Explore all disciplines, categories and special awards
The GRANDS PRIX DU DESIGN Awards celebrate excellence in architecture, interior design, construction & real estate, landscape & territories, product design, communication & branding, art & photography, and lighting design.
The competition is organized into 8 disciplines and 2 programs, Firms & Studios and Student, comprising hundreds of categories and special awards covering every field of design, architecture, construction, and the built environment.
Whether you are submitting a building, interior space, landscape project, product, brand identity, lighting project, or artistic work, you will find the category best suited to your project. A single project may also be submitted to multiple eligible categories to maximize its opportunities for recognition.
Explore the disciplines below to discover all available categories and find the category, or categories, that best fit your project, product, or concept.
Architecture
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This discipline recognizes residential, commercial, institutional, cultural, heritage, industrial and urban architecture projects, whether built, under development or conceptual.
Commercial & Hospitality Building
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Retail & Small Commercial Building
Restaurant, Bar & Nightlife Building
Market & Shopping Center
Hotel & Resort
Office Building
Mixed-Use Building
Factory & Warehouse
Agricultural Building
Real Estate Sales Center
Institutional, Civic & Education Building
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Library, Community & Cultural Center
School & Preschool Education Building
Higher Education & Research Building
Hospital & Healthcare Building
Museum & Gallery
Government & Civic Building
Theater & Performance Hall
Sports, Leisure & Wellness Building
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Sports & Recreation Center
Wellness Center & Spa
Residential Building
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Private House — Small & Medium (≤ 185 m² / ≤ 2,000 sq ft)
Private House — Large (> 185 m² / > 2,000 sq ft)
Multi-Unit Housing — Low Rise (1–5 floors)
Apartment & Condo — Mid / High-Rise (5+ floors)
House Renovation
Cottage & Country House
Affordable Housing
Prestige House
Prefabricated / Modular House
Micro House (≤ 50 m² / ≤ 500 sq ft)
House Extension
Other categories in architecture
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Concept & Unbuilt
Façade
Infrastructure
Temporary Installation
Continuing Value (≥ 20 years)
Open Category (Architecture)
AI‑Assisted Architectural Project
Special Award
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Architecture + Art & Artistic Integration
Architecture + Interdisciplinary Collaboration
Architecture + Color & Atmospheres
Architecture + Lighting
Architecture + Stair
Architecture + Ceiling
Architecture + Site & Landscape Integration
Architecture + Wood
Architecture + Materials
Architecture + Representation & Narrative
Architecture + Small Budget / Big Impact
Adaptive Reuse, Salvage & Heritage
Innovation & Technologies
Social Impact & Accessibility
Sustainability, Low‑Carbon & Resilience
Interior Design
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This discipline recognizes residential, commercial, institutional, hospitality, workplace, healthcare, educational and cultural interior design projects.
Office
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Office: Small & Medium (≤ 1,860 m² / ≤ 20,000 sq ft)
Office: Large (> 1,860 m² / > 20,000 sq ft)
Office: Brand & Client Experience
Office: Agile (ABW) & Co-working Environment
Meeting & Collaboration Space
Workplace Dining & Social Hub
Retail
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Retail: Small & Medium (≤ 500 m² / ≤ 5,400 sq ft)
Retail: Large (> 500 m² / > 5,400 sq ft)
Retail: Food
Retail: Beauty, Health & Wellness
Real Estate Sales Center / Sales Office
Retail: Pop-up, Kiosk & Exhibition Space
Culture, Community, Sport & Wellness
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Culture: Museum & Gallery
Culture: Theater & Performance Hall
Culture: Library & Media Library
Community: Community Center & Cultural Center
Sport & Leisure: Sports & Recreation Center
Wellness: Wellness Center & Spa
Education, Civic & Health
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Education: Early Childhood
Education: Primary & Secondary
Education: College / CEGEP & University
Civic: Government & Civic Building
Health: Hospital & Research Facility
Health: Clinic & Professional Office
Senior Living: Residence & Service-Enhanced Housing
Hospitality — Accommodation, Restaurant & Bar
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Accommodation: Hotel & Resort
Accommodation: Experiential Lodging
Restaurant
Café, Counter Service & Food Court
Bar, Lounge & Nightclub
Residential
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Residential: Small & Medium (≤ 250 m² / ≤ 2,700 sq ft)
Residential: Large (> 250 m² / > 2,700 sq ft)
Cottage & Country House / Retreat & Vacation Home
Residential: Classic / Timeless
Residential Kitchen
Residential Bathroom
Primary Suite
Children & Teens’ Spaces
Home Office
Residential Amenity Spaces
Other categories in interior design
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Transport: Vehicle Interior
Transport: Stations & Infrastructure
Interior Design: Open Category
Interior Design: Concept (Unrealized)
AI-Assisted Interior Design
Special Awards
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Interior + Interdisciplinary Collaboration
Interior + Art & Artistic Integration
Interior + Colour & Atmospheres
Interior + Lighting
Interior + Acoustic Comfort
Interior + Materials
Interior + Craft & Custom Millwork
Interior + Stairs
Identity, Signage & Branded Environments
Renovation (Before & After)
Heritage Conservation & Adaptive Reuse
Small Budget / Big Impact
Healthy, Low-Carbon & Certified Interiors (LEED, WELL, Fitwel)
Construction & Real Estate
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This discipline recognizes construction, real estate development, rehabilitation, heritage restoration and project delivery in the residential, commercial, institutional and industrial sectors.
