The International Excellence Awards 2027 (IEA 2027) has opened its call for entries, inviting architects, interior designers, landscape architects, product and fashion designers, design studios, manufacturers and students from across the world to showcase their built and conceptual projects.
Organised by the Architecture & Design Community, the awards enter their third season with 11 categories and 240 nominations, recognising excellence, innovation and creativity across diverse fields of architecture and design. The programme is open to participants from India and internationally, with projects completed or designed within the last seven years eligible for submission.
The 11 award categories include Architecture, Interior, Landscape, Fashion, Furniture, Lighting, Packaging, Product, Transportation, Communication and AI-Powered Innovation. The AI-Powered Innovation category recognises projects created entirely or partially using artificial intelligence.
International Jury and Evaluation Process
Entries will be evaluated through a blind judging process, with participants’ identities concealed from the jury. Each juror independently assesses projects on a scale of 1–10 against three criteria: Innovation & Originality, Design & Aesthetic Quality, and Functionality & Spatial Integration.
Awards will be determined by the average scores achieved by projects rather than comparative rankings. The recognition levels include Platinum (9.0–10), Gold (7.5–8.9), Silver (6.0–7.4) and Bronze (4.5–5.9). The 2027 international jury comprises architects and designers from Brazil, Egypt, Thailand and the United States.
Key Dates and Registration
The registration and submission schedule for IEA 2027 is as follows:
- Early Bird Registration: 30 October 2026
- Advance Registration: 24 November 2026
- Standard Registration: 8 January 2027
- Extended Registration: 9 February 2027
- Late Registration: 16 March 2027
- Project Submission Deadline: 19 March 2027
- Winners Announcement: 6 April 2027
Entry fees start at USD 130, while students are eligible for a 50% discount. Winners will receive a certificate, a customised award logo, a promotional banner kit and a dedicated winners’ page on the awards website. Trophies can also be ordered separately.
Recognition of Global Design Excellence
The 2026 edition recognised outstanding projects from across the world. Notable Platinum winners included Saint Ives by Max Nobel of Nobel LA, USA; Pandora by Lee Chung-Lin of YUN-YIH Design Company, Taiwan; and CASA JESUS & ULRIKE by Mauricio Ceballos of MCXA, Mexico.
Through its international platform, IEA 2027 aims to recognise creative achievements and provide global visibility to professionals and emerging talent across architecture and design disciplines.
Registration and Details:
https://designskill.org/international-excellence-awards/
Organiser: Architecture & Design Community
Contact: info@designskill.org
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