Cultural Architecture

Welcome to a celebration of remarkable achievements in cultural architecture at the NY Architectural Design Awards.

The NY Cultural Architecture Awards explores deeper into the world of architectural creations that celebrate cultural heritage, artistic expression, and community identity. This category encompasses spaces where culture and architecture intersect to create environments that inspire, educate, and connect communities.

At the NY Architectural Design Awards, we pay tribute to the architects and designers who craft these vital cultural spaces. Join us in acknowledging the talent and vision of those who shape our cultural landscape through architectural innovation.

Cultural Architecture categories

CU24001. Landmarks, Symbolic Structures
CU24002. Arts Schools, Workshops
CU24003. Cinemas and Movie Theaters
CU24004. Concert Halls and Music Venues
CU24005. Conservation and Restoration Projects
CU24006. Cultural Centers and Community Halls
CU24007. Cultural Heritage Conservation
CU24008. Cultural Landscape Integration
CU24009. Exhibition and Trade Centers
CU24010. Festival and Event Spaces
CU24011. Historical Monuments and Landmarks
CU24012. Interactive and Experiential Spaces
CU24013. Libraries and Archives
CU24014. Memorials and Monuments
CU24015. Museums and Art Galleries
CU24016. Performance Theaters and Opera Houses
CU24017. Public Art Installations and Structures
CU24018. Religious and Spiritual Buildings
CU24019. Theaters and Performing Arts Centers
CU24000. Cultural Architecture / Other___

Deadlines & Fees

The NY Architectural Design Awards invites contributions from designers at all stages of their projects – whether in-progress, finalized, or purely conceptual. Winners are chosen based on the quality and materials of a single entry, not a collective portfolio, emphasizing the significance of each individual submission.

In the process of giving back to the contributions of proud designers, the award’s cost-effective entry fees offer all entrants with exceptional value for recognition at much lower fees. A $30 annual administrative fee is utilized for the first entry of each competition year, which covers expenses including printing, mailing, and data management. This ensures that the fees are kept consistent, bringing about greater value especially for those submitting multiple entries.

2024
Entry Period
Early Bird
(Jan 2 - Jan 24, 2024)
Regular
(Jan 25 - Feb 21, 2024)
Final
(Feb 22 - Mar 20, 2024)
Final Extension
(Mar 21 - May 13, 2024)
Professional Design
1st Entry
$199 $209 $229 $239
Professional Design
Additional Category*
$139 $149 $169 $179
Professional Design
Additional Entry
$199 $209 $229 $239
Student Design
1st Entry
$70 $80 $90 $100
Student Design
Additional Category*
$40 $50 $60 $70
Student Design
Additional Entry
$70 $80 $90 $100
Results Announcement: May 15, 2024

* You may submit an entry into multiple categories at the same time. The first Category will be charged as per the original submission fee. Additional categories (2 or more) will be charged as such.

Fees are non-refundable. Withdrawn entries (whether withdrawn by entrant, or by the NY Architectural Design Awards for entrant's failure to comply with the entry rules) will NOT be refunded.

PROJECT DATE
Work submitted must have been created after January 1, 2020.

Winner's Benefits

Benefits / Winning Level Design
of the Year
Gold
Winner
Silver
Winner
2024 Ava Statuette YES / /
Exclusive “Design of the Year” Certification YES / /
Seasonal Features on Winners Highlight Section YES / /
Listed in Official Winner Press Release YES / /
Priority Features on NY Architectural Design Awards e-Newsletter YES / /
Spotlighted Winner Article on Media Partner Site – Muse.World YES YES /
Dedicated Social Media Posts YES YES /
Access to Marketing & Promotional Materials YES YES YES
Exclusive Access to Winner’s Interview YES YES YES
Dedicated Winner’s Profile / Page YES YES YES
Eligible to Purchase Ava Statuette YES YES YES
Winner Certificate YES YES YES
Digital Winner Badge YES YES YES

SUBMISSION DETAILS

Submit your entry online in FOUR easy steps:

Step

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Tap the "My Account" button to register your username and password. If you are already a member, tap "Log In."

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Complete the short online entry form. Don't forget you can enter each work in more than one category.

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Upload your entry* to the system.

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Click “Checkout” to process your entry fees.

* File Limits; Up to 10 files in in JPEG/PNG and/or PDF can be uploaded per entry. For a smooth uploading process, please ensure images are formatted as JPEG/PNG, 1000px, and no larger than 4MB. Please save PDFs in "Screen View", limited to 6 pages per entry, or 4MB in size.

* Submissions should be as detailed as possible. For example, architectural submissions should include small-scale site plans for context, and images of all sides of the building and its environment. A complex of buildings should include a rendering. Restorations and remodels should include images of the site "before and after."

* Submissions can be entered as concepts, completed, or works in process. Completed projects may not be older than five years.

* Limit written descriptions of your project to 350 words or less.