Awards

World Architecture Festival 2026 will return to the USA for its second year. At the heart of the festival sits a unique awards programme. All finalists will present their project live at the event in front of a panel of expert judges and their peers.

Why enter the WAF awards

Tell your story on a global stage
WAF is the only awards programme where every finalist presents their project live to an expert jury at the festival. This is your chance to showcase your vision, get direct feedback from industry leaders, and use their insight to strengthen your future work.

Gain invalable visabilty worldwide
The 2025 WAF Awards generated over 636 pieces of international press coverage, including in ArchDaily, Daily Telegraph, Architectural Digest France and Time Out.

Build a powerful international network
WAF's finalists, judges, and attendees span the globe. You'll develop meaningful connections with peers, collaborators, mentors, and potential clients, creating an invaluable network that lasts long after the festival.

Have your work judged by industry leaders
Our jury includes 140+ influential architects, designers, journalists, and experts. WAF’s rigorous and transparent judging process elevates your credibility and helps your work stand apart.

Gain a permanent legacy
Each entry is published on the World Buildings Directory, complete with images and a full project description. 

Amplify your success
All winners receive complimentary press kit distribution from our partner, v2com newswire, the global leader in architecture and design communications—reaching 7,000+ publications across 100+ countries.

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The WAF Awards explained

WAF's unique live-judging

May 2026: Entries close
 All boards, images, and project descriptions must be submitted by the deadline.

June 2026: Shortlisting
A panel of leading architects and industry experts reviews every entry in person and selects the 2026 shortlist.

July 2026: Finalists announced
Shortlisted projects are published on WAF’s website and shared globally through international press and media partners.
All finalists must purchase two passes to attend and present at the Festival.

At WAF 2026: Live Judging
Finalists present their project for 10 minutes, followed by 8 minutes of Q&A with three category judges. All sessions take place in open ‘crit’ rooms so the WAF audience can watch the judging. Category winners are revealed at the end of each day.

Final day of WAF 2026: Super-jury presentations
Category winners present again to the Completed Building, Future Project, orr WAF Interiors Super-Jury. Overall winners and special prize winners are revealed at the Gala Dinner, concluding WAF’s uniquely interactive and rigorous judging process.

Dates for your diary

Early bird entry deadine
Standard rate entry deadline
Final entry deadline

Categories

WAF Completed Buildings 

All projects in completed building categories must be completed between 1 January 2025 and 1 June 2026.

Projects that can be entered in to the Civic and community Completed Buildings category include, but are not limited to:

Ambulance/fire stations
Cemeteries
Community centres
Consulates and embassies
Law courts
Parliamentary buildings
Prisons/police stations
Town halls
Cathedrals
Churches
Monasteries/retreats
Mosques
Synagogues
Temples

World Architecture Festival reserves the right to move your project to a more suitable category if deemed necessary.
£ 995.00
Early bird rate £ 795.00 +VAT (20%)
Available until
You have used the multi-select option by clicking a checkbox.
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All projects in completed building categories must be completed between 1 January 2025 and 1 June 2026.

Projects that can be entered into the Creative Re-use Completed Buildings category are buildings or complexes that have been adapted for an entirely new purpose, for example an old town hall converted into a hotel.

World Architecture Festival reserves the right to move your project to a more suitable category if deemed necessary.

£ 995.00
Early bird rate £ 795.00 +VAT (20%)
Available until
You have used the multi-select option by clicking a checkbox.
Process or clear your selections to enable the item buttons.

All projects in completed building categories must be completed between 1 January 2025 and 1 June 2026.

Projects that can be entered into the Completed Buildings Culture category include, but are not limited to:

Cinemas
Concert halls
Galleries
Libraries
Museums
Performance spaces
Theatres

World Architecture Festival reserves the right to move your project to a more suitable category if deemed necessary.

£ 995.00
Early bird rate £ 795.00 +VAT (20%)
Available until
You have used the multi-select option by clicking a checkbox.
Process or clear your selections to enable the item buttons.

All projects in completed building categories must be completed between 1 January 2025 and 1 June 2026.

Projects that can be entered into the Completed Buildings Display category include, but are not limited to:

Aquariums
Exhibition centres
Showrooms
Visitor centres
Zoos and aviaries

World Architecture Festival reserves the right to move your project to a more suitable category if deemed necessary.

£ 995.00
Early bird rate £ 795.00 +VAT (20%)
Available until
You have used the multi-select option by clicking a checkbox.
Process or clear your selections to enable the item buttons.

