The International Architecture & Design Awards (IADA) 2027 has officially opened its call for entries, inviting architects, designers, creative studios, independent professionals, emerging talents and students from across the world to showcase their projects and compete for international recognition.
Organised by the Architecture & Design Community (ADC), the sixth edition of IADA provides an international platform for recognising innovation, creativity and excellence across multiple design disciplines. Both completed projects and conceptual proposals are eligible for submission.
19 Disciplines and 640 Nominations
IADA 2027 encompasses 19 disciplines and 640 nominations, reflecting the expanding scope of architecture and design. The award categories cover Architecture, Interior Design, Landscape Design, Conceptual Design, AI-Powered Design, Fashion, Furniture, Lighting, Packaging, Product Design, Transportation, Communication and other creative fields.
The awards aim to bring together diverse design practices, offering established firms, independent designers and emerging professionals an opportunity to present their work to an international audience.
International Jury and Evaluation Criteria
Entries will be evaluated by an independent eight-member international jury comprising distinguished architects, designers, researchers and creative professionals from different countries.
The jury includes Pal Pang, Founder and Design Principal at ANOTHER DESIGN (United Kingdom/Hong Kong); Eleni Stefania Kalapoda, Architect and Urban Designer (USA); Dr. Ulvi Erhan Erol, Associate Professor and Landscape Architect (Türkiye); Yi Cheng, Principal Architect at Yi Jian Architects (China); Daniela Silva, Architect and Researcher (Portugal); Wayne Deakin, Chief Creative Officer (United Kingdom); Akriti Singh, Project Manager and Design Strategist (USA); and Hanjun Kim, Course Tutor at the Architectural Association School of Architecture (United Kingdom).
Projects will be assessed against three principal criteria: Innovation & Originality, Design & Aesthetic Quality, and Functionality & Spatial Integration.
Recognition and Benefits for Winners
Winning entries will receive a personalised certificate, an official award logo and communication assets, along with a dedicated winner page and visibility through Architecture & Design Community’s communication channels and media partners.
Additionally, every winning entry will contribute points towards its studio’s annual IADA company ranking. The iconic IADA Trophy will also be available exclusively for winners to order.
Students participating in the awards will receive a 50% discount on entry fees, encouraging young and emerging designers to participate.
Important Dates and Registration Details
The registration process includes multiple deadlines, allowing participants to select an appropriate entry window.
- Early Bird Registration: 13 November 2026
- Advance Registration Deadline: 18 December 2026
- Standard Registration Deadline: 29 January 2027
- Extended Registration Deadline: 5 March 2027
- Late Registration Deadline: 9 April 2027
- Project Submission Deadline: 12 April 2027
- Winners Announcement: 14 May 2027
The Early Bird entry fee starts at USD 140 for the first project. Students are eligible for a 50% discount on entry fees.
Participants can register by creating an account on the official IADA website, registering their projects, selecting the relevant nomination categories and completing the entry fee payment. Project descriptions, cover images, supporting visuals and credits can subsequently be uploaded and managed through their participant accounts.
With its multidisciplinary approach and international jury, IADA 2027 offers architects and designers an opportunity to present their work, gain professional visibility and become part of a global design community.
Registration and Further Information: https://ad-c.org/
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