
THE 2026 CERTIFICATIONS
HAVE BEEN UNVEILED
The international award for excellence in the design of spaces, products, landscapes and brands: open worldwide.
19th edition
The People’s Choice vote is open
Discover the certified projects and talents. Projects awarded a Gold certification are now finalists, in the running to become Grand Winners.
Vote until September 20 or October 20, depending on the discipline.
20th edition
Call for entries opens October 1st
Architecture, interior design, landscape, construction, product, communication, art, lighting: if you create, design or develop, there is a category for you.
Explore the disciplines and categories now.
In their own words
Winners speak
“It’s an incredible honor. Being here in Montreal for my first awards ceremony and celebrating architecture and design at this level is truly special.”
Katie Krolac
AKB Architects · Toronto, Canada
“Winning in Montreal is especially meaningful. The city stands as a bridge between Europe and North America.”
Mark English
Mark English Architects · San Francisco, USA
“It’s an incredible honor to be part of this event. To discover the work of others, get inspired, and share your own.”
Mauricio Villarreal
PLACE · Portland, USA
Disciplines & Categories
Architecture
This discipline recognizes residential, commercial, institutional, cultural, heritage, industrial and urban architecture projects, whether built, under development or conceptual.
Commercial & Hospitality Building
Retail & Small Commercial Building
Small to medium-sized buildings dedicated to retail businesses and neighborhood services.
Restaurant, Bar & Nightlife Building
Market & Shopping Center
Public markets (covered or open) and multi-tenant shopping centers, including shopping malls. Excludes standalone stores (see Retail).
Hotel & Resort
Office Building
Buildings primarily dedicated to administrative work: towers, headquarters, campuses, coworking spaces. If the use is mixed, see Mixed-use building.
Mixed-Use Building
Buildings combining two or more uses (e.g., commerce + housing, office + hotel).
Factory & Warehouse
Production, assembly, storage or distribution facilities (including logistics centers).
Agricultural Building
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
Temporary or permanent spaces intended for the marketing of a real estate project: reception, models, presentation rooms, digital experience
Institutional, Civic & Education Building
Library, Community & Cultural Center
School & Preschool Education Building
Preschools, elementary and secondary schools — new buildings, extensions or campuses.
Higher Education & Research Building
Universities, colleges and specialized schools: teaching pavilions, libraries, and research buildings.
Hospital & Healthcare Building
Healthcare facilities — hospitals, clinics and care centers
Museum & Gallery
Government & Civic Building
Town hall, courthouse, public service centers.
Theater & Performance Hall
Sports, Leisure & Wellness Building
Sports & Recreation Center
Gymnasium, arena, aquatic center, ski lodge, fitness center, indoor track, climbing wall, ice rink, multi-sport fields and courts, skatepark.
Wellness Center & Spa
Thermal stations, baths, saunas and hammams, medispa / medical-aesthetic centers, float baths, thalassotherapy, wellness retreats and rejuvenation centers.
Residential Building
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
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
Annex added to an existing dwelling.
Pavilion & Annex
Detached structure associated with a residence: pavilion, annex, pool house, guest house, studio, shed, or other complementary space.
Other categories in architecture
Concept & Unbuilt
Conceptual or unrealized architectural projects.
Façade
Facades of residential, commercial, institutional, and mixed-use buildings.
Infrastructure
Bridges, tunnels, technical networks, and transportation structures.
Temporary Installation
Temporary or ephemeral architectural structures.
Continuing Value (≥ 20 years)
Buildings demonstrating lasting architectural value after 20 years and more.
Open Category (Architecture)
Projects not fitting into any other category.
AI‑Assisted Architectural Project
Projects completed or conceptual where AI played a determining role (ideation, visualization, configuration/optimization, documentation).
Special Award
Architecture + Art & Artistic Integration
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
Reward for effective co-design processes bringing together designers, engineers, users, and partners.
