Furniture Design

Welcome to a showcase to outstanding achievements in furniture design at the NY Architectural Design Awards.

The NY Furniture Design Awards celebrates designs that merge form, function, and aesthetic appeal within the context of architectural spaces. This category honors entries that redefine interiors through exceptional craftsmanship, showcasing pieces that enrich and transform a space from ordinary to extraordinary.

At the NY Architectural Design Awards, we honor prestigious designers recognized for shaping interiors with furniture that goes beyond utility to become a statement of design excellence. Join us in celebrating furniture that bridges innovation and comfort, creating spaces that are not only beautiful but truly livable.

Furniture Design categories

FD25001. Baby & Children's Furniture
FD25002. Bathroom Furniture
FD25003. Bedding
FD25004. Chairs
FD25005. Commercial Furniture
FD25006. Convertible & Multifunctional Furniture
FD25007. Custom Furniture
FD25008. Dining Room Furniture
FD25009. Educational Furniture
FD25010. Furniture Accessories & Components
FD25011. Healthcare & Wellness Furniture
FD25012. Hospitality Furniture
FD25013. Innovative Furniture
FD25014. Kitchen Furniture
FD25015. Living Room Furniture
FD25016. Luxury Furniture
FD25017. Minimalist Furniture
FD25018. Modular Furniture
FD25019. Office Furniture
FD25020. Outdoor Furniture
FD25021. Portable & Foldable Furniture
FD25022. Public Space Furniture
FD25023. Residential Furniture
FD25024. Smart & Technology-Integrated Furniture
FD25025. Storage Solutions & Shelving
FD25026. Sustainable Furniture
FD25027. Tables & Desks
FD25028. Wardrobes
FD25000. New Category

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.

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.

Winner's Benefits

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

SUBMISSION DETAILS

Submit your entry online in FOUR easy steps:

Step

1

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

Step

2

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

Step

3

Upload your entry* to the system.

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4

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.