Construction
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Commercial, Office & Hospitality Construction
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Retail, office buildings, hotels, restaurants, bars, shopping centres, markets and other commercial buildings.
Institutional, Civic & Cultural Construction
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Schools, universities, healthcare facilities, government, civic, cultural and community buildings.
Residential Construction
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Single-family homes, condominiums, residential buildings and residential communities.
Industrial Construction
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Factories, warehouses, industrial and manufacturing facilities.
Renovation, Expansion & Adaptive Reuse
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Renovation, expansion, adaptive reuse, building conversion and interior fit-out of existing buildings.
Real Estate Development
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Retail, Office & Industrial Development
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Commercial, office and industrial developments, including business parks, office campuses, logistics hubs and other specialized real estate developments.
Residential Development
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Residential subdivisions, residential communities, condominium and rental developments.
Mixed-Use Development
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Integrated developments combining at least two uses, such as residential, commercial, office, hospitality, institutional or civic.
TOD (Transit-Oriented Design) Development
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Transit-oriented developments promoting walkability, mixed uses and higher density.
Future Development
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Projects in planning, development or under construction, not yet completed.
Landscape & Territories
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This discipline recognizes landscape architecture, urban design, landscape design and territorial planning projects across public, private, institutional and community environments.
Urban Design
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General Urban Masterplan
Community initiative & tactical urbanism
Mobility & greenway network
Waterfront & riverfront masterplan
TOD & mixed‑use district
Landscape Architecture
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Streetscape & shared street
Campus, cultural & institutional
Commercial, office & hospitality
Ecology & green & blue infrastructure (site)
Park & plaza
Waterfront park & promenade
Private residence — landscape architecture
Housing – multi‑unit & collective
Sports & recreation
Landscaping
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Residential facade landscaping
Private residence garden
Terrace, backyard & pool
Storefront & café / restaurant patio
Small Urban Site
Roof Terrace & Green Roof
Prestige landscaping
Seasonal & pop‑up installation
Concept
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Concept (Project not realized)
Special Awards
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Accessibility & community engagement
Environmental impact & low‑carbon
Innovation & new materials
Art integration
Landscape + Lighting
Product
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This discipline recognizes manufactured products, materials, systems, equipment and technologies distinguished by their design, innovation, functionality, manufacturing quality and contribution to the built environment and everyday life.
Kitchen & Bath
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Bathroom – Fixtures & Furnishings
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Bathtubs, showers, toilets, bidets, washbasins, vanities, cabinets, bathroom storage, towel warmers and ventilation systems.
Bathroom – Faucets & Shower Systems
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Bathroom faucets, shower systems, shower columns, showerheads, thermostatic faucets and related fittings.
Kitchen Cabinetry
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Base / wall cabinets, fronts, drawers and integrated storage / organization components.
Kitchen – Faucets & Sinks
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Kitchen faucets, sinks, workstations and sink systems.
Home Appliances & Fireplaces (see main Home & Everyday category)
Lighting
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Indoor Lighting Fixture
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Luminaires designed for indoor use (pendant, recessed, surface-mounted, linear, track, portable).
Outdoor Lighting Fixture
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Architectural and landscape lighting fixtures for outdoor use (façade, pathway, area, bollard, pole-mounted, floodlight).
Decorative Lighting Fixture
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Table and floor lamps, chandeliers, decorative pendants, decorative sconces and artistic or custom-made pieces intended primarily for interior decorative use.
Custom & Small-Series Lighting Fixture
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Indoor or outdoor lighting fixtures produced in small series, made to order, released as limited editions or designed for a specific site.
Lighting Systems, Components & Controls
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LED sources and modules, drivers (power supplies), optics, lenses, reflectors, tracks and systems, controllers and dimmers (DALI, DMX, 0–10V, PoE), sensors, gateways, management software and platforms. May include emergency and exit lighting when submitted as an integrated system.