Architecture + Color & Atmospheres
Applaud the expressive and controlled use of color, natural light, and textures to shape the ambiance.
Architecture + Lighting
Note: if lighting is a major part of the project, please also submit it in the "Lighting (projects)" category.
Architecture + Stair
Highlights the staircase as a structuring element of the project: spatiality, safety, constructed detail, and user experience.
Architecture + Ceiling
Emphasize the quality of ceilings (reliefs, technical devices, acoustics, light) and their contribution to the identity of places.
Architecture + Site & Landscape Integration
Evaluate 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
Rewards the structural relevance and architectural expression of wood, as well as its sustainable implementation.
Architecture + Materials
Salute the coherence of material/structure/envelope (metal, concrete, glass, stone, bio-based) and the quality of execution.
Architecture + Representation & Narrative
Recognize the clarity of plans, sections, axonometries, models, and visuals (photos/renders) in the service of understanding the project.
Architecture + Small Budget / Big Impact
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
Highlights the transformation of the existing, the reuse of components/materials, and the conservation/valorization of heritage.
Innovation & Technologies
Awards innovative construction processes (prefabrication / DFMA, digital fabrication), intelligent systems, digital twin, and AI.
Social Impact & Accessibility
Evaluates inclusion, universal accessibility, safety, well-being, and tangible benefits for the community.
Sustainability, Low‑Carbon & Resilience
Evaluate the energy and carbon performance (operated & embodied), circularity/reuse, LCA, user comfort, and adaptation to risks (heat, floods, extreme events).
Interior Design
This discipline recognizes residential, commercial, institutional, hospitality, workplace, healthcare, educational and cultural interior design projects.
Office
Office: Small & Medium (≤ 1,860 m² / ≤ 20,000 sq ft)
Office: Large (> 1,860 m² / > 20,000 sq ft)
Office: Brand & Client Experience
Welcome, customer journey, experience centers and showrooms — brand storytelling and hospitality.
Office: Agile (ABW) & Co-working Environment
Spaces organized by activities (non-assigned workstations, collaboration/concentration/socialization areas) and coworking spaces with shared services.
Meeting & Collaboration Space
Meeting rooms, project rooms / war rooms, and hybrid setups facilitating co-creation (AV / IT, acoustics, flexibility).
Workplace Dining & Social Hub
Coffee spaces, dining areas, and socialization places integrated into the work environment.
Retail
Retail: Small & Medium (≤ 500 m² / ≤ 5,400 sq ft)
Retail: Large (> 500 m² / > 5,400 sq ft)
Retail: Food
Food market, delicatessen, bakery / pastry shop, wines & spirits.
Retail: Beauty, Health & Wellness
Cosmetics, perfumery, hair/beauty care, clinics/health retail.
Real Estate Sales Center / Sales Office
Developments intended for the marketing of a real estate project
Retail: Pop-up, Kiosk & Exhibition Space
Temporary pavilion/stand, pop-up in store/gallery, mall/fair kiosk, brand stand.
Culture, Community, Sport & Wellness
Culture: Museum & Gallery
Permanent / temporary exhibitions and scenography.
Culture: Theater & Performance Hall
Culture: Library & Media Library
Community: Community Center & Cultural Center
Multipurpose halls, studios, classes/workshops, neighborhood resource spaces.
Sport & Leisure: Sports & Recreation Center
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
Thermal station, urban/medical baths and spas.
Education, Civic & Health
Education: Early Childhood
Nurseries, kindergartens, early childhood centers, daycares (private, corporate).
Education: Primary & Secondary
Education: College / CEGEP & University
Civic: Government & Civic Building
City hall, courthouse, public and civic service centers.
Health: Hospital & Research Facility
General or specialized hospitals, university health/research centers.
Health: Clinic & Professional Office
Outpatient clinics, medical/dental/physio offices, imaging and laboratories.
