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A Global Stage for Creative Talents: Open to a worldwide audience, AHA warmly invites entries from architects, designers, filmmakers, students, photographers, landscapers, interior designers, and other creative professionals. Submissions are exclusively online, offering a streamlined platform for showcasing groundbreaking projects. .

HOW TO ENTER

The Architecture Hunter Awards 2025 invites your participation through an efficient and straightforward online process, ensuring a seamless experience from registration to submission. Follow these three steps:

Registration: Start your entry by either logging into your existing account or creating a new one on the Architecture Hunter website. A simple registration form requires basic but essential information, including your name and email address, among a few other details. Your privacy is our top priority, and we guarantee that your personal data is securely managed and never disclosed without your consent. For a comprehensive understanding of our privacy commitments, please refer to our Privacy Policy here.
Entry Purchase: Decide on the number of entries you wish to submit, keeping in mind that bulk submissions (10 or more entries) are eligible for a discount of up to 15%. Visit our Registration Fees and Discounts page for detailed information on entry costs. Completing your profile is essential for a smooth payment process, which is conducted through our secure, SSL-encrypted Stripe payment gateway. Upon payment confirmation, you’ll receive an email, allowing you to proceed with your submission. Importantly, the fee covers all aspects of entry; there are no hidden costs for award winners or for any subsequent recognition.
Submission: Complete the submission form by providing detailed information about yourself and your project. This includes personal details (name, email, company, position, and a brief introduction) and project specifics (title, description, visuals, project year, location, size, URL, and status). Your submission must affirm your agreement to our terms, your rights to the work submitted, and consent for potential publication.

Following your submission, our team will review your entry to ensure it meets our criteria, after which it will be prepared for jury assessment. You can track the status of your submission through your User Account. We will get in contact if needed.
Before working on your entry, we encourage you to familiarize yourself with our terms and conditions, explore the different award categories on our Categories page, and begin your submission process through the Enter page. For more detailed instructions on entering, including information on entry fees and deadlines, please visit the How to Enter and Prices and Dates pages.

SUBMISSIONS REQUIREMENTS

To streamline your entry process and ensure clarity, here are the detailed requirements for submitting your project:

All submissions must be written in English.
Up to 24 images in total (Maximum size of 5MB per image)
Please consider the word count limit, focusing on concise, factual descriptions, and avoid exaggeration.
Complete your project submission by 23:59 GMT on July 10, 2025, ensuring that projects are 100% complete before this deadline.

PROJECT SUBMISSION PROCESS

After purchasing your entry, you will be able to submit your project. The submission process consists of completing two forms, ensuring that all necessary details are correctly provided:

1. General Information Form – This form collects essential details about your submission, including:

2. Group of Categories Form – Once the General Information Form is completed, you will proceed to a second form, which is specific to the category you selected. This form gathers additional information tailored to the requirements of that particular category.

2.1 Group of category Architecture, Interior Design, Urban Design, Unbuilt & Concepts, Social Project and Student Projects.

2.2 Project Information for Architectural Representation

2.3 Project Information for Best New Arch Firm

2.4 Project Information for Product Design

Credit information:
Please provide credit to any of the following: Architect(s), Firm(s), Designer(s), Photographer(s), Render Artist(s), Interior Designer(s), Landscaper(s), Developer(s), Filmmaker(s), Director(s), Producer(s), Studio(s), and other(s).

Other information:
Confirm agreement with the terms and conditions.
Confirm your right to submit the content.

Important notes:
Obtain permission and provide appropriate credit if submitting on behalf of a designer or studio.
You may edit your entry multiple times before the final submission.
You can submit an unlimited number of works per author, as long as each work is presented separately.
Keep a copy of your submission for personal records.

