- Architecture project categories
- Interiors project categories
- Design project categories
- Studio categories
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Architecture project 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.
Interiors project categories

House interior
Any individual dwelling interior project.
Apartment interior
Any individual apartment or multi-dwelling development interior project.
Restaurant and bar interior
Any interior project where people go to eat or drink including restaurants, bars, cafes, 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.
Retail interior
Any space 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 project 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).
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.
Installation design
Any installation project for an interior or exterior space, including exhibitions, set design, fashion shows, art and design installations 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.