Emerging Architect of the Year Award
The award aims to identify and celebrate promising young architects whose work demonstrates fresh ideas and bold design thinking. The Jury looks at originality of design, contextual sensitivity, material innovation, sustainability and impact within local communities and replicability. Maximum age limit to apply for this category is 35 years.
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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.
Age Limit
Maximum age: 35 years, as on 1st January 2026.
What the Jury Evaluates
Originality of design
Contextual sensitivity
Material innovation
Sustainability
Impact within local communities
Replicability
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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