Video submissions guidelines (exclusive for Video category):
AHA 2025 accepts globally produced short documentaries or narratives focused on architecture, urban planning, or design.
Submissions must be made strictly via an accessible link to platforms like Vimeo or YouTube.
Each upload must include the director’s name, production company, a brief abstract, and additional credits.
AHA 2025 welcome all films, regardless of whether they have been screened previously in any country or are available online.
Submissions should be finalized to at least picture-lock status, as only one version of any film will be considered unless prior written approval is obtained.
Non-English audio must include English subtitles.
Entries or screener links sent to Architecture Hunter via e-mail will not be accepted.
Theme: Open, within the category’s judging criteria for each category: Architecture Video and Short Documentary. Refer to the Video Group page for specifics here.
The Architecture Hunter award organization will only accept submissions that meet the prerequisites of the 2 categories available in the competition.
Submitter must own or control the film’s copyright.
By submitting, participants grant Architecture Hunter promotional use rights.
By submitting your film, you confirm you have full legal and moral authority, and that the film’s team is informed, agrees, and understands the Architecture Hunter Award’s entry rules. Architecture Hunter expects that all associated rights, including informed consent of portrayed people and entities and clearance of non-original material (like archival footage and music), are secured or being secured according to industry norms, legal standards, and fair use principles.

WINNERS´ BENEFITS

Each category winner at AHA 2025 will experience unparalleled recognition, with rewards meticulously designed to elevate their achievements to new levels of visibility and prestige with these rewards:

Broad Media Exposure: This reward entails significant coverage and visibility across various media channels, such as online platforms, print publications, social media. It aims to showcase the winning projects or individuals to a wide audience, thereby enhancing their visibility within the industry and beyond.
Dedicated Winner’s Showcase: This reward involves a special section or feature dedicated specifically to the winners of the award. It could be on the award’s website, in a publication, or at an event, where the winning projects or individuals are highlighted in detail, allowing them to receive focused attention and recognition.
Physical Commemorative Trophy: Winners will receive a tangible and symbolic trophy or award that serves as a physical representation of their achievement. This trophy is often customized and designed to reflect the prestige and significance of the award, serving as a lasting reminder of their accomplishment.
Exclusive Media Package: This reward typically includes access to a range of media resources and promotional materials tailored specifically for the winners. It may consist of press releases, promotional videos, interviews, or marketing materials created to highlight and promote the winning projects or individuals. The exclusive nature of this package ensures that winners receive specialized support in furthering their recognition and success.
Book: A curated publication featuring all winners, serving as both a prestigious archive and an inspiration for future talents. (to be defined)

CALENDAR

The Architecture Hunter Awards 2025 unfolds in a series of entry stages. We encourage pre-registration and early purchase of entries before May 04, 2025, to benefit from reduced fees and still have time to finalize submissions before the deadline.

Pre-Registration: February 25th to March 17th, 2025
Early Entry: March 17th to May 04th, 2025
Main Entry: May 04th to June 15th, 2025
Late Entry: June 15th to July 17th, 2025
Shortlist Announcement: August 27th, 2025
Winners’ Announcement: October 1th, 2025

Please note, these dates are subject to change under certain circumstances. All entries must be submitted by 23:59 GMT on the specified deadline day. The Architecture Hunter Awards 2025 closes entry purchases and project submissions on 17 July.

DISQUALIFICATION

The Architecture Hunter Awards is committed to ensuring fairness, integrity, and transparency in every aspect of our submission and evaluation processes. This commitment enables us to provide an equitable platform for all participants, honoring our mission to celebrate architectural excellence without compromise.

Project Eligibility Period:

Projects must have been completed between January 1, 2023, and December 31, 2025. Any submission referring to projects completed outside this period will be immediately disqualified, regardless of other criteria being met.
Urban design projects may fall within a 15-year timeframe.

Ethical Standards and Content Policy:

We rigorously enforce the highest ethical standards across all submissions. Content that promotes hate, contains offensive language, or features inappropriate imagery is strictly prohibited and will lead to immediate disqualification. Our review team meticulously examines each submission to ensure compliance with these guidelines before advancing any entry to the jury for evaluation.

Participant Responsibility:

It is the sole responsibility of each participant to ensure that their submission is complete, adhering to all specified requirements, and submitted within the designated timeframe. This includes the provision of all necessary documentation such as project descriptions, images, and any other supporting materials, which must be presented accurately and in full detail.

Integrity and Jury Interaction:

To preserve the integrity of the awards process, entrants must not have any existing connections with members of the jury. Attempts to influence the jury or establish contact with its members regarding the awards will lead to disqualification.

