Architecture and interior design shape the spaces where people live, work, gather, and connect. Behind every exceptional project is a vision that balances creativity, functionality, sustainability, and human experience.
The NY Architectural & Interior Design Awards provides a global platform for recognizing these achievements. Open to architects, interior designers, studios, developers, and emerging talents worldwide, the competition celebrates projects that demonstrate outstanding design excellence across the built environment.
The Design of the Year distinction is the highest honor presented by the NY Architectural & Interior Design Awards. Awarded exclusively to the highest-scoring entry within each main category, it recognizes the competition's most exceptional achievements in architecture and interior design.
Commercial Design of the Year
Residential Architecture Design of the Year
Interior Design of the Year
Institutional Architecture of the Year
Cultural Architecture of the Year
Landscape Architecture of the Year
Plan ahead and submit your work during the preferred entry period.
| 2026 S2 Entry Period |
Early Bird (May 15 - Jun 17, 2026) |
Regular (Jun 18 - Jul 15, 2026) |
Final (Jul 16 - Aug 19, 2026) |
Final Extension (Aug 20 - Sep 16, 2026) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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: November 6, 2026 | ||||
* A one-time $30 annual administrative fee applies to the first entry submitted each competition year, supporting essential administrative services while providing greater value for multiple submissions.
* 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 Withdrawn entries (whether withdrawn by entrant, or by the NY Architectural & Interior Design Awards for entrant's failure to comply with the entry rules) will NOT be refunded.
Winning the NY Architectural & Interior Design Awards delivers more than recognition. It provides valuable opportunities to strengthen credibility, increase visibility, and showcase your work to an international audience.
| Benefits / Winning Level | Design of the Year |
Gold Winner |
Silver Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 & Interior 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 |
Showcase your work on a global platform celebrating design excellence.
Strengthen your professional reputation through independent recognition.
Receive recognition from respected architects, designers, and industry leaders.
Present your projects to an international audience.
Increase client confidence and support future project opportunities.
Enhance proposals, presentations, and promotional materials.
Strengthen professional positioning and industry influence.
Join an international archive recognizing exceptional design achievements.
Join architects, interior designers, studios, developers, and visionaries from around the world in celebrating projects that shape the future of the built environment.
