The GRANDS PRIX DU DESIGN Awards celebrate excellence in international design, architecture and the built environment.

Small to medium-sized buildings dedicated to retail businesses and neighborhood services.

Public markets (covered or open) and multi-tenant shopping centers, including shopping malls. Excludes standalone stores (see Retail).

Buildings primarily dedicated to administrative work: towers, headquarters, campuses, coworking spaces. If the use is mixed, see Mixed-use building.

Buildings combining two or more uses (e.g., commerce + housing, office + hotel).

Production, assembly, storage or distribution facilities (including logistics centers).

Buildings related to agricultural production, breeding, and processing: barns, stables, greenhouses, machinery sheds, silos, dairies/cheese factories, cellars, and post-harvest facilities

Temporary or permanent spaces intended for the marketing of a real estate project: reception, models, presentation rooms, digital experience

Preschools, elementary and secondary schools: new buildings, extensions or campuses.

Universities, colleges and specialized schools: teaching pavilions, libraries, and research buildings.

Healthcare facilities: hospitals, clinics and care centres

Town hall, courthouse, public service centers.

Gymnasium, arena, aquatic center, ski lodge, fitness center, indoor track, climbing wall, ice rink, multi-sport fields and courts, skatepark.

Thermal stations, baths, saunas and hammams, medispa / medical-aesthetic centers, float baths, thalassotherapy, wellness retreats and rejuvenation centers.

Partial or complete transformation of an existing residence.

Annex added to an existing dwelling.

Detached structure associated with a residence: pavilion, annex, pool house, guest house, studio, shed, or other complementary space.

Conceptual or unrealized architectural projects.

Facades of residential, commercial, institutional, and mixed-use buildings.

Bridges, tunnels, technical networks, and transportation structures.

Temporary or ephemeral architectural structures.

Buildings demonstrating lasting architectural value after 20 years and more.

Projects not fitting into any other category.

Projects completed or conceptual where AI played a determining role (ideation, visualization, configuration/optimization, documentation).

Highlights the integration of art into architecture (from co-design to in situ artwork) to enrich the narrative, usage, and identity of places.

Reward for effective co-design processes bringing together designers, engineers, users, and partners.

Applaud the expressive and controlled use of colour, natural light, and textures to shape the ambiance.

Note: if lighting is a major part of the project, please also submit it in the "Lighting (projects)" category.

Highlights the staircase as a structuring element of the project: spatiality, safety, constructed detail, and user experience.

Emphasize the quality of ceilings (reliefs, technical devices, acoustics, light) and their contribution to the identity of places.

Evaluates the integration of the building into its landscape: positioning/volume in dialogue with the topography, framing and access, continuity of floors/materials and water management, for all typologies.

Rewards the structural relevance and architectural expression of wood, as well as its sustainable implementation.

Salute the coherence of material/structure/envelope (metal, concrete, glass, stone, bio-based) and the quality of execution.

Recognize the clarity of plans, sections, axonometries, models, and visuals (photos/renders) in the service of understanding the project.

Reward excellence in spatial and technical achievement obtained with limited resources (indicate the overall cost and, if possible, the cost/m²).

Highlights the transformation of the existing, the reuse of components/materials, and the conservation/valorization of heritage.

Awards innovative construction processes (prefabrication / DFMA, digital fabrication), intelligent systems, digital twin, and AI.

Evaluates inclusion, universal accessibility, safety, well-being, and tangible benefits for the community.

Evaluates the energy and carbon performance (operated & embodied), circularity/reuse, LCA, user comfort, and adaptation to risks (heat, floods, extreme events).

Welcome, customer journey, experience centres and showrooms: brand storytelling and hospitality.

Spaces organized by activities (non-assigned workstations, collaboration/concentration/socialization areas) and coworking spaces with shared services.

Meeting rooms, project rooms / war rooms, and hybrid setups facilitating co-creation (AV / IT, acoustics, flexibility).

Coffee spaces, dining areas, and socialization places integrated into the work environment.

Food market, delicatessen, bakery / pastry shop, wines & spirits.

