WHO CAN APPLY?

To be eligible to apply for the 100 Architects of the Year, you need to be a member of the Union Internationale des Architectes (UIA), the American Institute of Architects (AIA), the Japan Institute of Architects (JIA), or an association of architects in any other country,  or otherwise an architect recognized by such an association of architects. 

But this eligibility requirement does not apply to those who are directly invited by the organizer, or those who have won awards or competitions recognized by the Steering Committee of the 100 Architects of the Year. For further details, read this Entry Instructions page. 

All entries must be original, entirely the work of the entrant, completed in construction or in design (concept) within the last three years, and free from any copyright infringements!   

EXHIBITION FORMAT

You may select the form in which your work will be showcased at the 100 Architects of the Year 2025 exhibition by submitting the work in the form of: 

• Digital video or

• Physical architectural model (scaled-down physical representation of a project) or

• Both video and model

CRITERIA FOR SELECTION

 The 100 Architects of the Year aims to put together the year's defining collection of architectural works in a wide range of project types and present it to a wider global audience of professionals, public personnel, activists, advocates, enthusiasts, and the public. Accordingly, first consideration will be given to already well-received works that were planned or constructed within 3 years from the opening of the 100 Architects of the Year exhibition, and selection will be guided by the assessment of whether the submitted work meet the standards of quality set for the exhibition.