Architecture categories
Urban house
Any individual dwelling in a densely built-up setting (includes conjoined developments of up to two houses).
Rural house
Any individual dwelling in a low-density or non-urban setting (includes conjoined developments of up to two houses).
Housing project
Any multi-dwelling development consisting of two or more homes.
Residential rebirth project
Any refurbishment or renovation of an existing residential building (includes extensions).
Civic building
Any project used by the public or that serves the community including schools, university buildings, hospitals, medical centres, infrastructure, stations, airports, sports halls, community centres, police stations, city/town halls, courthouses, embassies and all other government buildings.
Cultural building
Any project where people go to experience culture including museums, art galleries, religious buildings, visitor centres, libraries, theatres, concert halls, stadiums, arenas and all other entertainment venues.
Business building
Any private commercial building serving as a workplace or where services are provided including offices, co-working spaces, headquarters, shops, shopping centres, factories, doctors’ surgeries, dentists, banks, gyms etc.
Hospitality building
Any project where people primarily go to eat, sleep or drink including hotels, restaurants and bars.
Rebirth project
Any refurbishment or adaptive reuse of an existing building or space (excluding residential projects).
Small building
Any project that is relatively small in size or cost, including pavilions, shelters, cabins, open-air structures, temporary structures, micro-housing, modular housing, boutiques, kiosks and classrooms.
Landscape project
New category! Any landscape architecture project involving the design of outdoor areas including public or private parks, gardens, the grounds of educational or business buildings, public spaces and playgrounds.
Infrastructure project
New category! Any structure, facility or system that serves an area or society including roads, cycle paths and highways, bridges and energy supplies.
Interiors categories
House interior
Any individual dwelling interior project.
Apartment interior
Any individual apartment or multi-dwelling development interior project.
Restaurant interior
New category! Any interior project where people go to eat including restaurants and cafes.
Bar interior
New category! Any interior project where people go to drink or socialise including bars, clubs and event venues.
Hotel and short stay interior
Any hospitality interior project where people stay short-term for business or leisure, including hotels, guesthouses and guestrooms.
Large workspace interior
Any space more than 1000 square metres that is primarily dedicated to work including offices, studios and co-working spaces.
Small workspace interior
Any space less than 1000 square metres that is primarily dedicated to work including offices, studios and co-working spaces.
Large retail interior
New category! Any space more than 250 square metres where retail is the primary activity including shops, shopping centres, boutiques, opticians, bakeries, showrooms and sales centres.
Small retail interior
New category! Any space less than 250 square metres where retail is the primary activity including shops, shopping centres, boutiques, opticians, bakeries, showrooms and sales centres.
Leisure and wellness interior
Any interior project for leisure, health or wellbeing including spas, nail salons, gyms, pharmacies, hair salons, doctors surgeries, dentists, hospitals and medical centres.
Civic and cultural interior
Any interior project that is used by the public including museums, art galleries, educational spaces, religious spaces, libraries, theatres, concert halls, stations, city/town halls and courthouses.
Small interior
Any interior project that is less than 150 square metres.
Design categories
Furniture design
Any item or collection of furniture for indoors or outdoors (excluding seating and office furniture).
Seating design
Any item or collection of seating for indoors or outdoors (excluding office seating).
Lighting design
Any product or collection of lighting for indoors or outdoors (excluding office lighting).
Architectural lighting design
New category! Any architectural lighting project, designed specifically for a building or structure including retail, business and educational spaces.
Homeware design
Any product for the domestic interior that is not furniture or lighting including tableware, surfaces, textiles, fittings and appliances.
Workplace design
Any product designed for the workplace including office furniture and systems, lighting, stationary, equipment, clothing etc.
Wearable design
Any product worn on the body including clothing, footwear, eyewear, watches and wearable tech.
Product design
Any mass produced product including mobile phones, televisions, cameras, laptops, tablets, drones, gadgets, robotics, beauty equipment, water bottles, sports and exercise equipment, luggage, medical devices, bicycles, cars, motorcycles and transport-related accessories.
Sustainable design
Any product which has been designed with sustainability in mind including products made from recycled materials, vegan design, innovative new materials, sustainable fashion, reduced-waste design, wind turbines, ecological packaging and sustainable initiatives and services etc.
Graphic design
Any visual communication design including typography and illustration.
Exhibition design
New category! Any design project for an interior or exterior space including but not limited to art, design and science exhibitions within galleries, museums or public spaces. These can be temporary or permanent.
Installation design
Any installation project for an interior or exterior space, including set design and fashion shows, as well as art, design and light installations. These can be temporary or permanent.
Studio categories
Architect of the year
All-round design excellence over a body of work by an architect or architecture practice that has been in business for more than ten years.
Emerging architect of the year
All-round design excellence over a body of work by an architect or architecture practice that has been in business for ten years or less.
Interior designer of the year
All-round design excellence over a body of work by an interior designer or studio that has been in business for more than ten years.
Emerging interior designer of the year
All-round design excellence over a body of work by an interior designer or studio that has been in business for ten years or less.
Designer of the year
All-round design excellence over a body of work by a designer or design studio that has been in business for more than ten years.
Emerging designer of the year
All-round design excellence over a body of work by a designer or design studio that has been in business for ten years or less.