All projects in completed building categories must be completed between 1 January 2025 and 1 June 2026.

Projects that can be entered in to the Completed Buildings Health category include, but are not limited to:

Doctors' and dentists' surgeries
Hospitals
Nursing homes

World Architecture Festival reserves the right to move your project to a more suitable category if deemed necessary.

£ 995.00
Early bird rate £ 795.00 +VAT (20%)
Available until
You have used the multi-select option by clicking a checkbox.
Process or clear your selections to enable the item buttons.

All projects in completed building categories must be completed between between 1 January 2025 and 1 June 2026.

Projects that can be entered in to the Completed Buildings Higher Education and Research category include, but are not limited to:

Research Facilities
University/college buildings
University/college campuses/masterplans

World Architecture Festival reserves the right to move your project to a more suitable category if deemed necessary.

£ 995.00
Early bird rate £ 795.00 +VAT (20%)
Available until
You have used the multi-select option by clicking a checkbox.
Process or clear your selections to enable the item buttons.

All projects in completed building categories must be completed between between 1 January 2025 and 1 June 2026.

Projects that can be entered in to the Completed Buildings Hotel and Leisure category include, but are not limited to:

Bars
Hotels
Restaurants
Spas
Theme parks

World Architecture Festival reserves the right to move your project to a more suitable category if deemed necessary.

£ 995.00
Early bird rate £ 795.00 +VAT (20%)
Available until
You have used the multi-select option by clicking a checkbox.
Process or clear your selections to enable the item buttons.

All projects in completed building categories must be completed between between 1 January 2025 and 1 June 2026.

Projects that can be entered in to the Completed Buildings House and Villa (Rural & Coastal) category are single dwellings in a rural or coastal setting.

World Architecture Festival reserves the right to move your project to a more suitable category if deemed necessary.

£ 995.00
Early bird rate £ 795.00 +VAT (20%)
Available until
You have used the multi-select option by clicking a checkbox.
Process or clear your selections to enable the item buttons.

All projects in completed building categories must be completed between 1 January 2025 and 1 June 2026.

Projects that can be entered in to the Completed Buildings House and Villa (Urban) are single dwellings in an Urban setting.

World Architecture Festival reserves the right to move your project to a more suitable category if deemed necessary.

£ 995.00
Early bird rate £ 795.00 +VAT (20%)
Available until
You have used the multi-select option by clicking a checkbox.
Process or clear your selections to enable the item buttons.

All projects in completed building categories must be completed between between 1 January 2025 and 1 June 2026.

Projects that can be entered in to the Completed Buildings Housing category include, but are not limited to:

Mixed complexes
Private housing

World Architecture Festival reserves the right to move your project to a more suitable category if deemed necessary.

£ 995.00
Early bird rate £ 795.00 +VAT (20%)
Available until
You have used the multi-select option by clicking a checkbox.
Process or clear your selections to enable the item buttons.

All projects in completed building categories must be completed between between 1 January 2025 and 1 June 2026.

Projects that can be entered in to the Completed Buildings Mixed-use category include buildings that have multiple uses.

World Architecture Festival reserves the right to move your project to a more suitable category if deemed necessary.

£ 995.00
Early bird rate £ 795.00 +VAT (20%)
Available until
You have used the multi-select option by clicking a checkbox.
Process or clear your selections to enable the item buttons.

All projects in completed building categories must be completed between between 1 January 2025 and 1 June 2026.

Projects that can be entered in to the Completed Buildings  Office category include, but are not limited to:

Offices
Call centres

World Architecture Festival reserves the right to move your project to a more suitable category if deemed necessary.

£ 995.00
Early bird rate £ 795.00 +VAT (20%)
Available until
You have used the multi-select option by clicking a checkbox.
Process or clear your selections to enable the item buttons.

All projects in completed building categories must be completed between 1 January 2025 and 1 June 2026.

Projects that can be entered in to the Completed Buildings Production, Energy and Logistics category include, but are not limited to:

Factories
Power stations
Pumping stations
Recycling centres
Refuse/sewage treatment centres
Warehouse/distribution/agricultural
Wineries

World Architecture Festival reserves the right to move your project to a more suitable category if deemed necessary.

£ 995.00
Early bird rate £ 795.00 +VAT (20%)
Available until
You have used the multi-select option by clicking a checkbox.
Process or clear your selections to enable the item buttons.

All projects in completed building categories must be completed between 1 January 2025 and 1 June 2026.

