International Online Awards Open to Architects, Designers, and Students
The 51st Cycle of the WA Awards 10+5+X is officially open for entries, welcoming architects, interior designers, and students from around the world. The deadline for submissions is 18 July 2025, 23:59 GMT+0. Organized by the World Architecture Community since 2006, the WA Awards have celebrated over 2,450 winning projects across more than 50 cycles. The awards highlight creative, original, and thought-provoking works that might not receive attention from mainstream architectural media, providing visibility and fostering dialogue on global contemporary architecture. ADF (NPO Aoyama Design Forum) continues to support the awards as a dedicated media partner.


Eligibility & Categories
Applications are open to architects, architecture and interior design offices, and students. Entries can be submitted under the following two main fields, each with three sub-categories:

Architecture

Designed (unbuilt projects)
Realised (built within the last 10 years)
Student (conceptual student projects with supervisor’s name listed)


Interior Design

Realised (built within the last 10 years)
Student (conceptual student projects with supervisor’s name listed)


Evaluation & Jury Process
Judging is based on novelty, originality, and creativity, as well as participants’ explanations and community discussions. Two voting processes occur simultaneously:

First Round (10 winners): Voting by WAC Honorary Members and former WA Award winners
Second Round (5 winners): Voting by registered WAC community members

A total of 15 projects are awarded each cycle.

Participation Fees

WAC Professional Members / Students: Free
Basic & Business Members: 0 for Designed / 0 for Realised


How to Apply
Visit the Official Website

About WA Awards
Established in 2006, the WA Awards 10+5+X has run for more than 49 cycles, recognizing and celebrating architectural and design innovation. The program provides a platform for projects that may not receive mainstream media coverage but have the potential to inspire global architectural discourse.

About World Architecture Community
Founded in 2006, World Architecture Community offers a unique platform for architects, interior designers, students, and researchers worldwide to connect, share, and compete. The platform promotes contemporary architecture and interior design from all corners of the world, with a particular focus on regions that are often underrepresented in international media.