House (urban)
New-build individual dwellings in a densely built-up setting (includes conjoined developments of up to two houses). Must be completed between 1 June 2021 and 31 May 2023.
House (rural)
New-build individual dwellings in a low-density or non-urban setting (includes conjoined developments of up to two houses). Must be completed between 1 June 2021 and 31 May 2023.
Housing
New-build or significantly refurbished or extended housing projects completed between 1 June 2021 and 31 May 2023. Must include three or more units.
House renovation
Outstanding refurbished homes that have been completed between 1 June 2021 and 31 May 2023 (excludes extensions).
New! House extension
Outstanding extensions added to an existing home that have been completed between 1 June 2021 and 31 May 2023.
Civic project
New-build or significant extension to and/or refurbishment of civic buildings, including civic centres, community buildings, council buildings, visitor centres, libraries, sports halls, swimming pools and leisure centres, or any building containing a significant public-facing facility and completed between 1 June 2021 and 31 May 2023.
Cultural project
New-build or refurbished cultural projects completed between 1 June 2021 and 31 May 2023 that promote culture and the arts, including theatres, archives, cinemas, museums, stadiums, art galleries and music venues.
Workplace project
New-build, refurbished and retrofitted workplaces, offices or studios completed between 1 June 2021 and 31 May 2023. Includes laboratories, research buildings and office campuses.
New! Health and wellbeing project
New-build projects or significant refurbishments or extensions of a building used for health and wellbeing. Includes hospitals, doctors' and dentists' surgeries, clinics and spas completed between 1 June 2021 and 31 May 2023.
New! Education project
New-build or refurbished projects for early years provision, primary and secondary schools, colleges, universities and other further or higher education institutions completed between 1 June 2021 and 31 May 2023.
Heritage project
Refurbishment, retrofit or extension of historic buildings completed between 1 June 2021 and 31 May 2023.
Hospitality project
New-build or refurbished projects completed between 1 June 2021 and 31 May 2023, including bars, restaurants and hotels.
New! Infrastructure and transport project
New-build infrastructure or refurbishment and upgrade work of existing facilities where the projects exhibit a significant spatial or structural design emphasis such as underground, rail or bus stations, bridges as well as buildings constructed to deliver public utilities. Must be completed between 1 June 2021 and 31 May 2023.
Small project
Any standalone projects up to 150sqm and with a contract value of £300,000 and under, including pavilions, shelters, cabins, open-air structures, temporary structures, micro-homes, pop-up boutiques, kiosks and classrooms. Must be completed between 1 June 2021 and 31 May 2023.
New! Mixed-use project
New build, extended or refurbished mixed-use developments designed for at least two distinct uses such as residential, commercial or cultural, which can include landscape and urban design improvements, and completed between 1 June 2021 and 31 May 2023
Architecture Project of the Year
The winner of each of the above categories will automatically qualify for the chance to win overall architecture project of the year.
Home interior
Home interior design projects (for both apartments and houses) that have been completed between 1 June 2021 and 31 May 2023.
Restaurant and bar interior
Interiors that include restaurants, cafes, bars, clubs and event venues that have been completed between 1 June 2021 and 31 May 2023.
Hotel and short-stay interior
Interiors that have been completed between 1 June 2021 and 31 May 2023. Includes hotels and guesthouses.
Workplace interior (small)
Refurbished or retrofitted interior workplaces, offices, co-working spaces or studios that are less than 1,000 square metres and completed between 1 June 2021 and 31 May 2023. This category is sponsored by Moroso.
Workplace interior (large)
Refurbished or retrofitted interior workplaces, offices, co-working spaces or studios that are more than 1,000 square metres and completed between 1 June 2021 and 31 May 2023. This category is sponsored by Woven Image.
Retail interior (small)
Refurbished or retrofitted interior retail spaces less than 250 square metres completed between 1 June 2021 and 31 May 2023.
Retail interior (large)
Refurbished or retrofitted interior retail spaces more than 250 square metres completed between 1 June 2021 and 31 May 2023.
Health and wellbeing interior
Interiors completed between 1 June 2021 and 31 May 2023, including doctors' and dentists' surgeries, medical centres, spas, nail salons, gyms, pharmacies and hair salons.
Exhibition design (interior)
Design projects for interior spaces including but not limited to art, design and science exhibitions within galleries, museums or public spaces (temporary or permanent). Must be completed between 1 June 2021 and 31 May 2023.
Interior Project of the Year
The winner of each of the above categories will automatically qualify for the chance to win overall interior project of the year.
Furniture design
Design of furniture, including chairs, tables, seating and storage solutions (excluding office use) for indoor and exterior use. Must be completed between 1 June 2021 and 31 May 2023.
Lighting design
Design of interior and exterior lighting (excluding office use) completed between 1 June 2021 and 31 May 2023.