Senior Living: Residence & Service-Enhanced Housing
Residences for seniors, retirement homes, condos/apartments with services.
Hospitality — Accommodation, Restaurant & Bar
Accommodation: Hotel & Resort
Hotels (boutique or chain), resorts.
Accommodation: Experiential Lodging
Treehouse, glamping, refuge / ecolodge, B&B / cottage, other experiential stays.
Restaurant
Café, Counter Service & Food Court
Bar, Lounge & Nightclub
Residential
Residential: Small & Medium (≤ 250 m² / ≤ 2,700 sq ft)
Residential: Large (> 250 m² / > 2,700 sq ft)
Cottage & Country House / Retreat & Vacation Home
Chalet, country house, seaside / mountain.
Residential: Classic / Timeless
Projects in traditional language or "modern-classic."
Residential Kitchen
New, expansion or redevelopment.
Residential Bathroom
Main, secondary or bathroom.
Primary Suite
Room + bathroom + walk-in.
Children & Teens’ Spaces
Rooms, game room, homework corner.
Home Office
Integrated telework space in the home.
Residential Amenity Spaces
Hall, lounges/terraces, gym, and shared areas.
Other categories in interior design
Transport: Vehicle Interior
Airplane cabins, train / metro / bus cars, ships / ferries
Transport: Stations & Infrastructure
Airports, train or metro stations, marina, parking
Interior Design: Open Category
Projects not fitting into any other category
Interior Design: Concept (Unrealized)
Concept, studies / unbuilt development proposals.
AI-Assisted Interior Design
Projects completed or conceptual where AI played a determining role (ideation, visualization, configuration/optimization, documentation).
Special Awards
Interior + Interdisciplinary Collaboration
Effective interdisciplinary collaboration (other professionals, clients, manufacturers, users).
Interior + Art & Artistic Integration
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
Interior design — commercial, public, or private — where the use of color, natural light, and textures has a strong impact.
Interior + Lighting
Note: if lighting is a major part of the project, submit it as well in the "Lighting (projects)" category.
Interior + Acoustic Comfort
Absorption, isolation and reverberation control for well-being.
Interior + Materials
Project integrating new, experimental, or unconventional materials, or reinventing common materials through innovative use.
Interior + Craft & Custom Millwork
Integrated furniture, quality woodwork, and architectural joinery serving the space.
Interior + Stairs
Project where the staircase constitutes the centerpiece of the layout.
Identity, Signage & Branding
Signage and spatial branding integrated into the design.
Renovation (Before & After)
Revamping, expanding, or transformative restructuring (with before/after).
Heritage Conservation & Adaptive Reuse
Conservation and enhancement; dialogue between new and old; reversibility of interventions.
Small Budget / Big Impact
Spatial and technical excellence achieved with limited resources.
Healthy, Low-Carbon & Certified Interiors (LEED, WELL, Fitwel)
Indoor environmental quality, healthy materials / low emissions, circularity and reuse, reduced operational / embodied carbon; alignment or obtaining of certifications.
Construction & Real Estate
This discipline recognizes construction, real estate development, rehabilitation, heritage restoration and project delivery in the residential, commercial, institutional and industrial sectors.
Construction
Commercial, Office & Hospitality Construction
Retail, office buildings, hotels, restaurants, bars, shopping centres, markets and other commercial buildings.
Institutional, Civic & Cultural Construction
Schools, universities, healthcare facilities, government, civic, cultural and community buildings.
Residential Construction
Single-family homes, condominiums, residential buildings and residential communities.
Industrial Construction
Factories, warehouses, industrial and manufacturing facilities.
Renovation, Expansion & Adaptive Reuse
Renovation, expansion, adaptive reuse, building conversion and interior fit-out of existing buildings.
Real Estate Development
Retail, Office & Industrial Development
Commercial, office and industrial developments, including business parks, office campuses, logistics hubs and other specialized real estate developments.
Residential Development
Residential subdivisions, residential communities, condominium and rental developments.