Home & Everyday
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Home Appliances & Fireplaces
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Large and small kitchen and laundry appliances (gas, electric or induction), as well as fireplaces, stoves and built-in appliances.
Consumer Product
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Kitchen products and accessories, cookware, tableware, personal care, wellness, sleep, beauty, tools and other everyday products.
Decorative Product
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Decorative objects and accessories for interior spaces (accessories, vases, mirrors, cushions, bedding, window coverings, rugs…).
Fauna & Flora Product
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Gardening tools, hydroponic and irrigation systems, plant products, as well as pet products, accessories and equipment.
Furniture
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Office Furniture
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Workplace furniture and systems (desks, task / meeting seating, storage, partitions)
Contract & Institutional Furniture
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Furniture for retail, hospitality, education, healthcare and public spaces.
Residential Furniture
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Indoor residential furniture (seating, tables, storage, beds…).
Custom & Small-Series Furniture (Residential, Contract & Built-In)
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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.
Babies & Children — Furniture & Products
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Furniture, accessories and gear designed for babies and children.
Outdoor Furniture (see main “Exterior” category)
Exterior
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Outdoor Furniture & Equipment
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Outdoor furniture and structures (swings, hammocks, play structures, parasols, cabanas), outdoor kitchens, barbecues, fountains, fireplaces, gazebos, spas, saunas and pools.
Outdoor Structures & Site Amenities
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Pergolas, shade systems, fences, gates, decks, planters, bicycle and ski racks, shelters, wayfinding totems, waste and recycling stations.
Urban Furniture & Streetscape Products
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Benches, shelters, bicycle racks, planters, bollards, wayfinding totems and other streetscape products for public spaces.
Outdoor Lighting Fixture (see main “Lighting” category)
Exterior Materials & Systems (see main “Architectural Products” category)
Architectural Products
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Architectural Finishes & Materials
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Flooring, wall finishes, carpets, solid surfaces, decorative panels, architectural textiles, upholstery fabrics, paints, coatings and other architectural finish materials.
Acoustic Products
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Acoustic panels, baffles, acoustic ceilings, screens, booths, partitions and other acoustic solutions.
Stairs, Partitions, Doors & Windows
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Stairs, guardrails, interior partitions (solid or glazed, fixed or demountable), doors and windows for interior or exterior applications.
Architectural Hardware
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Handles, locks, hinges, pivots, door closers, sliding systems, door and window hardware, and other architectural hardware products.
Exterior Materials & Systems
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Exterior cladding and siding, roofing systems, rainscreens, curtain wall systems, façade systems and other building envelope systems.
Digital & Connected Technologies
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Design & Visualization Technologies
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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.
Smart Building Technologies
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Digital and connected solutions for smart buildings, including automation, energy management, lighting, security, IoT and building control systems.
Smart & Connected Products
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Digital and connected products for residential, commercial and institutional environments, including connected devices, peripherals, physical interfaces, interactive products and immersive technologies.
Communication
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Signage & Wayfinding
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Signs, plaques, totems, kiosks, digital signage and other signage and wayfinding products.
Lifestyle, Leisure & Travel
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Personal Accessories & Travel
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Luggage, bags, personal accessories, watches, eyewear, jewellery and other lifestyle accessories.
Sports, Outdoor & Recreation
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Bicycles, e-bikes, scooters and other personal mobility products, cycling accessories, sports and fitness equipment, playground equipment, games, toys and other recreation products.
Medical & Scientific
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Medical & Scientific Equipment
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Medical devices, laboratory equipment, scientific instruments, medical furniture, therapeutic products and home healthcare equipment.
Mobility & Transportation
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Vehicles
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Cars, motorcycles, recreational and commercial vehicles, buses, trains, trucks, boats, aircraft and other transportation vehicles; excludes interiors.
Other product categories
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Product Concept
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Product concepts, studies or prototypes not yet manufactured or commercialized.
Open Product Category
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Products that do not fit within any other category.
Special Awards — Product
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Products + Aluminium
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Excellence in the use of aluminium in product design, including its integration, fabrication and expression.
Products + Wood
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Excellence in the use of wood (solid, engineered or hybrid) in product design.
Products + Materials
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Outstanding innovation in the use or combination of materials in product design.
Sustainable & Environmental Design
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Products demonstrating excellence in circularity, low-carbon design, durability and repairability.
Communication & Branding
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This discipline recognizes projects in brand design, visual identity, graphic communication, digital communication, environmental design and packaging design.
