Recognize the world’s greatest architectural designs from architects, designers, and students worldwide.
The NY Architectural Design Awards stand as a prestigious platform, recognizing the world's most exceptional architectural designs. This award platform unites the most innovative and outstanding works crafted by skilled architects, visionary designers, and aspiring students from every corner of the globe. The NY Architectural Design Awards celebrates the ingenuity and creativity that shape our spaces, pushing the boundaries of form, functionality, and sustainability to create structures that inspire awe and admiration.
Celebrating the nexus of global innovation, style, and impact, the NY Architectural Design Awards honor exceptional and extraordinary achievements in architecture, interior design, urban planning, and conceptual designs. Join the awards in recognizing the brilliant minds that transform our living environments and are sculpting the future of architecture. Be part of a global award platform that honors the extraordinary, where your work rises above all in architectural innovation.
The NY Architectural Design Awards offer a hassle-free experience of submissions. Our user-friendly online system is exclusively designed to make your participation effortless and enjoyable.
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.
| 2025 Entry Period |
Early Bird (Nov 8 - Dec 11, 2024) |
Regular (Dec 12, 2024 - Jan 20, 2025) |
Final (Jan 21 - Feb 19, 2025) |
Final Extension (Feb 20 - Mar 21, 2025) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professional Design 1st Entry |
$209 | $219 | $239 | $249 |
| Professional Design Additional Category* |
$149 | $159 | $179 | $189 |
| Professional Additional Entry |
$209 | $219 | $239 | $249 |
| Student Design 1st Entry |
$60 | $70 | $80 | $90 |
| Student Design Additional Category* |
$50 | $60 | $70 | $80 |
| Student Design Additional Entry |
$60 | $70 | $80 | $90 |
| Results Announcement: May 16, 2025 | ||||
* 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, 2021.
| Benefits / Winning Level | Design of the Year |
Gold Winner |
Silver Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 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 |
The "Design of the Year" title at the NY Architectural Design Awards is a certification of utmost excellence in design. Awarded only to the highest scoring entry in each main category, this prestigious title honors remarkable works that set an exemplary standard for the entire industry with exceptional design ingenuity.
Every entrant in the NY Architectural Design Awards is given an equal chance to aspire to this recognition that transcends the profound impact of design. Each submission is viewed not just as an entry, but as a resonation of the highest form that looms over the rest as a powerful source of inspiration and design prowess.
Display your designs as a part of the global celebration of design excellence when you participate in the NY Architectural Design Awards. Allow your creativity to thrive on an international stage, where your work will be seen and celebrated by a global audience of experts and enthusiasts alike.
Immerse yourself in the riveting dialogue of architectural and interior design, urban planning and preservation, and create a statement of your vision and the first step on your journey toward the top of design. At the NY Architectural Design Awards, every entrant is a protagonist in the grand narrative of architectural evolution.
Receive international exposure for your innovative designs with a victory.
Elevate your professional standing by demonstrating your expertise to a global audience.
Benefit from an impartial and fair evaluation by a panel of renowned industry experts in design.
Receive global recognition with your work being showcased on the award's website for five years.
Earn the respect and admiration of peers and colleagues within the design community, enhancing your professional standing.
Enhance your experience of winning that is free from acceptance fees, focusing purely on the overall design quality.
Effortlessly submit your designs via our online platform, designed for your convenience.
Enjoy accessible entry fees, ensuring broad participation from diverse backgrounds and practices.
Immerse yourself in a rich cultural exchange, gaining insights into diverse architectural practices and perspectives.
Winners will be spotlighted in exclusive interviews, sharing their insights and inspirations on our Media Partner’s platform, Muse.World.
Enhance your portfolio with award-winning projects that will elevate yourself to prospective clients.
Receive extensive media coverage and heightened exposure through the award's far-reaching network.
Acknowledge the hard work and dedication of your team, spotlighting collective achievements and teamwork.
Enhance your personal or company brand by associating with the prestige of the award.
Present your work on an international stage, reaching a diverse, global audience.
Create pathways to new projects, collaborations, and career advancements.
Draw in potential clients who prioritize excellence and innovative design.
Play a pivotal role in shaping the design legacy for future generations through your contributions.
Make a significant impact on the architectural and design community by setting new benchmarks and offering inspiration.
Participate and champion innovation and creativity in the architectural and design fields.
Utilize this platform to highlight your commitment to sustainability and eco-friendly design practices.