Mixed-Use Development
Integrated developments combining at least two uses, such as residential, commercial, office, hospitality, institutional or civic.
TOD (Transit-Oriented Design) Development
Transit-oriented developments promoting walkability, mixed uses and higher density.
Future Development
Projects in planning, development or under construction, not yet completed.
Landscape & Territories
This discipline recognizes landscape architecture, urban design, landscape design and territorial planning projects across public, private, institutional and community environments.
Urban Design
General Urban Masterplan
Urban development plans or comprehensive redevelopment at the scale of a neighborhood, area, or municipality.
Community initiative & tactical urbanism
Temporary interventions, citizen co-creation, and activation of public space at the neighborhood level.
Mobility & greenway network
Planning of pedestrian/cyclist networks and greenways: interconnection, continuity, safety, and comfort.
Waterfront & riverfront masterplan
Integrated shoreline planning: public access, continuity of routes, ecology, and coastal adaptation.
TOD & mixed‑use district
Transit-oriented development: density, compactness, functional mix, and active mobility.
Landscape Architecture
Streetscape & shared street
Development of a street section, including shared street: cohabitation of modes, safety, greening.
Campus, cultural & institutional
Campus landscapes, museums, hospitals, schools, and public facilities: identity, accessibility, and sustainability.
Commercial, office & hospitality
Outdoor spaces of commercial buildings, offices, hotels, and resorts.
Ecology & green & blue infrastructure (site)
Site-scale projects combining ecology and water management: habitat restoration, bioretention, rain gardens, swales, ponds, green roofs/podiums.
Park & plaza
Detailed design of parks, squares, and plazas: uses, plantings, materials, drainage, lighting.
Waterfront park & promenade
Constructed waterfront public spaces: continuity of pathways, access to water, coastal resilience.
Private residence — landscape architecture
Private residential project designed by a team led in landscape architecture.
Housing – multi‑unit & collective
Common areas and surroundings of residential complexes: quality of life, security, shared management.
Sports & recreation
Sports and leisure facilities: functionality, safety, and landscape integration.
Landscaping
Residential facade landscaping
Landscape treatment of the facade of a residence: front, plantings, borders, entrance path/stairs.
Private residence garden
Garden on private lot, focused on planting, circulation, and atmospheres.
Terrace, backyard & pool
Terrace, backyard, and pool design: daily uses and seasonal comfort.
Storefront & café / restaurant patio
Fronts and terraces of cafes/restaurants: animation, comfort, identity.
Small Urban Site
Small commercial / residential constrained sites
Roof Terrace & Green Roof
Arrangements on slab/roof: planted terraces, rooftop gardens, extensive/intensive greens, vegetable gardens, rainwater management, windbreak devices and integrated furniture.
Prestige landscaping
High-end project showcasing excellence in execution and finishing (noble materials, custom details, exceptional horticulture), residential or small commercial.
Seasonal & pop‑up installation
Ephemeral gardens and temporary installations in the outdoor space.
Concept
Concept (Project not realized)
Concept and project not built at the time of submission.
Special Awards
Accessibility & community engagement
Inclusive design (universal access) and participatory approach, equity and social benefits.
Environmental impact & low‑carbon
Measurable reduction of impacts: carbon, water, biodiversity; approaches and convincing results.
Innovation & new materials
Innovative approaches, techniques, or materials with low impact and high performance.
Art integration
Integrated artwork and artistic journeys into the landscape and user experience.
Landscape + Lighting
Remarkable lighting of a landscape: safety, ambiance, nighttime identity.
Product
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
Bathroom – Fixtures & Furnishings
Bathtubs, showers, toilets, bidets, washbasins, vanities, cabinets, bathroom storage, towel warmers and ventilation systems.
Bathroom – Faucets & Shower Systems
Bathroom faucets, shower systems, shower columns, showerheads, thermostatic faucets and related fittings.