Cosmetics, perfumery, hair/beauty care, clinics/health retail.

Developments intended for the marketing of a real estate project

Temporary pavilion/stand, pop-up in store/gallery, mall/fair kiosk, brand stand.

Permanent / temporary exhibitions and scenography.

Multipurpose halls, studios, classes/workshops, neighborhood resource spaces.

Indoor sports and leisure spaces: gymnasiums, pools/aquatic centers, locker rooms and wet areas, fitness studios (yoga/pilates/spinning), indoor tracks, climbing walls, ice rinks and spectator areas, team lounges/pro-shop, training rooms.

Thermal station, urban/medical baths and spas.

Nurseries, kindergartens, early childhood centers, daycares (private, corporate).

City hall, courthouse, public and civic service centers.

General or specialized hospitals, university health/research centers.

Outpatient clinics, medical/dental/physio offices, imaging and laboratories.

Residences for seniors, retirement homes, condos/apartments with services.

Hotels (boutique or chain), resorts.

Treehouse, glamping, refuge / ecolodge, B&B / cottage, other experiential stays.

Chalet, country house, seaside / mountain.

Projects in traditional language or "modern-classic."

New, expansion or redevelopment.

Main, secondary or bathroom.

Room + bathroom + walk-in.

Rooms, game room, homework corner.

Integrated telework space in the home.

Hall, lounges/terraces, gym, and shared areas.

Airplane cabins, train / metro / bus cars, ships / ferries

Airports, train or metro stations, marina, parking

Projects not fitting into any other category

Concept, studies / unbuilt development proposals.

Projects completed or conceptual where AI played a determining role (ideation, visualization, configuration/optimization, documentation).

Effective interdisciplinary collaboration (other professionals, clients, manufacturers, users).

Collaboration with artists and projects that associate and integrate art with the built environment; site-specific works/commissions integrated into the spatial narrative.

Interior design (commercial, public or private) where the use of colour, natural light, and textures has a strong impact.

Note: if lighting is a major part of the project, submit it as well in the "Lighting (projects)" category.

Absorption, isolation and reverberation control for well-being.

Project integrating new, experimental, or unconventional materials, or reinventing common materials through innovative use.

Integrated furniture, quality woodwork, and architectural joinery serving the space.

Project where the staircase constitutes the centerpiece of the layout.

Signage and spatial branding integrated into the design.

Revamping, expanding, or transformative restructuring (with before/after).

Conservation and enhancement; dialogue between new and old; reversibility of interventions.

Spatial and technical excellence achieved with limited resources.

Indoor environmental quality, healthy materials / low emissions, circularity and reuse, reduced operational / embodied carbon; alignment or obtaining of certifications.

Retail, office buildings, hotels, restaurants, bars, shopping centres, markets and other commercial buildings.

Schools, universities, healthcare facilities, government, civic, cultural and community buildings.

Single-family homes, condominiums, residential buildings and residential communities.

Factories, warehouses, industrial and manufacturing facilities.

Renovation, expansion, adaptive reuse, building conversion and interior fit-out of existing buildings.

Commercial, office and industrial developments, including business parks, office campuses, logistics hubs and other specialized real estate developments.

Residential subdivisions, residential communities, condominium and rental developments.

Integrated developments combining at least two uses, such as residential, commercial, office, hospitality, institutional or civic.

Transit-oriented developments promoting walkability, mixed uses and higher density.

Projects in planning, development or under construction, not yet completed.

Urban development plans or comprehensive redevelopment at the scale of a neighborhood, area, or municipality.

Temporary interventions, citizen co-creation, and activation of public space at the neighborhood level.

Planning of pedestrian/cyclist networks and greenways: interconnection, continuity, safety, and comfort.

Integrated shoreline planning: public access, continuity of routes, ecology, and coastal adaptation.

Transit-oriented development: density, compactness, functional mix, and active mobility.

Development of a street section, including shared street: cohabitation of modes, safety, greening.

Campus landscapes, museums, hospitals, schools, and public facilities: identity, accessibility, and sustainability.