Projects that can be entered into the Completed Buildings Retrofit category are buildings or complexes that have been substantially upgraded/modified, but with the same use, for an example an office building which continues to function as offices.

World Architecture Festival reserves the right to move your project to a more suitable category if deemed necessary.
£ 995.00
Early bird rate £ 795.00 +VAT (20%)
Available until
You have used the multi-select option by clicking a checkbox.
Process or clear your selections to enable the item buttons.

All projects in completed building categories must be completed between 1 January 2025 and 1 June 2026.

Projects that can be entered into the Completed Buildings School category include, but are not limited to:

Nursery/infant schools
Primary schools
Secondary schools
Special needs facilities

World Architecture Festival reserves the right to move your project to a more suitable category if deemed necessary.

£ 995.00
Early bird rate £ 795.00 +VAT (20%)
Available until
You have used the multi-select option by clicking a checkbox.
Process or clear your selections to enable the item buttons.

All projects in completed building categories must be completed between 1 January 2025 and 1 June 2026.

Projects that can be entered into the Completed Building Shopping category include, but are not limited to:

Department stores
Food markets
Shopping centres
Shops

World Architecture Festival reserves the right to move your project to a more suitable category if deemed necessary.

£ 995.00
Early bird rate £ 795.00 +VAT (20%)
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You have used the multi-select option by clicking a checkbox.
Process or clear your selections to enable the item buttons.

All projects in completed building categories must be completed between 1 January 2025 and 1 June 2026.

Projects that can be entered into the Completed Buildings Sport category include, but are not limited to:

Fitness centres/gymnasiums
Golf courses/clubs
Ski facilities
Sports halls
Stadiums
Swimming pools

World Architecture Festival reserves the right to move your project to a more suitable category if deemed necessary.

£ 995.00
Early bird rate £ 795.00 +VAT (20%)
Available until
You have used the multi-select option by clicking a checkbox.
Process or clear your selections to enable the item buttons.

All projects in completed building categories must be completed between 1 January 2025 and 1 June 2026.

Projects that can be entered into the Completed Buildings Transport category include, but are not limited to:

Airports
Bridges
Bus and coach stations
Car parks
Cycle facilities Railway stations/underground stations

World Architecture Festival reserves the right to move your project to a more suitable category if deemed necessary.

£ 995.00
Early bird rate £ 795.00 +VAT (20%)
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You have used the multi-select option by clicking a checkbox.
Process or clear your selections to enable the item buttons.

WAF Future Projects 

Projects that can be entered in to the Civic Future Project category include, but are not limited to:

Ambulance/fire stations
Cemeteries
Community centres
Consulates and embassies
Law courts
Parliamentary buildings
Prisons/police stations
Town halls

World Architecture Festival reserves the right to move your project to a more suitable category if deemed necessary.

£ 995.00
Early bird rate £ 795.00 +VAT (20%)
Available until
You have used the multi-select option by clicking a checkbox.
Process or clear your selections to enable the item buttons.

The Future Projects Commercial mixed-use category is open to any submissions for buildings that have multiple uses.

World Architecture Festival reserves the right to move your project to a more suitable category if deemed necessary.
£ 995.00
Early bird rate £ 795.00 +VAT (20%)
Available until
You have used the multi-select option by clicking a checkbox.
Process or clear your selections to enable the item buttons.

The Future Projects Competition category is open to any submissions for architectural competitions.

World Architecture Festival reserves the right to move your project to a more suitable category if deemed necessary.

£ 995.00
Early bird rate £ 795.00 +VAT (20%)
Available until
You have used the multi-select option by clicking a checkbox.
Process or clear your selections to enable the item buttons.

Projects that can be entered in to the Culture Future Project category include, but are not limited to:

Cinemas
Concert halls
Galleries
Libraries
Museums
Performance spaces
Theatres

World Architecture Festival reserves the right to move your project to a more suitable category if deemed necessary.

£ 995.00
Early bird rate £ 795.00 +VAT (20%)
Available until
You have used the multi-select option by clicking a checkbox.
Process or clear your selections to enable the item buttons.

Projects that can be entered in to the Education Future Project category include, but are not limited to:

Nursery/infant schools
Primary schools
Secondary schools
Special needs facilities
Research Facilities
University/college buildings
University/college campuses

World Architecture Festival reserves the right to move your project to a more suitable category if deemed necessary.

£ 995.00
Early bird rate £ 795.00 +VAT (20%)
Available until
You have used the multi-select option by clicking a checkbox.
Process or clear your selections to enable the item buttons.