Kitchen Cabinetry
Base / wall cabinets, fronts, drawers and integrated storage / organization components.
Kitchen – Faucets & Sinks
Kitchen faucets, sinks, workstations and sink systems.
Home Appliances & Fireplaces (see main Home & Everyday category)
Lighting
Indoor Lighting Fixture
Luminaires designed for indoor use (pendant, recessed, surface-mounted, linear, track, portable).
Outdoor Lighting Fixture
Architectural and landscape lighting fixtures for outdoor use (façade, pathway, area, bollard, pole-mounted, floodlight).
Decorative Lighting Fixture
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
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
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
Home Appliances & Fireplaces
Large and small kitchen and laundry appliances (gas, electric or induction), as well as fireplaces, stoves and built-in appliances.
Consumer Product
Kitchen products and accessories, cookware, tableware, personal care, wellness, sleep, beauty, tools and other everyday products.
Decorative Product
Decorative objects and accessories for interior spaces (accessories, vases, mirrors, cushions, bedding, window coverings, rugs…).
Fauna & Flora Product
Gardening tools, hydroponic and irrigation systems, plant products, as well as pet products, accessories and equipment.
Furniture
Office Furniture
Workplace furniture and systems (desks, task / meeting seating, storage, partitions)
Contract & Institutional Furniture
Furniture for retail, hospitality, education, healthcare and public spaces.
Residential Furniture
Indoor residential furniture (seating, tables, storage, beds…).
Custom & Small-Series Furniture (Residential, Contract & Built-In)
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
Furniture, accessories and gear designed for babies and children.
Outdoor Furniture (see main “Exterior” category)
Exterior
Outdoor Furniture & Equipment
Outdoor furniture and structures (swings, hammocks, play structures, parasols, cabanas), outdoor kitchens, barbecues, fountains, fireplaces, gazebos, spas, saunas and pools.
Outdoor Structures & Site Amenities
Pergolas, shade systems, fences, gates, decks, planters, bicycle and ski racks, shelters, wayfinding totems, waste and recycling stations.
Urban Furniture & Streetscape Products
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
Architectural Finishes & Materials
Flooring, wall finishes, carpets, solid surfaces, decorative panels, architectural textiles, upholstery fabrics, paints, coatings and other architectural finish materials.
Acoustic Products
Acoustic panels, baffles, acoustic ceilings, screens, booths, partitions and other acoustic solutions.
Stairs, Partitions, Doors & Windows
Stairs, guardrails, interior partitions (solid or glazed, fixed or demountable), doors and windows for interior or exterior applications.
Architectural Hardware
Handles, locks, hinges, pivots, door closers, sliding systems, door and window hardware, and other architectural hardware products.
Exterior Materials & Systems
Exterior cladding and siding, roofing systems, rainscreens, curtain wall systems, façade systems and other building envelope systems.
Digital & Connected Technologies
Design & Visualization Technologies
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
Digital and connected solutions for smart buildings, including automation, energy management, lighting, security, IoT and building control systems.
Smart & Connected Products
Digital and connected products for residential, commercial and institutional environments, including connected devices, peripherals, physical interfaces, interactive products and immersive technologies.
Communication
Signage & Wayfinding
Signs, plaques, totems, kiosks, digital signage and other signage and wayfinding products.
Lifestyle, Leisure & Travel
Personal Accessories & Travel
Luggage, bags, personal accessories, watches, eyewear, jewellery and other lifestyle accessories.
Sports, Outdoor & Recreation
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
Medical & Scientific Equipment
Medical devices, laboratory equipment, scientific instruments, medical furniture, therapeutic products and home healthcare equipment.
Mobility & Transportation
Vehicles
Cars, motorcycles, recreational and commercial vehicles, buses, trains, trucks, boats, aircraft and other transportation vehicles; excludes interiors.
Other product categories
Product Concept
Product concepts, studies or prototypes not yet manufactured or commercialized.