Outdoor spaces of commercial buildings, offices, hotels, and resorts.

Site-scale projects combining ecology and water management: habitat restoration, bioretention, rain gardens, swales, ponds, green roofs/podiums.

Detailed design of parks, squares, and plazas: uses, plantings, materials, drainage, lighting.

Constructed waterfront public spaces: continuity of pathways, access to water, coastal resilience.

Private residential project designed by a team led in landscape architecture.

Common areas and surroundings of residential complexes: quality of life, security, shared management.

Sports and leisure facilities: functionality, safety, and landscape integration.

Landscape treatment of the facade of a residence: front, plantings, borders, entrance path/stairs.

Garden on private lot, focused on planting, circulation, and atmospheres.

Terrace, backyard, and pool design: daily uses and seasonal comfort.

Fronts and terraces of cafes/restaurants: animation, comfort, identity.

Small commercial / residential constrained sites

Arrangements on slab/roof: planted terraces, rooftop gardens, extensive/intensive greens, vegetable gardens, rainwater management, windbreak devices and integrated furniture.

High-end project showcasing excellence in execution and finishing (noble materials, custom details, exceptional horticulture), residential or small commercial.

Ephemeral gardens and temporary installations in the outdoor space.

Concept and project not built at the time of submission.

Inclusive design (universal access) and participatory approach, equity and social benefits.

Measurable reduction of impacts: carbon, water, biodiversity; approaches and convincing results.

Innovative approaches, techniques, or materials with low impact and high performance.

Integrated artwork and artistic journeys into the landscape and user experience.

Remarkable lighting of a landscape: safety, ambiance, nighttime identity.

Bathtubs, showers, toilets, bidets, washbasins, vanities, cabinets, bathroom storage, towel warmers and ventilation systems.

Bathroom faucets, shower systems, shower columns, showerheads, thermostatic faucets and related fittings.

Base / wall cabinets, fronts, drawers and integrated storage / organization components.

Kitchen faucets, sinks, workstations and sink systems.

Luminaires designed for indoor use (pendant, recessed, surface-mounted, linear, track, portable).

Architectural and landscape lighting fixtures for outdoor use (façade, pathway, area, bollard, pole-mounted, floodlight).

Table and floor lamps, chandeliers, decorative pendants, decorative sconces and artistic or custom-made pieces intended primarily for interior decorative use.

Indoor or outdoor lighting fixtures produced in small series, made to order, released as limited editions or designed for a specific site.

LED sources and modules, drivers (power supplies), optics, lenses, reflectors, tracks and systems, controllers and dimmers (DALI, DMX, 0-10 V, PoE), sensors, gateways, management software and platforms. May include emergency and exit lighting when submitted as an integrated system.

Large and small kitchen and laundry appliances (gas, electric or induction), as well as fireplaces, stoves and built-in appliances.

Kitchen products and accessories, cookware, tableware, personal care, wellness, sleep, beauty, tools and other everyday products.

Decorative objects and accessories for interior spaces (accessories, vases, mirrors, cushions, bedding, window coverings, rugs…).

Gardening tools, hydroponic and irrigation systems, plant products, as well as pet products, accessories and equipment.

Workplace furniture and systems (desks, task / meeting seating, storage, partitions)

Furniture for retail, hospitality, education, healthcare and public spaces.

Indoor residential furniture (seating, tables, storage, beds…).

Made-to-order pieces, small-series productions, limited editions and built-in millwork (banquettes, counters, bookcases, reception desks, bars, cabinets and display cases) designed for a specific site or client.

Furniture, accessories and gear designed for babies and children.

Outdoor furniture and structures (swings, hammocks, play structures, parasols, cabanas), outdoor kitchens, barbecues, fountains, fireplaces, gazebos, spas, saunas and pools.

Pergolas, shade systems, fences, gates, decks, planters, bicycle and ski racks, shelters, wayfinding totems, waste and recycling stations.

Benches, shelters, bicycle racks, planters, bollards, wayfinding totems and other streetscape products for public spaces.