Projects that can be entered in to the Experimental Future Projects are conceptual projects or proposals that challenge conventional thinking.

World Architecture Festival reserves the right to move your project to a more suitable category if deemed necessary.

£ 995.00
Early bird rate £ 795.00 +VAT (20%)
Available until
You have used the multi-select option by clicking a checkbox.
Process or clear your selections to enable the item buttons.

Projects that can be entered in to the Health Future Project category include, but are not limited to:

Doctors' and dentists' surgeries
Hospitals
Nursing homes

World Architecture Festival reserves the right to move your project to a more suitable category if deemed necessary.
£ 995.00
Early bird rate £ 795.00 +VAT (20%)
Available until
You have used the multi-select option by clicking a checkbox.
Process or clear your selections to enable the item buttons.

Projects that can be entered in to the House Future Project category include, but are not limited to:

Conversions
Private houses

World Architecture Festival reserves the right to move your project to a more suitable category if deemed necessary.

£ 995.00
Early bird rate £ 795.00 +VAT (20%)
Available until
You have used the multi-select option by clicking a checkbox.
Process or clear your selections to enable the item buttons.

Projects that can be entered in to the Infrastructure Future Project category include, but are not limited to:

Bridges
Airports
Stations
Transport

World Architecture Festival reserves the right to move your project to a more suitable category if deemed necessary.

£ 995.00
Early bird rate £ 795.00 +VAT (20%)
Available until
You have used the multi-select option by clicking a checkbox.
Process or clear your selections to enable the item buttons.

Projects that can be entered in to the Leisure-led Development Future Projects category include, but are not limited to:

Bars
Department stores
Food markets
Hotels
Restaurants
Shopping centres
Shops
Spas
Theme parks

Please note there is a separate category for sports future projects.

World Architecture Festival reserves the right to move your project to a more suitable category if deemed necessary.

£ 995.00
Early bird rate £ 795.00 +VAT (20%)
Available until
You have used the multi-select option by clicking a checkbox.
Process or clear your selections to enable the item buttons.

Projects that can be entered into the Future Projects Masterplanning category are significant proposals which envisage medium- to long-term delivery, and which will have a combination of architectural, construction, economic, environmental and social outcomes.

World Architecture Festival reserves the right to move your project to a more suitable category if deemed necessary.

£ 995.00
Early bird rate £ 795.00 +VAT (20%)
Available until
You have used the multi-select option by clicking a checkbox.
Process or clear your selections to enable the item buttons.

Projects that can be entered in to the Office Future Projects category include, but are not limited to:

Call centres
Offices

World Architecture Festival reserves the right to move your project to a more suitable category if deemed necessary.

£ 995.00
Early bird rate £ 795.00 +VAT (20%)
Available until
You have used the multi-select option by clicking a checkbox.
Process or clear your selections to enable the item buttons.

Projects that can be entered in to the Residential Future Projects category include, but are not limited to:

Mixed complexes
Private housing
Public housing

World Architecture Festival reserves the right to move your project to a more suitable category if deemed necessary.

£ 995.00
Early bird rate £ 795.00 +VAT (20%)
Available until
You have used the multi-select option by clicking a checkbox.
Process or clear your selections to enable the item buttons.

Projects that can be entered in to the Sport Future Projects category include, but are not limited to:

  • Fitness centres/gymnasiums
  • Golf courses/clubs
  • Ski facilities
  • Spas
  • Sports halls
  • Stadiums
  • Swimming pools

World Architecture Festival reserves the right to move your project to a more suitable category if deemed necessary.

£ 995.00
Early bird rate £ 795.00 +VAT (20%)
Available until
You have used the multi-select option by clicking a checkbox.
Process or clear your selections to enable the item buttons.

Projects that can be entered into the Future Projects Urban Design category are short- to medium-term proposals which generate (or re-generate) an urban area through a combination of architecture, street planning, infrastructure, environmental design and public space.

World Architecture Festival reserves the right to move your project to a more suitable category if deemed necessary.

£ 995.00
Early bird rate £ 795.00 +VAT (20%)
Available until
You have used the multi-select option by clicking a checkbox.
Process or clear your selections to enable the item buttons.

WAF Interiors 

All projects must be completed between 1 January 2025 and 1 June 2026.

