Historical Preservation and Renovation

Welcome to a celebration of exceptional dedication and craftsmanship in Historical Preservation and Renovation at the NY Architectural Design Awards.

The NY Historical Preservation and Renovation Awards honors the delicate art of preserving and revitalizing our architectural heritage. This category celebrates the meticulous efforts in conserving, restoring, and thoughtfully updating historical buildings and sites, ensuring they continue to tell their stories for future generations. It includes projects that range from the careful restoration of ancient structures to the adaptive reuse of historic buildings for modern purposes.

We commend the architects, preservationists, and restorers whose dedication and expertise breathe new life into our historical treasures while respecting their original essence and significance. Join us in applauding those who skillfully bridge the past and present, ensuring our architectural heritage is both preserved and relevant.

Historical Preservation and Renovation categories

HP24001. Adaptive Reuse of Historic Structures
HP24002. Ancient and Archaeological Site Preservation
HP24003. Conservation of Architectural Landmarks
HP24004. Cultural and Religious Monument Restoration
HP24005. Heritage Impact Assessments
HP24006. Historical Interior Preservation and Restoration
HP24007. Historical Landscape and Garden Restoration
HP24008. Historical Urban Districts Revitalization
HP24009. Historical Urban Planning and Layout
HP24010. Legislation and Policy in Heritage Conservation
HP24011. Museum and Archive Preservation
HP24012. Preservation of Industrial and Military Heritage
HP24013. Restoration of Heritage Buildings
HP24014. Sustainable Practices in Historical Preservation
HP24015. Traditional Techniques and Materials in Renovation
HP24000. Historical Preservation and Renovation / 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:

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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.