Brand Design
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Brand Identity (Creation & Rebrand)
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Complete brand identity system: logo, palette, typefaces, key visuals, templates and brand guidelines.
Logo Design
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Creation or evolution of a distinctive logotype, monogram, or symbol.
Communication Design
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Poster & Print Collateral
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Posters and promotional print collateral (flyers, cards, invitations, series, light POS).
Corporate Communication & Publishing
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Corporate communication tools and publishing (brochures, stationery, presentations, annual reports, books, magazines)
Digital Content & Social Marketing
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Digital and social campaigns and content (static / video assets, banners, emails, landing pages).
Website, Apps & UI / UX
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Design of websites, apps and digital products: information architecture, interface and user experience (UI / UX).
Illustration, Typography & Iconography
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Original illustrations, lettering, type families, icon systems, pictograms, type specimens and other original graphic creations.
Environmental Design
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Branded Environments (Retail & Spaces)
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Brand-led spaces: retail, pop-ups, showrooms, headquarters and brand-oriented exhibitions
Signage, Wayfinding & Murals
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Signage systems, wayfinding and environmental graphics; murals and integrated artworks.
Packaging Design
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Packaging
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Packaging across sectors (food / beverage, beauty / personal care, home, e-commerce): structure, graphics and sustainability.
Art & Photography
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This discipline recognizes standalone and site-specific artworks, as well as architectural, interior design, landscape and product photography projects.
Art
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Standalone Artwork
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Independent artwork (painting, sculpture, installation, digital art, video, fine art photography or mixed media), not created for a specific site.
Site‑Specific Artwork
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Artwork integrated into a public, urban, commercial or residential site, including murals, street art, sculpture, installation and light art.
Photography
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Architectural Photography
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Single image or series depicting an architectural project (commercial or editorial).
Interior Design Photography
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Single image or series depicting an interior design project (commercial, residential, institutional).
Landscape Photography
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Single image or series on landscape architecture, landscape design or Urban Design (commercial or editorial).
Product Photography
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Single image or series showcasing one or more products (packshot, staged or macro) for commercial or editorial use.
Lighting Design
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This discipline recognizes lighting design projects for architecture, interior design, landscape architecture and urban design.→ Lighting fixtures as products must be submitted under the Product discipline.
Lighting Design
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Interior Lighting — Residential
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Lighting projects for residential environments, including houses, condos, apartments, and residential workspaces.
Interior Lighting — Commercial, Institutional & Public
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Commercial and public environments, including retail, offices, restaurants, hospitality, and institutional settings such as education, healthcare, cultural, and sports facilities.
Exterior Lighting — Architectural
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Illumination of buildings and architectural elements, including façades, entrances, paths, and structural components.
Exterior Lighting — Landscape
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Lighting projects for landscaped outdoor environments, including parks, public spaces, gardens, bridges, and urban installations.
Lighting — Infrastructure & Transport
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Lighting for transportation systems and infrastructure, including roads, stations, tunnels, and pedestrian and cycling pathways, with a focus on safety, wayfinding, and comfort.
Sustainable Lighting
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Lighting projects promoting sustainability through energy efficiency, reduced environmental impact, biodiversity protection, light pollution mitigation and circular design.
Experiential & Immersive Lighting
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Lighting designs creating immersive experiences, including installations, pathways, and interactive scenography.
Firms & Studios
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This program recognizes firms and studios whose body of work demonstrates sustained excellence in architecture, design, innovation, design quality and contribution to the built environment. It is open to design firms, architecture practices, lighting design studios and landscape architecture firms. Manufacturers and companies may also apply when acting as designers and submitting a portfolio of completed projects.
Firm of the Year
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Recognizes sustained excellence over multiple years. Judged on portfolio quality and innovation, impact, sustainability, and studio culture. Firm submits 5—7 realized projects.
Small (≈ 1 — 10)
Medium (≈ 11 — 49)
Large (50+)
Emerging Practice
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Recognizes emerging practices; eligibility is limited to firms founded within the past 10 years.
Emerging Practice
Student
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Concept, project or product developed by a student or student team enrolled in a post-secondary program in design, architecture, landscape architecture, urban design or graphic design.
Student Projects
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Student — Architecture
Student — Interior Design
Student — Graphic Design & Visual Communication
Student — Industrial Design, Product & Furniture
Student — Urban Design & Landscape Architecture
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Need help choosing a category?
If, after reviewing the disciplines and categories, you’re still unsure which category best fits your project or you’re hesitating between several options, our team can help. Send us a brief description of your project, a few representative images and, if available, a link to your website. We’ll recommend the category or categories that we believe are the best fit for your submission.
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