Flooring, wall finishes, carpets, solid surfaces, decorative panels, architectural textiles, upholstery fabrics, paints, coatings and other architectural finish materials.

Acoustic panels, baffles, acoustic ceilings, screens, booths, partitions and other acoustic solutions.

Stairs, guardrails, interior partitions (solid or glazed, fixed or demountable), doors and windows for interior or exterior applications.

Handles, locks, hinges, pivots, door closers, sliding systems, door and window hardware, and other architectural hardware products.

Exterior cladding and siding, roofing systems, rainscreens, curtain wall systems, façade systems and other building envelope systems.

Digital technologies, platforms and tools for design, modelling, visualization and collaboration, including design software, BIM, CAD, configurators, artificial intelligence (AI), digital twins, reality capture, AR, VR and XR.

Digital and connected solutions for smart buildings, including automation, energy management, lighting, security, IoT and building control systems.

Digital and connected products for residential, commercial and institutional environments, including connected devices, peripherals, physical interfaces, interactive products and immersive technologies.

Signs, plaques, totems, kiosks, digital signage and other signage and wayfinding products.

Luggage, bags, personal accessories, watches, eyewear, jewellery and other lifestyle accessories.

Bicycles, e-bikes, scooters and other personal mobility products, cycling accessories, sports and fitness equipment, playground equipment, games, toys and other recreation products.

Medical devices, laboratory equipment, scientific instruments, medical furniture, therapeutic products and home healthcare equipment.

Cars, motorcycles, recreational and commercial vehicles, buses, trains, trucks, boats, aircraft and other transportation vehicles; excludes interiors.

Product concepts, studies or prototypes not yet manufactured or commercialized.

Products that do not fit within any other category.

Excellence in the use of aluminium in product design, including its integration, fabrication and expression.

Excellence in the use of wood (solid, engineered or hybrid) in product design.

Outstanding innovation in the use or combination of materials in product design.

Products demonstrating excellence in circularity, low-carbon design, durability and repairability.

Complete brand identity system: logo, palette, typefaces, key visuals, templates and brand guidelines.

Creation or evolution of a distinctive logotype, monogram, or symbol.

Posters and promotional print collateral (flyers, cards, invitations, series, light POS).

Corporate communication tools and publishing (brochures, stationery, presentations, annual reports, books, magazines)

Digital and social campaigns and content (static / video assets, banners, emails, landing pages).

Design of websites, apps and digital products: information architecture, interface and user experience (UI / UX).

Original illustrations, lettering, type families, icon systems, pictograms, type specimens and other original graphic creations.

Brand-led spaces: retail, pop-ups, showrooms, headquarters and brand-oriented exhibitions

Signage systems, wayfinding and environmental graphics; murals and integrated artworks.

Packaging across sectors (food / beverage, beauty / personal care, home, e-commerce): structure, graphics and sustainability.

Independent artwork (painting, sculpture, installation, digital art, video, fine art photography or mixed media), not created for a specific site.

Artwork integrated into a public, urban, commercial or residential site, including murals, street art, sculpture, installation and light art.

Single image or series depicting an architectural project (commercial or editorial).

Single image or series depicting an interior design project (commercial, residential, institutional).

Single image or series on landscape architecture, landscape design or Urban Design (commercial or editorial).

Single image or series showcasing one or more products (packshot, staged or macro) for commercial or editorial use.

Lighting projects for residential environments, including houses, condos, apartments, and residential workspaces.

Commercial and public environments, including retail, offices, restaurants, hospitality, and institutional settings such as education, healthcare, cultural, and sports facilities.

Illumination of buildings and architectural elements, including façades, entrances, paths, and structural components.

Lighting projects for landscaped outdoor environments, including parks, public spaces, gardens, bridges, and urban installations.

Lighting for transportation systems and infrastructure, including roads, stations, tunnels, and pedestrian and cycling pathways, with a focus on safety, wayfinding, and comfort.

Lighting projects promoting sustainability through energy efficiency, reduced environmental impact, biodiversity protection, light pollution mitigation and circular design.

Lighting designs creating immersive experiences, including installations, pathways, and interactive scenography.