GRANDS PRIX DU DESIGN 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 more than 200 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 find the category, or categories, that best fit your project, product or concept. Projects must have been completed within the last 3 years (5 years for urban design, landscape architecture and landscaping); unbuilt projects and prototypes are eligible in the concept categories only.
Disciplines
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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
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Small to medium-sized buildings dedicated to retail businesses and neighborhood services.
Restaurant, Bar & Nightlife Building
Market & Shopping Center
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Public markets (covered or open) and multi-tenant shopping centers, including shopping malls. Excludes standalone stores (see Retail).
Hotel & Resort
Office Building
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Buildings primarily dedicated to administrative work: towers, headquarters, campuses, coworking spaces. If the use is mixed, see Mixed-use building.
Mixed-Use Building
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Buildings combining two or more uses (e.g., commerce + housing, office + hotel).
Factory & Warehouse
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Production, assembly, storage or distribution facilities (including logistics centers).
Agricultural Building
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Buildings related to agricultural production, breeding, and processing: barns, stables, greenhouses, machinery sheds, silos, dairies/cheese factories, cellars, and post-harvest facilities
Real Estate Sales Center
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Temporary or permanent spaces intended for the marketing of a real estate project: reception, models, presentation rooms, digital experience
Institutional, Civic & Education Building
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Library, Community & Cultural Center
School & Preschool Education Building
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Preschools, elementary and secondary schools: new buildings, extensions or campuses.
Higher Education & Research Building
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Universities, colleges and specialized schools: teaching pavilions, libraries, and research buildings.
Hospital & Healthcare Building
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Healthcare facilities: hospitals, clinics and care centres
Museum & Gallery
Government & Civic Building
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Town hall, courthouse, public service centers.
Theater & Performance Hall
Sports, Leisure & Wellness Building
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Sports & Recreation Center
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Gymnasium, arena, aquatic center, ski lodge, fitness center, indoor track, climbing wall, ice rink, multi-sport fields and courts, skatepark.
Wellness Center & Spa
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Thermal stations, baths, saunas and hammams, medispa / medical-aesthetic centers, float baths, thalassotherapy, wellness retreats and rejuvenation centers.
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 to 5 floors)
Apartment & Condo: Mid / High-Rise (5+ floors)
House Renovation
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Partial or complete transformation of an existing residence.
Cottage & Country House
Affordable Housing
Prestige House
Prefabricated / Modular House
Micro House (≤ 50 m² / ≤ 500 sq ft)
House Extension
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Annex added to an existing dwelling.
Pavilion & Annex
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Detached structure associated with a residence: pavilion, annex, pool house, guest house, studio, shed, or other complementary space.
Other categories in architecture
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Concept & Unbuilt
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Conceptual or unrealized architectural projects.
Façade
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Facades of residential, commercial, institutional, and mixed-use buildings.
Infrastructure
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Bridges, tunnels, technical networks, and transportation structures.
Temporary Installation
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Temporary or ephemeral architectural structures.
Continuing Value (≥ 20 years)
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Buildings demonstrating lasting architectural value after 20 years and more.
Open Category (Architecture)
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Projects not fitting into any other category.
AI‑Assisted Architectural Project
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Projects completed or conceptual where AI played a determining role (ideation, visualization, configuration/optimization, documentation).
Special Award
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Architecture + Art & Artistic Integration
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Highlights the integration of art into architecture (from co-design to in situ artwork) to enrich the narrative, usage, and identity of places.
Architecture + Interdisciplinary Collaboration
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Reward for effective co-design processes bringing together designers, engineers, users, and partners.
Architecture + Colour & Atmospheres
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Applaud the expressive and controlled use of colour, natural light, and textures to shape the ambiance.
Architecture + Lighting
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Note: if lighting is a major part of the project, please also submit it in the "Lighting (projects)" category.
Architecture + Stair
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Highlights the staircase as a structuring element of the project: spatiality, safety, constructed detail, and user experience.
Architecture + Ceiling
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Emphasize the quality of ceilings (reliefs, technical devices, acoustics, light) and their contribution to the identity of places.
Architecture + Site & Landscape Integration
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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.
Architecture + Wood
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Rewards the structural relevance and architectural expression of wood, as well as its sustainable implementation.
Architecture + Materials
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Salute the coherence of material/structure/envelope (metal, concrete, glass, stone, bio-based) and the quality of execution.
Architecture + Representation & Narrative
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Recognize the clarity of plans, sections, axonometries, models, and visuals (photos/renders) in the service of understanding the project.
Architecture + Small Budget / Big Impact
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Reward excellence in spatial and technical achievement obtained with limited resources (indicate the overall cost and, if possible, the cost/m²).
Adaptive Reuse, Salvage & Heritage
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Highlights the transformation of the existing, the reuse of components/materials, and the conservation/valorization of heritage.
Innovation & Technologies
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Awards innovative construction processes (prefabrication / DFMA, digital fabrication), intelligent systems, digital twin, and AI.
Social Impact & Accessibility
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Evaluates inclusion, universal accessibility, safety, well-being, and tangible benefits for the community.