Architectural lighting design
Design of architectural lighting projects designed specifically for a building or structure including retail, business and educational spaces completed between 1 June 2021 and 31 May 2023.
Workplace design
Design of furniture and lighting, including chairs, tables, seating, task lighting and storage solutions for workplace use. Must be completed between 1 June 2021 and 31 May 2023.
New! Product design (consumer design and wearables)
Commercially produced products including mobile phones, televisions, cameras, laptops, tablets, drones, gadgets, robotics, beauty equipment, toothbrushes, water bottles, sports and exercise equipment, luggage, medical devices, bicycles, cars, motorcycles and transport-related accessories.
New! Product design (health and wellbeing)
Products designed to improve the health and wellbeing of the user, and designs which can be enjoyed equally by consumers of all abilities and identities. For example: assisted living products, medical devices, personal health products and technology used as part of a healthy lifestyle. Work that requires regulatory approval to be commercially released must have this approval granted at the time of submission. Must be completed between 1 June 2021 and 31 May 2023.
New! Product design (bathroom and kitchen)
Commercially produced products for the kitchen or bathroom including baths, showers, toilets, sinks, taps, kitchen appliances and built-in furniture. Must be completed between 1 June 2021 and 31 May 2023.
Graphic design
Visual communication design including typography, illustration, brand identity, signage, wayfinding, information graphics and graphic design for websites, digital platforms and apps. The graphic elements will be judged and not the UX or UI design. Must be completed between 1 June 2021 and 31 May 2023.
Installation design
Installation projects for interior or exterior spaces, including set design and fashion shows, as well as art, design and light installations. These can be temporary or permanent. Must be completed between 1 June 2021 and 31 May 2023.
Design Project of the Year
The winner of each of the above categories will automatically qualify for the chance to win overall design project of the year.
Sustainable building
New-builds that excel in their approach to sustainability, including zero-carbon or negative-carbon projects, zero-energy projects, circular projects, reversible buildings or buildings that employ environmentally friendly construction techniques, materials, energy sources etc. Must be completed between 1 June 2021 and 31 May 2023. This category is sponsored by Moda Living.
New! Sustainable renovation
Renovations or retrofits of existing buildings to make them more efficient, which demonstrate both embodied and operational carbon savings and a holistic whole-life carbon approach to sustainability. Must be completed between 1 June 2021 and 31 May 2023.
Sustainable interior
Interior designs that demonstrate a strong commitment to sustainability by using ethically sourced products, making use of recycled materials, or using innovative materials. Must be completed between 1 June 2021 and 31 May 2023.
Sustainable design (consumer)
Commercially produced products designed for the consumer market including furniture and fixtures such as chairs, tables, seating, lighting and storage solutions for indoor and exterior use, mobile phones, televisions, cameras, laptops, tablets, drones, gadgets, robotics, beauty equipment, toothbrushes, water bottles, sports and exercise equipment, luggage, medical devices, bathroom and kitchen products (including appliances and sanitaryware), bicycles, cars, motorcycles and transport-related accessories. Must be completed between 1 June 2021 and 31 May 2023.
New! Sustainable design (building product)
Designs of cutting-edge products that lead in their field where the innovation delivers carbon reduction or improved climate resilience. Building products can include floors, wall systems, insulation, bricks and masonry products, facade or roof systems, windows, doors, acoustic panels, supply technology (to include sanitary, ventilation, heating and energy) as well as building automation systems and systems for energy generation and water treatment. Must be completed between 1 June 2021 and 31 May 2023. This category is sponsored by Sketchup.
New! Material innovation
Products that have made an outstanding contribution to material development, for example by significantly reducing embodied carbon or by using circular economy principles where waste is designed out and materials are re-used. New materials that could shape the future of construction, interiors and design, for example mushrooms, seaweed, coffee and cellulose, can also be entered. Must be completed between 1 June 2021 and 31 May 2023.
New! Sustainable Project of the Year
The winner of each of the above categories will automatically qualify for the chance to win overall sustainable project of the year. This category is sponsored by Brookfield Properties.
Designers of the Year
This year we launch our Designers of the Year awards, which will reward the best emerging and established talent across architecture, interiors and design. These awards are nomination-only and names will be shortlisted by our judges. These awards will recognise those whose innovative work has made a notable impact on the industry in their field.
The Bentley Lighthouse Award
This person must be curious and courageous in their approach, and their work must demonstrate a restlessness through which they seek to create a better world.
Their contribution must have made an overwhelmingly beneficial impact within social and environmental sustainability, inclusivity, and/or community empowerment, such as a game-changing innovation or initiative that has been shown to demonstrably reduce its impact on the planet, for example by using fewer materials or non fossil-fuel energy sources.
Entrants will be nominated by Dezeen Awards judges and Dezeen's editorial team.
