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Buildings are not the only form of architectural expression. Storytelling and representation can also be used to explore the potential of architecture. Be it models, drawings, details, site offices, furniture, sound or lighting design, these awards celebrate projects that sit on or within the design of the built environment and architectural representation.

We are looking for unusual, radical and unique projects. Our awards have always favoured visionary projects, those that push the boundaries, find new ways to visualise ideas, tackle difficult concepts or propose brand new solutions.

These awards acknowledge the historical role of cross-disciplinary practice in design and entries are not limited to those within the field of architecture. We welcome students and practitioners from architecture, engineering, urban design, planning, graphic design, industrial design etc as well as those for whom design is a passion or hobby.

Projects may interrogate, communicate or research a topic related to the built environment to investigate social issues, urbanism, architectural history, construction, or the effects of design on its users.

We aim to platform projects that contribute to the design field or further discourse within the wider architectural realm.

Craft Object Award

The Craft Object Award celebrates the built form. It can range from furniture, scultpures, cutlery, and much more, as well as larger built forms that did not require resource/building consents such as pergolas and follies (but these will need to be represented as either a scale model or within a 2D medium).

This category will include a sub-prize for best student work.

FIRST PRIZE

$100, a certificate and trophy.

BEST STUDENT PRIZE*

$50 and a certificate.

HIGHLY COMMENDED

A certificate.

*IF THE BEST STUDENT PROJECT IS ALSO AWARDED FIRST PLACE OR HIGHLY COMMENDED, THEY WILL COLLECT BOTH PRIZES

Peripheral Media Award

The Peripheral Media Award recognises design within the 2D and virtual realms. It does not require a built form and is more about the representation of design. It is also open to written, performative, or moving image work.

Projects in this category may be speculative, may or may not have a ‘real’ site or client, and are not confined to Tāmaki Makaurau.

This category will include a sub-prize for best student work.

FIRST PRIZE

$100, a certificate and trophy.

BEST STUDENT PRIZE*

$50 and a certificate.

HIGHLY COMMENDED

A certificate.

*IF THE BEST STUDENT PROJECT IS ALSO AWARDED FIRST PLACE OR HIGHLY COMMENDED, THEY WILL COLLECT BOTH PRIZES

Unbuilt Design Award

This award seeks unbuilt projects hidden within the archives of designers and practices throughout Tāmaki Makaurau. These are projects which would have been impactful or innovative, but did not continue due to fiscal, social, regulatory or other external constraints. These projects should ignite conversations within the community, and they could have a ‘real’ site or client, or be completely speculative.

This category will include a sub-prize for best student work.

FIRST PRIZE

$100, a certificate and trophy.

BEST STUDENT PRIZE*

$50 and a certificate.

HIGHLY COMMENDED

A certificate.

*IF THE BEST STUDENT PROJECT IS ALSO AWARDED FIRST PLACE OR HIGHLY COMMENDED, THEY WILL COLLECT BOTH PRIZES