Sustainability, Low‑Carbon & Resilience
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Evaluates the energy and carbon performance (operated & embodied), circularity/reuse, LCA, user comfort, and adaptation to risks (heat, floods, extreme events).
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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
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Welcome, customer journey, experience centres and showrooms: brand storytelling and hospitality.
Office: Agile (ABW) & Co-working Environment
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Spaces organized by activities (non-assigned workstations, collaboration/concentration/socialization areas) and coworking spaces with shared services.
Meeting & Collaboration Space
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Meeting rooms, project rooms / war rooms, and hybrid setups facilitating co-creation (AV / IT, acoustics, flexibility).
Workplace Dining & Social Hub
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Coffee spaces, dining areas, and socialization places integrated into the work environment.
Retail
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Retail: Small & Medium (≤ 500 m² / ≤ 5,400 sq ft)
Retail: Large (> 500 m² / > 5,400 sq ft)
Retail: Food
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Food market, delicatessen, bakery / pastry shop, wines & spirits.
Retail: Beauty, Health & Wellness
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Cosmetics, perfumery, hair/beauty care, clinics/health retail.
Real Estate Sales Center / Sales Office
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Developments intended for the marketing of a real estate project
Retail: Pop-up, Kiosk & Exhibition Space
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Temporary pavilion/stand, pop-up in store/gallery, mall/fair kiosk, brand stand.
Culture, Community, Sport & Wellness
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Culture: Museum & Gallery
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Permanent / temporary exhibitions and scenography.
Culture: Theater & Performance Hall
Culture: Library & Media Library
Community: Community Center & Cultural Center
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Multipurpose halls, studios, classes/workshops, neighborhood resource spaces.
Sport & Leisure: Sports & Recreation Center
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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.
Wellness: Wellness Center & Spa
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Thermal station, urban/medical baths and spas.
Education, Civic & Health
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Education: Early Childhood
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Nurseries, kindergartens, early childhood centers, daycares (private, corporate).
Education: Primary & Secondary
Education: College / CEGEP & University
Civic: Government & Civic Building
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City hall, courthouse, public and civic service centers.
Health: Hospital & Research Facility
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General or specialized hospitals, university health/research centers.
Health: Clinic & Professional Office
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Outpatient clinics, medical/dental/physio offices, imaging and laboratories.
Senior Living: Residence & Service-Enhanced Housing
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Residences for seniors, retirement homes, condos/apartments with services.
Hospitality: Accommodation, Restaurant & Bar
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Accommodation: Hotel & Resort
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Hotels (boutique or chain), resorts.
Accommodation: Experiential Lodging
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Treehouse, glamping, refuge / ecolodge, B&B / cottage, other experiential stays.
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
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Chalet, country house, seaside / mountain.
Residential: Classic / Timeless
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Projects in traditional language or "modern-classic."
Residential Kitchen
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New, expansion or redevelopment.
Residential Bathroom
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Main, secondary or bathroom.
Primary Suite
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Room + bathroom + walk-in.
Children & Teens’ Spaces
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Rooms, game room, homework corner.
Home Office
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Integrated telework space in the home.
Residential Amenity Spaces
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Hall, lounges/terraces, gym, and shared areas.
Other categories in interior design
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Transport: Vehicle Interior
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Airplane cabins, train / metro / bus cars, ships / ferries
Transport: Stations & Infrastructure
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Airports, train or metro stations, marina, parking
Interior Design: Open Category
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Projects not fitting into any other category
Interior Design: Concept (Unrealized)
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Concept, studies / unbuilt development proposals.
AI-Assisted Interior Design
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Projects completed or conceptual where AI played a determining role (ideation, visualization, configuration/optimization, documentation).
Special Awards
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Interior + Interdisciplinary Collaboration
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Effective interdisciplinary collaboration (other professionals, clients, manufacturers, users).
Interior + Art & Artistic Integration
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Collaboration with artists and projects that associate and integrate art with the built environment; site-specific works/commissions integrated into the spatial narrative.
Interior + Colour & Atmospheres
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Interior design (commercial, public or private) where the use of colour, natural light, and textures has a strong impact.
Interior + Lighting
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Note: if lighting is a major part of the project, submit it as well in the "Lighting (projects)" category.
Interior + Acoustic Comfort
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Absorption, isolation and reverberation control for well-being.
Interior + Materials
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Project integrating new, experimental, or unconventional materials, or reinventing common materials through innovative use.
Interior + Craft & Custom Millwork
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Integrated furniture, quality woodwork, and architectural joinery serving the space.
Interior + Stairs
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Project where the staircase constitutes the centerpiece of the layout.
Identity, Signage & Branding
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Signage and spatial branding integrated into the design.
Renovation (Before & After)
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Revamping, expanding, or transformative restructuring (with before/after).
Heritage Conservation & Adaptive Reuse
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Conservation and enhancement; dialogue between new and old; reversibility of interventions.
Small Budget / Big Impact
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Spatial and technical excellence achieved with limited resources.
