The AAA Design Awards (formerly the Visionary Architecture awards) are a renowned event on Auckland’s architectural calendar with well over 100 entries each year from architectural student and practices nation-wide. The awards are not exclusive to those in the architecture profession and those with a passion for great design are encouraged to enter.

For over 40 years, the AAA awards have been a mainstay in the architectural community’s calendar. Each year the association receives hundreds of entries that are judged anonymously.

On Friday October 3rd 2025, from 5-8pm, join us at Te Rimutahi in Ponsonby to see our finalists and watch the awards presentation.

Our awards are always open to all of New Zealand - not just Architects and students.

This year, we have rejuvenated our categories which are open to amateurs, students and professionals:
- Craft Object Award
- Peripheral Media Award
- Unbuilt Design Award
- Emerging Practice Award

Our categories have changed, but the student prizes are still here.