Frequently Asked Questions

• How do I enter?

  There are two ways you can enter an architecture project or building product at the Archello Awards. If the project or product hasn’t yet been published on the Archello website, the steps described at 1.1 need to be taken. If the project or product has already been published on the Archello website, only the step described at 1.2 needs to be taken.

  1.1 Entering an architecture project or building product at the Archello Awards is straightforward but requires several steps:

   

  1. Log into your personal account at the Archello website or create a free, personal account;

  2. In your personal account, found under your profile picture or avatar, select the brand for which you want to enter a project or product / connect to that brand / create that brand if you can’t find it on the Archello website;

  3. In the brand’s dashboard, go to Projects or Products and select either ‘Add Project’ or ‘Add Product’ and upload all required information.

  4. Follow the wizard in which you enter all information on the project or product to the end and then select entry to the Archello Awards;

  5. At the page where you can enter projects and products at the Archello Awards, look up the project(s) or product(s) that you want to enter, select the right category or categories for each, pay the entrance fees, and you’re done.

  1.2 If the architecture project or building product has already been published on the Archello website, simply go to archello.com/awards and select ‘Enter Now’. At the following page look up the project(s) or product(s) that you want to enter, select for each the right category or categories, pay the entrance fees, and you’re done.

• What is the entry timeline?

  Entering no later than 31 August 2023 saves you 50% on the entrance fees.

   

  Projects

  Early bird entry – 80 euro (∼85 dollar) per project per category

  Ending 31 August 2023

   

  Standard entry – 160 euro (∼170 dollar) per project per category

  Ending 29 September 2023

   

  Entries must be submitted by 23:59 CET time on the night of each deadline day.

  Products 

  Early bird entry – 120 euro (∼130 dollar) per product per category

  Ending 31 August 2023

   

  Standard entry – 240 euro (∼255 dollar) per product per category

  Ending 29 September 2023

   

  Entries must be submitted by 23:59 CET time on the night of each deadline day.

• Who can enter?

  The Archello Awards are open to all registered architecture firms, design studios and manufacturers, as well as all individual professional architects, interior architects and designers all over the world, over the age of 18.

• What can I enter?

  The Archello Awards are open to both architecture projects and building products.

   

  Your project needs to have been completed between 1 October 2021 and 30 September 2023. To be considered as completed, the project needs to have been handed over to the client.

   

  Your product needs to have been presented to the public between 1 October 2021 and 30 September 2023. Furthermore, the product must be in industrial production or should be on a concrete path to industrial production.

• What are the costs?

  Entering no later than 31 August 2023 saves you 50% on the entrance fees.

   

  Projects

  Early bird entry – 80 euro (∼85 dollar) per project per category

  Ending 31 August 2023

   

  Standard entry – 160 euro (∼170 dollar) per project per category

  Ending 29 September 2023

   

  Entries must be submitted by 23:59 CET time on the night of each deadline day.

  Products 

  Early bird entry – 120 euro (∼130 dollar) per product per category

  Ending 31 August 2023

   

  Standard entry – 240 euro (∼255 dollar) per product per category

  Ending 29 September 2023

   

  Entries must be submitted by 23:59 CET time on the night of each deadline day.

• How are the entries judged?

  In each category the longlist of entries will be judged by an international jury of acclaimed architects, designers, interior architects and interior designers, and possibly other experts from the architecture and design industry. The jury will select the best entries based on the judging criteria that are described at the About page in the Archello Awards guide at the Archello website.

• How many categories can I enter?

  As many as you like.

• Can I enter more than one project in the same category?

  Yes, there is no limit to how many projects you can enter in the same category.

• Can I enter the same project in more than one category?

  Yes, especially with projects that have a hybrid program this can be appropriate.

• When should my project have been completed to be eligible?

  Your project needs to have been completed between 1 October 2021 and 30 September 2023. To be considered as completed, the project needs to have been handed over to the client.

• When should my product have been presented to the public to be eligible?

  Your product needs to have been presented to the public between 1 October 2021 and 30 September 2023. Furthermore the product must be in industrial production or should be on a concrete path to industrial production.

• Can I enter the same project two years in a row?

  Yes, as long as you enter it in a different category and as long as it meets the eligibility criteria. But you cannot enter the same project in the same category more than once.

• Do you accept collections or families as well as individual products?

  Yes, you can enter a specific product or a collection or family of products into the awards.

• Can I edit my entry?

  Which project(s) and product(s) are entered at the Archello Awards can be altered up to the point of payment. After that no alterations can be made to which project(s) and product(s) have been entered and to which category or categories.

   

   

  The presentations of the project(s) or product(s) that have been entered at the Archello Awards can always be updated by logging into the brand’s dashboard.

• What are the rules for adding images into my entry?

  There is a 10MB limit on each image that you upload.

• Can I add a video to support my entry?

  Yes, you can embed a video or include a link to it. It’s recommended that such a video is not longer than 5 minutes.

• How will I know that my entry was submitted successfully?

  Once you've paid the entrance fees, we will send you a confirmation email as well as a VAT receipt.

• Does my entry need to be submitted in English?

  Yes, we only accept applications written in English.

• Is there a student category?

  No, we don’t have a category specifically for students.

• Can I enter an uncompleted or speculative project?

  No, projects need to have been completed and handed over to the client by the closing date in order to be eligible.

• What do winners of the Archello Awards receive?

  Winning an accolade in the Archello Awards is a testament to the exceptional design quality of your project or product. Enhance your reputation and validate your achievements, your expertise and innovation, and showcase your office or brand as a leader in design excellence.

  Read all about Winners's Benifts here

  https://archello.com/awards/archello-awards-2023

   

   

  Award Badge

  Showcase the prestigious Archello Awards Badge, a symbol of your project’s or product's superior design quality, wherever you share your project or product. On Archello, on your own website, on your socials, and so on. Winner or finalist, it’s a magnificent signifier of the quality of your work and services to (new) clients and partners.

   

  Award Certificate

  As winner of an Archello Award you receive a stunning certificate as tangible proof of your historic achievement. The best project or product, compared to its peers, in the world. That’s a win you want to share with your colleagues, but also with (new) clients and partners visiting your office.

   

  Global Exposure

  Archello is among the most visited architecture platforms in the world, so being nominated for an Archello Award or winning one will come with a global exposure of that achievement. Archello has millions of architects, interior designers and developers following the platform from around the world. The Archello newsletters alone have a reach of almost half a million subscribers.

   

  Enhanced presentation

  Your Award Badge will automatically be shown at the presentation on Archello of the winning project or product. The badge is also added to your office or brand profile, helping you establish yourself as a leader in the field.

• Will I need to pay anything if I win?

  No, there are no hidden costs at the Archello Awards. We will not charge you for your certificate or anything else if you win.

• Do I have to attend an event?

  No, we will be announcing the nominees and winners online, so you will not need to purchase a ticket for an awards ceremony to find out if you've won.

• What if I still have more questions?

  Reach out to us at [email protected]. The Archello Awards guide at the Archello website will be regularly updated so please return to find the latest information.