Healthy, Low-Carbon & Certified Interiors (LEED, WELL, Fitwel)
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Indoor environmental quality, healthy materials / low emissions, circularity and reuse, reduced operational / embodied carbon; alignment or obtaining of certifications.
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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.
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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
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Urban development plans or comprehensive redevelopment at the scale of a neighborhood, area, or municipality.
Community initiative & tactical urbanism
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Temporary interventions, citizen co-creation, and activation of public space at the neighborhood level.
Mobility & greenway network
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Planning of pedestrian/cyclist networks and greenways: interconnection, continuity, safety, and comfort.
Waterfront & riverfront masterplan
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Integrated shoreline planning: public access, continuity of routes, ecology, and coastal adaptation.
TOD & mixed‑use district
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Transit-oriented development: density, compactness, functional mix, and active mobility.
Landscape Architecture
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Streetscape & shared street
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Development of a street section, including shared street: cohabitation of modes, safety, greening.
Campus, cultural & institutional
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Campus landscapes, museums, hospitals, schools, and public facilities: identity, accessibility, and sustainability.
Commercial, office & hospitality
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Outdoor spaces of commercial buildings, offices, hotels, and resorts.
Ecology & green & blue infrastructure (site)
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Site-scale projects combining ecology and water management: habitat restoration, bioretention, rain gardens, swales, ponds, green roofs/podiums.
Park & plaza
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Detailed design of parks, squares, and plazas: uses, plantings, materials, drainage, lighting.
Waterfront park & promenade
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Constructed waterfront public spaces: continuity of pathways, access to water, coastal resilience.
Private Residence: Landscape Architecture
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Private residential project designed by a team led in landscape architecture.
Housing: Multi-Unit & Collective
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Common areas and surroundings of residential complexes: quality of life, security, shared management.
Sports & recreation
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Sports and leisure facilities: functionality, safety, and landscape integration.
Landscaping
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Residential facade landscaping
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Landscape treatment of the facade of a residence: front, plantings, borders, entrance path/stairs.
Private residence garden
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Garden on private lot, focused on planting, circulation, and atmospheres.
Terrace, backyard & pool
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Terrace, backyard, and pool design: daily uses and seasonal comfort.
Storefront & café / restaurant patio
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Fronts and terraces of cafes/restaurants: animation, comfort, identity.
Small Urban Site
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Small commercial / residential constrained sites
Roof Terrace & Green Roof
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Arrangements on slab/roof: planted terraces, rooftop gardens, extensive/intensive greens, vegetable gardens, rainwater management, windbreak devices and integrated furniture.
Prestige landscaping
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High-end project showcasing excellence in execution and finishing (noble materials, custom details, exceptional horticulture), residential or small commercial.
Seasonal & pop‑up installation
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Ephemeral gardens and temporary installations in the outdoor space.
Concept
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Concept (Project not realized)
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Concept and project not built at the time of submission.
Special Awards
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Accessibility & community engagement
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Inclusive design (universal access) and participatory approach, equity and social benefits.
Environmental impact & low‑carbon
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Measurable reduction of impacts: carbon, water, biodiversity; approaches and convincing results.
Innovation & new materials
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Innovative approaches, techniques, or materials with low impact and high performance.
Art integration
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Integrated artwork and artistic journeys into the landscape and user experience.
Landscape + Lighting
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Remarkable lighting of a landscape: safety, ambiance, nighttime identity.
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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, 0-10 V, 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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
Programs
09
Firms & Studios
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This program looks beyond individual projects to highlight firms and studios, their vision, expertise and evolution. The jury evaluates a body of recent work along with the initiatives and milestones of the past year, based on the quality and consistency of the work, vision, innovation and expertise. The program is open to design firms, architecture firms, lighting design studios and landscape architecture firms, as well as manufacturers and companies when they act as designers.
Firm of the Year
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Distinguishes firms and studios for the quality and consistency of their work, vision, innovation, expertise and recent evolution. Submissions include five recent projects and key milestones from the past year.
Small (≈ 1 to 10)
Medium (≈ 11 to 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
10
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
Download the category list (PDF)
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: info@int.design
Questions about categories
How many disciplines and categories are there?
8 disciplines (Architecture, Interior Design, Construction & Real Estate, Landscape & Territories, Product, Communication & Branding, Art & Photography and Lighting Design) and 2 programs (Firms & Studios and Student), with more than 200 categories and special awards.
Can I enter the same project in several categories?
Yes. Each additional category for the same project in the same discipline is 50% off, and each additional project from the same firm is 20% off. Each category requires 5 to 10 images, and the same image can be used in several categories.
Can unbuilt projects or prototypes be entered?
Yes, but only in the concept categories. Other projects must have been completed within the last 3 years (5 years for urban design, landscape architecture and landscaping), and products must be on the market.
What if I choose the wrong category?
INT.DESIGN may transfer an entry to a more appropriate discipline or category at no charge, and you can request a transfer before the entry deadline. Our team can also recommend a category: write to info@int.design.
20% off additional projects
From the second project or product entered by the same firm, each additional project or product is 20% off.
50% off additional categories
Enter the same project or product in more than one category of the same discipline: each additional category is 50% off.