Projects that can be entered in to the Bars and Restaurant category include, but are not limited to:

Bars
Cafes and diners
Restaurants (of any size)

World Architecture Festival reserves the right to move your project to a more suitable category if deemed necessary.
£ 845.00
Early bird rate £ 645.00 +VAT (20%)
Available until
You have used the multi-select option by clicking a checkbox.
Process or clear your selections to enable the item buttons.

All projects must be completed between 1 January 2025 and 1 June 2026.

Projects that can be entered in to the Education category include, but are not limited to:

Community learning
Nursery/infant schools
Primary schools
Secondary schools
Special-needs facilities
University/college buildings

World Architecture Festival reserves the right to move your project to a more suitable category if deemed necessary.
£ 845.00
Early bird rate £ 645.00 +VAT (20%)
Available until
You have used the multi-select option by clicking a checkbox.
Process or clear your selections to enable the item buttons.

All projects must be completed between 1 January 2025 and 1 June 2026.

Projects that can be entered in to the Hotels category include, but are not limited to:

Aparthotels
Casino hotels
Hotels (of any size)
Motels

World Architecture Festival reserves the right to move your project to a more suitable category if deemed necessary.
£ 845.00
Early bird rate £ 645.00 +VAT (20%)
Available until
You have used the multi-select option by clicking a checkbox.
Process or clear your selections to enable the item buttons.

All projects must be completed between 1 January 2025 and 1 June 2026.

Projects that can be entered in to the Public Buildings category include, but are not limited to:

Airports
Ambulance/fire stations
Bus and coach stations
Car parks
Cinemas/Theatres
Community centres
Concert halls
Consulates and embassies
Embassies and consulates
Galleries
Law courts
Libraries
Municipal facilities/town halls
Museums
Performance spaces
Parliamentary buildings
Prisons/police stations
Railway stations/underground stations
Religious buildings
Spiritual/Contemplation spaces

World Architecture Festival reserves the right to move your project to a more suitable category if deemed necessary.
£ 845.00
Early bird rate £ 645.00 +VAT (20%)
Available until
You have used the multi-select option by clicking a checkbox.
Process or clear your selections to enable the item buttons.

All projects must be completed between 1 January 2025 and 1 June 2026.

Projects that can be entered in to the Residential (single dwelling) category include, but are not limited to:

House
Apartment

World Architecture Festival reserves the right to move your project to a more suitable category if deemed necessary.
£ 845.00
Early bird rate £ 645.00 +VAT (20%)
Available until
You have used the multi-select option by clicking a checkbox.
Process or clear your selections to enable the item buttons.

All projects must be completed between 1 January 2025 and 1 June 2026.

Projects that can be entered in to the Retail category include, but are not limited to:

Department stores
Food halls
Shopping centres (any size)
Shops (any size)

World Architecture Festival reserves the right to move your project to a more suitable category if deemed necessary.
£ 845.00
Early bird rate £ 645.00 +VAT (20%)
Available until
You have used the multi-select option by clicking a checkbox.
Process or clear your selections to enable the item buttons.

All projects must be completed between 1 January 2025 and 1 June 2026.

Projects that can be entered in to the Temporary/Meanwhile uses category include, but are not limited to:

Display spaces
Exhibitions
Installations
Pavilions
Pop-ups
Showrooms

World Architecture Festival reserves the right to move your project to a more suitable category if deemed necessary.
£ 845.00
Early bird rate £ 645.00 +VAT (20%)
Available until
You have used the multi-select option by clicking a checkbox.
Process or clear your selections to enable the item buttons.

All projects must be completed between 1 January 2025 and 1 June 2026.

Projects that can be entered in to the Workplace (Large) category include offices more than 1,000 sq metres.

World Architecture Festival reserves the right to move your project to a more suitable category if deemed necessary.
£ 845.00
Early bird rate £ 645.00 +VAT (20%)
Available until
You have used the multi-select option by clicking a checkbox.
Process or clear your selections to enable the item buttons.

All projects must be completed between 1 January 2025 and 1 June 2026.

Projects that can be entered in to the Workplace (Small) category include, but are not limited to:

Offices (below 1,000 sq metres)
Shared space
Drop-in/bookable space

World Architecture Festival reserves the right to move your project to a more suitable category if deemed necessary.
£ 845.00
Early bird rate £ 645.00 +VAT (20%)
Available until
You have used the multi-select option by clicking a checkbox.
Process or clear your selections to enable the item buttons.

WAF Landscape 

All projects in the Landscape categories must be completed between 1 January 2025 and 1 June 2026.

This category is for any Landscape project.

