FAQ

Architects, designers, studios, firms, photographers, filmmakers, creatives and companies worldwide may submit their work. The Student Projects category is reserved for: Students currently enrolled at the time of submission, or Recent graduates who completed their studies in 2025. Also participants must be 18 years or older.

Built Projects: completed between 2024 and 2026

Unbuilt & Concepts: developed between 2024 and 2026

Urban Design & Masterplans and Urban Furniture: projects completed within the last 10 years (2016–2026)

Emerging Firms: firms established within the last 10 years (2016–2026).

To submit a project, participants must first create or log into their Architecture Hunter account.

The first step is to purchase an entry. Each entry corresponds to one project submission.

After purchasing the entry, the participant may then select the category and complete the submission by uploading all required materials. If you wish to submit the same project to more than one category or subcategory, you must purchase an additional entry for each submission.

A submission is only considered valid once all required fields are completed, the progress reaches 100%, and the project is formally submitted within the platform before the deadline.

Submission Period: March 18, 2026 – August 04, 2026

Entry Fees: Early Entry: $99 – Main Entry: $135 – Late Entry: $199

Student Projects: Free

Progressive Discounts: Multiple submissions receive progressive discounts up to 15%.

Each submission must include up to 24 images (.jpeg or .png, max. 5MB each), a video link when applicable, and a project description of up to 1,000 characters.

Specific requirements may vary depending on the category. We strongly recommend reviewing the “General Information” section on the official Awards page to ensure that all materials meet the criteria and technical specifications for the selected category.

Yes.

Each entry allows the submission of one project to one category or subcategory. If you would like to submit the same project to different categories or subcategories, you must use one entry for each submission. Entries may be purchased individually or in multiple quantities and used as needed.

You may also submit different projects within the same category, and it is possible to win in more than one category. All submissions are evaluated independently.

Yes — with conditions. You may freely edit your submission at any time before the final deadline, as long as you have not formally submitted it. Once the project is officially submitted, it can no longer be edited.

Please note: the project title cannot be changed once selected in the first step; the category cannot be changed once selected in the first step; these two elements are locked even if the submission has not yet been finalized; and we recommend reviewing your title and category carefully before proceeding.

Partially — only the material reviewed by the jury must be anonymous.

After selecting the category, subcategory, and project title, participants are directed to the Basic Information section. In this step, personal and studio details must be completed normally. This information is required for registration purposes and is not visible to the jury.

In the Project Information section, all materials that will be evaluated — including the project description, concept text, images, videos, captions, and visual content — must remain fully anonymous. No studio names, author names, logos, watermarks, website links, social media handles, or identifying references may appear in these materials.

The Credits section should include all relevant authorship and professional credits. This information will not be visible during the jury evaluation process.

Submissions containing identifying information within the evaluation materials may be disqualified.

No. AI-generated images are not permitted in the Renders category. All submitted visualizations must be created through original CGI work, ensuring authenticity and technical authorship.

Public voting applies only to the Firm of the Year category. All other categories are evaluated exclusively by the jury.

Finalists will be officially announced on September 29 during the Hunter International Forum (HIF) in São Paulo, Brazil, where selected projects will be showcased as part of a curated exhibition.

Winners will be revealed on November 17 during the official Architecture Hunter Awards digital ceremony.

Winners receive official recognition through publication of their winning project in the Architecture Hunter Awards printed edition, along with dedicated editorial and digital promotion across Architecture Hunter’s global channels.

Winning projects may also be featured across international media platforms and official partner publications listed on our website, further expanding their global exposure.

In addition, each winner is awarded an official, custom-designed Architecture Hunter Awards trophy.

There is no mandatory “winner fee” required to officially receive the award recognition.

By submitting, participants: Declare authorship and rights ownership; Authorize Architecture Hunter to use submitted materials for promotional purposes; Authorize inclusion in printed publications; Grant usage rights for up to 12 months after results announcement