Multiple Submissions and Accuracy of Information:

Should the same project be submitted by different entities within the same category, we reserve the right to disqualify all related entries. We are committed to upholding the integrity of every submission, and any discrepancies or concerns regarding the honesty of an entry may result in its disqualification. Accurate and truthful information must be provided at the time of registration; any form of dishonesty or misrepresentation detected will also lead to disqualification.

Group/Category Disqualification:

The Architecture Hunter Award team reserves the right to disqualify an entire group or category if there are insufficient project submissions to evaluate. In such an event, all projects submitted to that group or category will be disqualified and entrants will be fully reimbursed.

JURY PANEL

We take great pride in introducing our esteemed jury, a globally diverse group of esteemed professionals from various sectors within the architecture and design industry. This panel unites under the scope of the Awards to evaluate submissions, each bringing a unique perspective, experience, and a collective commitment to celebrating the excelence of architectural achievement.
Our jury is carefully selected to ensure a broad representation of the architectural community, reflecting a rich variety of global insights and expertise. With 42 judges from across continents, our panel embodies the global reach and inclusive spirit of the Architecture Hunter Awards. Featured jury:

To discover more about the individuals behind the judging process and their contributions to the architectural world, we invite you to learn more about each judge here.

EVALUATION AND JUDGING CRITERIA

The judging process for the Architecture Hunter Awards 2025 will take place from July 10th to September 15th, 2025. Designed to reflect the multifaceted nature of architecture and design, it ensures a fair and balanced evaluation of each submission. Jurors will assess entries within their areas of expertise, scoring each on a scale of 1 to 5 based on the specific criteria of its category.

The Architecture Hunter’s online platform hosts the voting process, safeguarding juror anonymity while promoting a transparent and equitable evaluation method. Digital votes are tallied to establish a ranking system within each category. Projects are then averaged based on cumulative evaluations to determine an overall score, with the highest-scoring project in each category being declared the winner.

COMMITMENT TO SOCIAL RESPONSABILITY AND IMPACT

With every registration for the AHA, you’re not just entering an award; you’re making a difference. 5% of the total entry feed from all categories will be donated to Construide. In addition, 100% of the entry fees from the Social Architecture category will also go toward supporting their mission. Since 2017, it has made a significant impact, enhancing the living conditions of over 27,000 individuals facing vulnerability, raised R$4.5 million, completed 74 projects, and engaged 4,000 registered volunteers, with 180,000 followers on social media.

The initiative: Our collaboration with Construide reflects our belief that the architectural community plays a pivotal role in fostering positive change. Construide seeks, through the construction of homes, to reduce poverty and restore the most basic human rights for families living in situations of extreme vulnerability. Headquartered in São Paulo, it began operations in the northeast and center of the country in 2020, impacting various regions of Brazil and the world.
Learn more about Construide’s transformative work and how you can further contribute to this cause by clicking here.

CATEGORIES

The Architecture Hunter Awards (AHA) categorizes submissions into three main areas: built environments, conceptual (unbuilt) projects, and visual representations. This classification allows participants to display a wide range of work, from innovative architectural designs and interior spaces to compelling images and videos. It is essential for entrants to meticulously review the submission guidelines to fully understand the criteria, format, and details required for each category, ensuring a smooth and successful entry process. Candidates can submit your entries into 30 categories, falling into 9 main groups:

1. Architecture (built projects only):

Garden Landscape
High Rise Buildings
Houses
Hotels & Resorts
Commercial & Offices
Renovations
Institutional Facilities
Mixed-use Buildings

2. Interior Design (built projects only):

Hotels & Resorts
Commercial & Offices
Residential

3. Social Architecture (built projects only):

Social Architecture

4. Product Design (built projects only):

Furniture Design
Lighting Product Design
Bathroom & Wellness Product Design
Urban Product Design
Small Object Design

5. Urban Design (built projects only):

Urban Design & Masterplans

6. Student Projects:

Student Projects

7. Firms:

Best New Arch Firm
Firm of the Year

8. Unbuilt & Concept (unbuilt projects only):

Houses
Commercial, Offices & Institutional Facilities
High Rise Buildings
Interior Design
Hotels & Resorts
Urban Design & Masterplans

9. Architectural Representation:

Photographs
Videos
Renders

Entrants are encouraged to submit the same project into multiple categories, as well as to enter numerous projects within each category, before the submission deadline. We recommend taking advantage of the opportunity to register multiple projects to maximize your chances of recognition. It’s important to note that the Awards celebrate achievements across the spectrum of architectural and design work, including built environments, conceptual (unbuilt) projects, and visual representations. To ensure a successful submission, please follow the provided guidelines carefully.