World Architecture Festival reserves the right to move your project to a more suitable category if deemed necessary.

£ 995.00
Early bird rate £ 795.00 +VAT (20%)
Available until
You have used the multi-select option by clicking a checkbox.
Process or clear your selections to enable the item buttons.

Increase your chances of winning

Special Prizes

Alongside the WAF award categories are a host of special prizes awarded to projects from the main shortlist. Entrants do not have to pay any additional fees to be considered for the prizes. Shortlisted projects will go on to compete in the live-judging at WAF.

WAFX

WAFX celebrates international proposals which embrace cutting-edge design addressing major world issues. The WAFX shortlisted projects will be chosen from the WAF Future Projects shortlist with no additional cost or material needed from the entrant. Winners will go on to present on the Festival Hall Stage at WAF.

WAF Interiors

WAF Interiors is the sister awards programme of WAF and celebrates the finest examples of global interior design. It takes place at the same time and location as WAF. Submit your interior projects across nine categories.

FAQ's


  • Register your account online
  • Choose the category that you want to enter. You can enter more than one and there are discounts available for multiple entries
  • Fill in the entry form with details of your project and upload images
  • Upload artwork for your anonymous entry boards. We print the boards for you.
  • You can still edit your entry (including images and boards) after you submit and pay. You just need to complete the entire entry by the entry deadline
  • All finalists MUST ATTEND the festival to present their project

Architects, interior designers, developers, funders, contractors and other associated organisations (for example clients), may also enter on behalf of the architect, with their consent

  • WAF Completed Building, WAF Landscape and WAF Interiors categories must be completed between 1 January 2025 and 1 June 2026
  • Future Projects do not have to have a completion date and do not need to be built in order to qualify
  • There is no limit on the number of projects that can be submitted
  • Projects can be submitted in more than one category where relevant
  • All designs must be by professionals whose qualifications are recognised by their local accreditation organisation
  • There is no limit on the number of projects that can be submitted
  • All Completed Buildings/Landscape & Interior projects must be completed between 1st January 2025 and 1st June 2026
  • If you are shortlisted for any of your submissions, two representatives will have to purchase a ticket to attend the Festival in November to present their project.
Each entry must contain the below:

  • 2 x A2 entry boards (we print them for you, the judges use these to make their shortlisting decisions)
  • A project summary of 200 – 500 words to be included on the World buildings Directory
  • A hero image of your project
  • Up to 6 further images of the project
  • Up to 3 further images of plans/sections

All of the material is uploaded electronically during the online entry process. You can save and come back to your entry at any time even after you have paid and submitted.

Further information about your entry boards: 

  • All entrants must submit two electronic A2 boards with their entry
    - Your boards should include a combination of images, plans and text
    - The boards will be the only information that the judges will see during shortlisting so are the crucial part of your entry
    - All entries will remain anonymous, so please do not include any practice information on the designs
    - Uploaded files must be less than 40 MB each
    - Preferred file types are jpeg, png or pdf
    - Your entry boards will be printed by the World Architecture Festival ahead of judging on foamex

    WAF Completed Buildings, Future Projects and Landscape categories:

    • Early bird rate (entries made by 13 March): £795
    • Standard rate (entries made by 24 April): £895
    • Late rate (any late entries made after deadline of 24 April): £995

    WAF Interiors categories:

    • Early bird rate (entries made by 13 March): £645
    • Standard rate (entries made by 24 April): £745
    • Late rate (any late entries made after deadline of 24 April): £845

    All finalists have to purchase a minimum of two delegate tickets to attend and present their projects live at the Festival. Delegate tickets will be available to purchase from January and prices start from £999.

    • UK - 20% VAT
    • EU Countries - If you have a valid EU VAT number you do not pay VAT
    • EU Countries - If you DO NOT have a valid EU VAT number you pay 20% VAT
    • Rest of the World - do not pay VAT

    Delegate tickets will be charged 7% US Tax Rate.

    Shortlist judging will take place live in London by a judging panel of international architects and experts.

    The judging panel will review the entry boards by category and in turn will create a shortlist for each one.

    Entrants will be informed by the middle of July whether they have been successful or not.

    All finalists go on to present their work live at the festival!

    Yes, if you have been successful and shortlisted you will be expected to purchase a minimum of two passes to the festival to present their project live to a judging panel at the festival in November 2026.

    The event is attended by 1800 global architects, interior designers, developers, funders, contractors and media from across the industry. 

    Yes please keep your boards anonymous.

    Founder Partner



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