Institutional Excellence Award
This category recognises exemplary architecture across educational, healthcare, civic, cultural and other institutional and public spaces. The Jury will evaluate functionality, circulation, accessibility, user comfort, responsiveness to institutional purpose, adaptability, inclusivity, material use, sustainability and contribution to the community and its broader social context.
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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
Functionality and circulation
Accessibility and inclusivity
User comfort
Responsiveness to institutional purpose
Adaptability
Material use and sustainability
Contribution to the community and its broader social context
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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