Architizer’s 13th Annual A+Awards are embracing the tradition to celebrate innovation! Calling all architects, landscape architects, interior designers and creative minds from around the world: This is your chance to celebrate your work on the global stage and establish your firm as an innovative thought leader in the AEC industry.
This year, the A+Awards promises to be bigger than ever, with an expanded set of categories and a fresh lineup of renowned jurors, including thought leaders from the worlds of design, construction, technology and media. Once again, Winners will see their projects published in print in the next edition of “The World’s Best Architecture” and secure their place on the iconic A+List, the definitive rundown of top architecture firms worldwide.
The Final Entry Deadline arrives at Midnight PT on January 24th, 2025. To ensure your firm does not miss out this year, hit the button below to get started:
Celebrating Local Innovation with Global Recognition
For over a decade, Architizer’s A+Awards have leveled the architectural playing field through their mission to democratize recognition. Thanks to a diverse jury of experts from around the world and a global voting public, Architizer has long championed firms from all corners of the globe.
This year, we spotlight the unique talent of architects who expertly balance global challenges with local needs.
In a world where international work and resources are the norm, today’s leading architects stand out by blending global influences with local traditions, materials, and knowledge. The result? Architecture that is both innovative and deeply rooted in its context.
Have you completed a project that captures the essence of its locale while addressing global concerns? If so, the A+Awards is your platform on which to shine. Enter now for a chance to gain worldwide recognition, have your work featured in print and online, and set a new standard for the built environment.
Local Expertise, Global Reach: New Categories Announced
Reflecting this year’s theme, the 13th A+Awards invites firms to submit a range of timely new categories, emphasizing architecture that balances local innovation with global vision. New and expanded categories include:
- Architecture +Localism: Architectural excellence is rooted in understanding and respecting the local context. This category celebrates projects that demonstrate a profound connection to their surroundings, designed in response with the cultural and ecological landscape. Whether through vernacular architecture, critical regionalism, or innovative responses to local traditions and materials, these projects embody a strong sense of place.
- Architecture +Detailing: The beauty of architecture often lies in the details, where the precision of craftsmanship comes to the fore. This category honors projects that excel in the fine art of construction detailing. From the elegant intersection of building elements to carefully crafted architectural ‘moments,’ these projects showcase an exceptional level of precision and creativity.
Throughout the awards season, we’ll delve into the stories behind some remarkable example of highly contextual spaces from last year’s A+Awards, learning how this decade’s architects are harmonizing the global dimensions of practice with on-the-ground local realities.
- Best Global Firm: For architecture and/or design firms demonstrating excellence across diverse global geographies. Eligible firms should submit at least 3 projects built within the last 10 years. Projects of all typologies and scales are eligible, showcasing the firm’s ability to design and deliver outstanding work within varied environments and cultural contexts.
- Best Local Firm: For architecture and/or design firms demonstrating excellence in their local region. Eligible firms should submit at least 3 projects built within the last 10 years. Projects of all typologies, and scales are eligible, as long as they are all designed and constructed with local and regional emphasis. Firms’ demonstration of local knowledge and expertise will be considered by jurors.
Join the World’s Biggest Celebration of Architectural Innovation!
The Architizer A+Awards remains dedicated to its democratic judging process, offering two chances to win in each category through the Juror’s Choice Awards and Popular Choice Awards. The open, online voting system provides every designer, regardless of firm size, specialization, or location, an equal opportunity to shine.
The A+Awards’ rigorous judging criteria sees projects rewarded for qualities pertaining to form, function and impact, while Firm Award entrants’ portfolios will be assessed on aesthetics, innovation and impact. Projects submitted in the Sustainability Categories must meet additional criteria in three areas: Sustainable Systems, Healthy or Climate Positive Materials, and Ethical Building Practices. For more information on each of the judging criteria, click here.
Don’t miss your chance to show the world the value of great architecture and gain global recognition for your work. Submit your projects and portfolios, and become a part of the Architizer A+Awards legacy. Your visionary projects deserve the spotlight, so start your submission today!
Top image: Lakeside Teahouse by Domain Architects, Jiaxing, China