Open Product Category
Products that do not fit within any other category.
Special Awards — Product
Products + Aluminium
Excellence in the use of aluminium in product design, including its integration, fabrication and expression.
Products + Wood
Excellence in the use of wood (solid, engineered or hybrid) in product design.
Products + Materials
Outstanding innovation in the use or combination of materials in product design.
Sustainable & Environmental Design
Products demonstrating excellence in circularity, low-carbon design, durability and repairability.
Communication & Branding
This discipline recognizes projects in brand design, visual identity, graphic communication, digital communication, environmental design and packaging design.
Brand Design
Brand Identity (Creation & Rebrand)
Complete brand identity system: logo, palette, typefaces, key visuals, templates and brand guidelines.
Logo Design
Creation or evolution of a distinctive logotype, monogram, or symbol.
Communication Design
Poster & Print Collateral
Posters and promotional print collateral (flyers, cards, invitations, series, light POS).
Corporate Communication & Publishing
Corporate communication tools and publishing (brochures, stationery, presentations, annual reports, books, magazines)
Digital Content & Social Marketing
Digital and social campaigns and content (static / video assets, banners, emails, landing pages).
Website, Apps & UI / UX
Design of websites, apps and digital products: information architecture, interface and user experience (UI / UX).
Illustration, Typography & Iconography
Original illustrations, lettering, type families, icon systems, pictograms, type specimens and other original graphic creations.
Environmental Design
Branded Environments (Retail & Spaces)
Brand-led spaces: retail, pop-ups, showrooms, headquarters and brand-oriented exhibitions
Signage, Wayfinding & Murals
Signage systems, wayfinding and environmental graphics; murals and integrated artworks.
Packaging Design
Packaging
Packaging across sectors (food / beverage, beauty / personal care, home, e-commerce): structure, graphics and sustainability.
Art & Photography
This discipline recognizes standalone and site-specific artworks, as well as architectural, interior design, landscape and product photography projects.
Art
Standalone Artwork
Independent artwork (painting, sculpture, installation, digital art, video, fine art photography or mixed media), not created for a specific site.
Site‑Specific Artwork
Artwork integrated into a public, urban, commercial or residential site, including murals, street art, sculpture, installation and light art.
Photography
Architectural Photography
Single image or series depicting an architectural project (commercial or editorial).
Interior Design Photography
Single image or series depicting an interior design project (commercial, residential, institutional).
Landscape Photography
Single image or series on landscape architecture, landscape design or Urban Design (commercial or editorial).
Product Photography
Single image or series showcasing one or more products (packshot, staged or macro) for commercial or editorial use.
Lighting Design
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
Interior Lighting — Residential
Lighting projects for residential environments, including houses, condos, apartments, and residential workspaces.
Interior Lighting — Commercial, Institutional & Public
Commercial and public environments, including retail, offices, restaurants, hospitality, and institutional settings such as education, healthcare, cultural, and sports facilities.
Exterior Lighting — Architectural
Illumination of buildings and architectural elements, including façades, entrances, paths, and structural components.
Exterior Lighting — Landscape
Lighting projects for landscaped outdoor environments, including parks, public spaces, gardens, bridges, and urban installations.
Lighting — Infrastructure & Transport
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
Lighting projects promoting sustainability through energy efficiency, reduced environmental impact, biodiversity protection, light pollution mitigation and circular design.
Experiential & Immersive Lighting
Lighting designs creating immersive experiences, including installations, pathways, and interactive scenography.
Firms & Studios
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
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
Recognizes emerging practices; eligibility is limited to firms founded within the past 10 years.
Emerging Practice
Student
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
Student — Architecture
Student — Interior Design
Student — Graphic Design & Visual Communication
Student — Industrial Design, Product & Furniture
Student — Urban Design & Landscape Architecture
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AUGUST 20, 2026 Announcement of certifications online |
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