolio with a global audience. By creating Firm Profiles and showcasing projects, architects gain visibility, connect with potential clients and collaborators, and contribute to the broader discourse on architectural innovation.

For users exploring the diverse landscape of architectural firms in Architizer’s expansive database, the A+Award Firm Badges offer a valuable tool for identifying and understanding each firm’s caliber. The blue badges are a visual guide, and users can confidently traverse Firm Profiles secure in the knowledge that those with A+Award badges have been recognized for their exceptional work.

This enhancement not only benefits the A+Award-winning firms but also elevates the overall user experience on Architizer.com. As users seek inspiration, collaboration, or potential partners for their projects, the A+Award Firm Badges offer a quick and reliable way to identify firms that consistently demonstrate a commitment to excellence and innovation.

Striving for Excellence: Top Firms Article Series

Winning an A+Award and earning a badge on a firm’s profile not only celebrates past achievements but also positions firms on an upward trajectory within Architizer’s ecosystem. A significant aspect of this elevation is the contribution to Architizer’s “Top Firms” article series, which recognizes and transparently ranks firms according to the geographic location of their headquarters, and based on their commitment to architectural excellence and innovation.

As firms accumulate A+Award Firm Badges on their profiles, they simultaneously climb the ranks within Architizer’s “Top Firms” series, which ranks firms by country, city and even specialization. This recognition contributes to a firm’s broader visibility and positions them as leaders in the industry, fostering a community that values and celebrates excellence in architecture.

Elevate Your Firm’s Architizer Profile By Entering the A+Firm Awards Categories

Leckie Studio Architecture + Design, Popular Choice Winner, 11th Annual A+Awards, Best Young Firm, Finalist, 11th Annual A+Awards, Best Medium Firm (16-40 Employees); with 5 projects as Finalists in Architizer’s A+Awards over the years. 

As architects engage with Architizer.com, it’s not just about showcasing past achievements; it’s an invitation to the vibrant community of architectural excellence. The A+Award Firm Badges signify not only individual triumphs but also a commitment to elevating the standards of the architectural profession. As we celebrate this new chapter with blue badges on Firm Profiles, we extend an enthusiastic invitation to architects worldwide to participate in the A+Firm Awards categories.

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Winning the Firm Categories in Architizer’s 12th Annual A+Awards is an opportunity to have your collective body of work recognized, celebrated and distinguished; it’s a chance to join the ranks of global leaders in architecture, contributing to the ever-evolving narrative of design innovation. As architects upload their projects and create Firm Profiles, they not only enrich the architectural discourse but also position themselves for the coveted A+Award Firm Badges that symbolize excellence, creativity and a dedication to pushing the boundaries of design. Architizer is not just a platform for Architect’s to showcase their work; it’s a celebration of architectural prowess, and your firm could be the next to be recognized and celebrated on a global stage.

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