Award

ADCA 2026 Architecture & Design Awards

Deadline
Oct 19, 2026
Location
Online
Application fee
Paid
Reward / Stipend
Trophy, certificate, online publication
Who is this for
Global architects, designers, students

Summary

Overview

The Architecture & Design Collection Awards (ADCA) 2026 is a global competition and curated digital publication platform that recognizes professional and conceptual work across a broad spectrum of architecture and design disciplines. It provides a structured jury-based evaluation process and gives selected participants international exposure, publication within ADCA’s digital ecosystem, and physical recognition.

What selected participants may receive

  • Certificate of Achievement
  • Personalized award logo for official use
  • Physical ADCA trophy (metal and glass crystal)
  • Publication in the ADC Winners list
  • Dedicated project page and homepage feature
  • Social media publication on Instagram and Facebook
  • Potential inclusion on future ADC Award covers
  • Inclusion in ADCA newsletters (select projects)

Eligibility

  • International participants (global open call)
  • Professional architects, designers, studios, and independent practitioners
  • Emerging and established design professionals
  • Students (via dedicated student categories with discounted fees)
  • Both individuals and companies are eligible
  • No explicit geographic restrictions or age limits stated

Fees

  • Application fee: €130 (Early Bird) / €150 (Advance) / €170 (Standard) / €190 (Extended) / €210 (Late)
  • Additional category: €80–€120 depending on registration phase
  • Additional project: same tier-based pricing as registration fee
  • Student applicants: 50% discount
  • Fees include 23% VAT for individual participants; companies may be subject to Reverse Charge VAT
  • Fees are non-refundable

Key dates

  • Early Bird Registration Deadline: 10 June 2026
  • Advance Registration Deadline: 10 July 2026
  • Standard Registration Deadline: 19 August 2026
  • Extended Registration Deadline: 18 September 2026
  • Late Registration Deadline: 16 October 2026
  • Final Submission Deadline: 19 October 2026
  • Winner Announcement: 18 November 2026

Application materials

  • Not specified

Additional notes

  • Multi-phase registration system with escalating fees
  • Jury-based evaluation framework assessing technical merit, conceptual clarity, and creative execution
  • Program functions as both award system and publication platform; selected projects receive editorial promotion beyond the competition
  • Trophy presented as a permanent physical object crafted from cold metal and deep-cut glass crystal
  • Categories include AI and computational design, fashion, packaging, lighting, transportation, photography, and more
  • Students receive a 50% discount and compete in student categories
  • VAT details differ for individuals and companies