Adaptive Reuse & Heritage Reinterpretation Award
This category recognises projects that sensitively preserve, reimagine or adapt heritage and traditional buildings for contemporary use. The Jury will consider cultural continuity, contextual relevance, material innovation, sustainability and the potential for replication across 18 cities with appropriate local adaptation.
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Eligibility
Valid COA Registration
Practicing Architects with a valid Council of Architecture (COA) registration certificate.
Eighteen Cities & Townships
Nominations accepted only from the 18 listed cities and their adjoining townships.
Completed Projects (2016–2026)
Projects completed within the last 10 years (2016–2026), from these 18 cities and adjoining townships.
Eligible Work Only
Conceptual, unbuilt, incomplete or litigated projects are not eligible for the awards.
What the Jury Evaluates
Cultural continuity
Contextual relevance
Material innovation
Sustainability
Potential for replication across the 18 cities, with appropriate local adaptation
Requisite Documents
Mandatory
Valid COA registration certificate
Project description (max. 300 words)
Architect profile (max. 100 words)
Sustainability declaration/statement (max. 100 words)
Client testimonial or self-declaration certification (max. 100 words)
Project data sheet (PDF, A4/A3, up to 50 MB)
Architectural drawings (PDF, A4/A3, up to 50 MB)
Site plans (PDF, A4/A3, up to 50 MB)
Professional still photography (up to 10 photos, up to 20 MB) OR professional videography (up to 50 MB, film under 2 minutes)
Optional
Additional plans (PDF, A4/A3, up to 50 MB)
Sections (up to 50 MB)
3D views (up to 50 MB)
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