French Landscape Design Awards

The French Landscape Design Awards is an international landscape design competition recognising excellence in landscape architecture, urban design, public spaces, parks, gardens, hospitality landscapes, and environmental design. As part of the French Design Awards, this category celebrates projects that combine creativity, sustainability, functionality, and landscape excellence.

WHY LANDSCAPE DESIGNERS ENTER

Gain international recognition through one of the world's leading landscape design awards. Winners receive global exposure, industry recognition, and the opportunity to showcase their work among outstanding landscape design achievements worldwide.

Landscape Design Categories

Explore categories recognising excellence across landscape architecture, urban design, public spaces, parks, gardens, hospitality landscapes, environmental design, master planning, and outdoor experiences.

LD27001. Balcony Design
LD27002. Biodiversity (NEW)
LD27003. Climate-Responsive (NEW)
LD27004. Commercial Landscape
LD27005. Concept Design
LD27006. Corporate Landscape
LD27007. Cultural Heritage Design
LD27008. Educational Landscape
LD27009. Garden Landscape
LD27010. Golf Course
LD27011. Green Roof
LD27012. Hotel & Resort Landscape
LD27013. Industrial Landscape
LD27014. Infrastructure Landscape
LD27015. Innovative (NEW)
LD27016. Institutional Landscape
LD27017. Interiorscape Design
LD27018. Land Management
LD27019. Landscape Lighting
LD27020. Landscape Maintenance
LD27021. Landscape Renovation
LD27022. Large-Scale Landscape Project
LD27023. Master Planning
LD27024. Mixed-Use Landscape
LD27025. Native Plant Landscape
LD27026. Nightscapes & Illuminated (NEW)
LD27027. Open Space Design
LD27028. Parks & Open Space Landscape
LD27029. Plantscape Design
LD27030. Playspace Landscape
LD27031. Productive (NEW)
LD27032. Public Landscape
LD27033. Regenerative Design (NEW)
LD27034. Residential Landscape
LD27035. Rooftop Design
LD27036. Rural Design
LD27037. Sculpture Design
LD27038. Small-Scale Landscape Project
LD27039. Sports and Athletic Fields
LD27040. Student Design
LD27041. Sustainable Development
LD27042. Temporary / Event (NEW)
LD27043. Therapeutic (NEW)
LD27044. Tourism Design
LD27045. Transportation Corridor Landscape
LD27046. Urban Design
LD27047. Vertical & Green Wall (NEW)
LD27048. Water-Wise (NEW)
LD27049. Waterscape
LD27000. New Category

JUDGING
CRITERIA

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.

Creativity / Concept / Idea
Content / Brief / Objective / Planning / Execution
Visual / Design
Innovation / Functionality / Effectiveness
Impact / Memorability

MEET THE JURY

AWARD LEVELS

The French Landscape Design Awards recognises outstanding achievements through Platinum Winner, Gold Winner, and Silver Winner distinctions, celebrating projects that demonstrate exceptional creativity, innovation, execution, and landscape design excellence.

Winner
Benefits

International Recognition
Editorial Features & Interviews
Winner Profile & Gallery Showcase
Social Media Promotion
Industry Credibility
Marketing Assets & Winner Logos
Global Visibility
Long-Term Winner Archive

Key Dates

Plan ahead and submit your best work before the upcoming deadlines.

Early Bird

Entry

Regular

Entry

Final

Entry

Final Extension

Entry

FAQ

What is the French Landscape Design Awards?

The French Landscape Design Awards is an international competition recognising excellence in landscape architecture, urban design, public spaces, parks, gardens, hospitality landscapes, environmental design, and outdoor experiences worldwide.

Who can enter the French Landscape Design Awards?

The international landscape design award category is open to landscape architects, urban designers, design firms, developers, organisations, hospitality groups, public institutions, and creative professionals from around the world.

What types of landscape design projects are eligible?

Eligible projects include landscape architecture, urban design, public spaces, parks, gardens, hospitality landscapes, environmental design, master planning projects, outdoor experiences, and conceptual landscape design 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 Landscape Design Awards welcomes entries from landscape architects, urban designers, firms, developers, and organisations worldwide.

Are conceptual projects eligible for the French Landscape Design Awards?

Yes. Conceptual, unpublished, in-development, and realised landscape design projects are eligible, provided they were created within the last five years.

Why should I enter the French Landscape Design Awards?

The award provides a prestigious international platform to showcase your work, strengthen professional credibility, and gain global recognition among leading landscape design projects worldwide.

PART OF THE ARTE COLLECTION BY IAA

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.

EXPLORE OTHER DESIGN CATEGORIES

The French Design Awards recognises excellence across multiple design disciplines, celebrating creativity, innovation, and outstanding achievements worldwide.

READY TO SHOWCASE YOUR LANDSCAPE DESIGN EXCELLENCE?

Join landscape architects, urban designers, developers, hospitality groups, and innovators from around the world. Submit your work and gain the international recognition it deserves.