The French Architectural Design Awards is an international architecture competition recognising excellence in residential, commercial, hospitality, mixed-use, cultural, institutional, and public architecture. As part of the French Design Awards, this category celebrates projects that demonstrate creativity, innovation, sustainability, functionality, and architectural excellence.
Gain international recognition through one of the world's leading architecture design awards. Winners receive global exposure, industry recognition, and the opportunity to showcase their work among outstanding architectural achievements worldwide.
Discover award-winning architectural projects recognised for their creativity, innovation, sustainability, and design excellence. Explore outstanding work from architects, firms, developers, and organisations shaping the future of the built environment.
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Yuanbo Jia
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Architectural Design - Hotels & Resorts
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Jungjae Park, Jingyi Hu
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Architectural Design - Museum, Exhibits, Pavilions
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Nobel LA
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Architectural Design - Residential
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ABD Architecture LLC
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Architectural Design - Villas
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HZS Design Holding Company Limited
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Architectural Design - Mix Use Architectural Designs
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Mohanad Barakat
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Architectural Design - Cultural
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ARCH-AGE DESIGN
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Architectural Design - Sports & Recreation
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Sichuan Highland Engineering Design Consulting Co., Ltd.
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Architectural Design - Hospitality
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XYLab
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Architectural Design - Cultural
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Everest Group
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Architectural Design - Beach Houses
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Yushan Jiang
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Architectural Design - Conceptual Design
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HZS Design Holding Company Limited
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Architectural Design - Public Spaces
Explore categories recognising excellence across residential, commercial, hospitality, mixed-use, cultural, institutional, public, sustainable, and conceptual architecture projects.
All entries are evaluated by an international jury of experienced design professionals using a standardised set of criteria to ensure a fair, consistent, and impartial assessment.
The French Architectural Design Awards recognises outstanding achievements through Platinum Winner, Gold Winner, and Silver Winner distinctions, celebrating projects that demonstrate exceptional creativity, innovation, execution, and architectural excellence.
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What is the French Architectural Design Awards?
The French Architectural Design Awards is an international competition recognising excellence in residential, commercial, hospitality, mixed-use, cultural, institutional, public, and sustainable architecture projects worldwide.
Who can enter the French Architectural Design Awards?
The international architecture award category is open to architects, architectural firms, design studios, developers, organisations, institutions, and creative professionals from around the world.
What types of architectural projects are eligible?
Eligible projects include residential architecture, commercial buildings, hospitality developments, mixed-use projects, cultural facilities, institutional buildings, public architecture, sustainable architecture, and conceptual architectural works.
How are entries judged?
Entries are evaluated by an international jury based on Creativity / Concept / Idea, Content / Brief / Objective / Planning / Execution, Visual / Design, Innovation / Functionality / Effectiveness, and Impact / Memorability.
What do winners receive?
Winners receive international recognition, winner profiles, editorial exposure, promotional opportunities, winner certificates, official winner logos, and ongoing visibility through the French Design Awards platform.
Can international entries participate?
Yes. The French Architectural Design Awards welcomes entries from architects, firms, developers, and organisations worldwide.
Are conceptual projects eligible for the French Architectural Design Awards?
Yes. Conceptual, unpublished, in-development, and realised architectural projects are eligible, provided they were created within the last five years.
Why should I enter the French Architectural Design Awards?
The award provides a prestigious international platform to showcase your work, strengthen professional credibility, and gain global recognition among leading architectural projects worldwide.
The French Design Awards is proudly part of the Arte Collection by IAA, alongside the French Fashion Awards, iLuxury Awards, Rome Design Awards, and Arte of Beauty Awards. Together, these programs celebrate creativity, craftsmanship, innovation, and excellence across design, luxury, fashion, and beauty worldwide.
The French Design Awards recognises excellence across multiple design disciplines, celebrating creativity, innovation, and outstanding achievements worldwide.
Join architects, design firms, developers, brands, and innovators from around the world. Submit your work and gain the international recognition it deserves.