FOR CLARITY

– Built projects are completed and executed architectural or design projects that physically exist as structures or spaces in the real world. They embody realized visions and tangible solutions within their respective environments.
– Unbuilt (conceptual) projects are architectural or design proposals that, while fully developed, have not been constructed. They represent innovative, hypothetical, or visionary ideas awaiting realization, offering glimpses into the future possibilities of architecture and design.
– Visual representations such as images and videos are artistic or graphic depictions of architectural concepts, applicable to both built and unbuilt projects. Such representations play a crucial role in communicating the design’s intent, aesthetic qualities, and overall vision, through images and videos.

REGISTRATION FEES AND DISCOUNTS

To encourage and reward early registrants for the Architecture Hunter Awards 2025, we’ve implemented a progressive pricing strategy. This system is designed to offer significant savings to those who commit to participating in the Awards early on. The sooner you register, the greater your savings will be, underscoring our appreciation for early engagement and planning. Moreover, for participants submitting multiple entries, we offer additional discounts, which are automatically applied at the point of checkout, providing further incentives for broad participation.

Progressive Pricing Details:

Early Entry Fees: until 04 of May 2025 (23:59h GMT):

1 entry: $95.00 per entry
3 to 4 entries: $90.25 per entry (5% discount)
5 to 6 entries: $80.75 per entry (15% discount)
7 to 9 entries: $76.00 per entry (20% discount)
10 + entries: $71,25 per entry (25% discount)

Main Entry Fees: until 15 of June 2025 (23:59h GMT):

1 entry: $130.00 per entry
3 to 4 entries: $123.50 per entry (5% discount)
5 to 6 entries: $110.50 per entry (15% discount)
7 to 9 entries: $104.00 per entry (20% discount)
10 + entries: $97.50 per entry (25% discount)

Late Entry Fees: until 10 of July 2025 (23:59h GMT):

1 entry: $190.00 per entry
3 to 4 entries: $180.50 per entry (5% discount)
5 to 6 entries: $161.50 per entry (15% discount)
7 to 9 entries: $152.00 per entry (20% discount)
10 + entries: $142.50 per entry (25% discount)

Student Entry Fees: until 10 of July 2025 (23:59h GMT):

FREE | We are dedicated to fostering the development of future architects by providing a substantial incentive. Please be aware that student status will be verified during the evaluation process, so ensure that you submit the appropriate project to avoid potential disqualification. To be eligible, the project must be an unbuilt design proposal. Students may also submit their projects to other categories outside the student category; however, the student discount will not apply.

Discounts:
To keep our community engaged and informed, we offer a special pre-registration phase. This allows users to sign up for the latest news, updates, and exclusive offers before the official launch of the awards entry period. For those proactive in their participation, we reward early registrants with a 10% discount on their entry fees. This discount is delivered via a coupon code sent directly to your email, applicable for submissions made between March 19th and April 28th.
We encourage our participants to stay connected throughout the award season. Additional coupons and discounts may be introduced, providing further opportunities for savings.

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Terms and conditions as well as regulatory information concerning the award can be found here.

REFUND POLICY

All registration fees for the Architecture Hunter Awards 2025 are non-refundable, with the following specific conditions:

Incorrect Category Registration: Participants are responsible for ensuring that their projects are submitted to the appropriate category. No refunds will be issued for entries submitted under the wrong category, and resubmission to the correct category will require a new entry fee.
Excessive Entry Purchases: Participants should carefully assess the number of entries they intend to submit before completing their purchase. Refunds will not be granted for any extra entries that exceed the number actually used in the competition.
No Refunds for Any Other Circumstances: The Architecture Hunter Awards operates under a strict no-refund policy once payment has been processed. This applies to all cases, including but not limited to changes in project eligibility, withdrawal from the competition, or failure to complete the submission process.

By completing the registration process, participants acknowledge and accept these terms. We encourage careful review of all submission details before finalizing the entry purchase.

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