The ArchiDesign National Design Competition at THE WADE ASIA is the only competition in the world where several thousands of women-led projects are submitted, hundreds are showcased live. All the entries are judged and debated openly by the finest leaders—over three intense days—making it the biggest and most influential women-centric design competition globally. Exhibition of projects is for four days.

This competition dedicated to women in architecture and interior design is held annually during THE WADE ASIA Architecture Event.

The best of the judges from all over India—eminent architects, top interior designers, and thought leaders—evaluate projects on stage, ensuring unmatched transparency, credibility, and learning for all participants and attendees. The competition is not just about winning—it is about visibility, mentorship, and inspiration.

Key Highlights:

• Nation’s Largest Women-Centric Design Competition in architecture & interior design.
• 3,000+ entries received from women professionals and designpreneurs
• 200+ projects enter for LIVE jury evaluation.
• 3 days of open jury sessions with the country’s most respected architects and designers.
• Categories covering residential, commercial, hospitality, retail, public, sustainable design, and more
• Unparalleled exposure through live presentations, networking, and recognition.

By bringing together talent, transparency, and top leadership of the design fraternity, the ArchiDesign National Design Competition at THE WADE ASIA has firmly established itself as the largest, most credible, and most influential platform for women in design and architecture in India.

The ArchiDesign National Design Competition at THE WADE ASIA is the only competition in the world where several thousands of women-led projects are submitted, hundreds are showcased live. All the entries are judged and debated openly by the finest leaders—over three intense days—making it the biggest and most influential women-centric design competition globally. The projects of finalists are exhibited for four days.

“For a decade, we have not taken any partner for the ArchiDesign National Competition at THE WADE ASIA. We wanted to build a rock-solid foundation of credibility, clarity and trust. I am glad o see how this has shaped up in a decade, ready to take this movement to the world with strength and pride.” – Verticaa Dvivedi, Founder, THE WADE ASIA

Scale of Participation

1. 3,000+ women-led projects submitted every year across architecture, interiors, and allied categories.
2. No other women-centric design competition globally documents and evaluates such a wide range of projects annually.
3. The event takes place with MATECIA Exhibition and India Furniture Conclave in 4.5 lac sqft area and 55000+ visitors from India and other countries.

Sheer Magnitude of Live Showcasing

1. 200+ projects shortlisted and presented LIVE on stage before audiences.
2. 3 days of continuous open jury sessions, making it the longest and most extensive live competition format dedicated to women in design.

Transparency & Credibility

1. A unique open jury process where evaluation happens in front of the audience—rare in design competitions worldwide.
2. Judged by the most respected architects, designers, and thought leaders from across India, ensuring credibility and exposure.

Global First, India’s Pride

1. THE WADE ASIA is the world’s largest platform for women in design & architecture; the ArchiDesign Competition is its flagship.
2. It has built a decade-long legacy of recognition, mentorship, and showcasing women-led projects at a scale not seen anywhere else.

Holistic Categories & Inclusivity

1. From professionals to students, from residential to sustainable design innovations, the competition covers the entire spectrum of design.
2. It goes beyond awards—acting as a movement that documents and celebrates women-led development in the built environment.

About THE WADE ASIA

THE WADE ASIA is India’s top architecture event and the world’s largest platform dedicated to women in design. Founded in 2016 by Verticaa Dvivedi, it has grown into a decade-strong movement celebrating creativity, connections, and commerce in the built environment. Alongside the MATECIA Exhibition, it brings together 9,000+ architects and designers with leading brands, thought leaders, and innovators every year. THE WADE ASIA has broken the myth and emerged as a strong initiative which is equally a great business platform connecting designers and brands.

Press Release, September 5, 2025, New Delhi: The ArchiDesign National Design Competition, the flagship of THE WADE ASIA, concluded in New Delhi from 21-24 August 2025 in New Delhi India with an extraordinary display of scale, talent, and transparency—cementing its stature as the largest competition for women in design and architecture in the world.

The ArchiDesign National Design Competition at THE WADE ASIA is the only competition in the world where several thousands of women-led projects are submitted, hundreds are showcased live. All the entries are judged and debated openly by the finest leaders—over three intense days—making it the biggest and most influential women-centric design competition globally. Exhibition of projects is for four days.

It takes place concurrently with main THE WADE ASIA Architecture Event, MATECIA Exhibition and India Furniture Conclave, that attracted more than 55000 visitors from all over India and 14 other countries. Dr Kiran Bedi, India’s first woman IPS and Former Governor Puducherry; Actor Randeep Hooda and Aurora Russi, Deputy Ambassador from Embassy of Italy graced the mega event.

4 Days. 7 Rooms. 25 Categories

From 21st to 23rd August 2025, the competition ran for three intense days, across seven simultaneous presentation rooms, covering 25 diverse categories of architecture and interior design. Over 200 shortlisted projects were presented LIVE before audiences, creating an open and democratic platform for learning, recognition, and exchange.

This rare format—open jury sessions accessible to all—set a new global benchmark for transparency and knowledge-sharing.

Magnitude of Participation

• 3,000+ women-led projects submitted every year across architecture, interiors, and allied categories.
• No other women-centric design competition globally documents and evaluates such a wide range of projects annually.
• The event takes place with MATECIA Exhibition and India Furniture Conclave in 5 lac sqft area and 55000+ visitors from India and other countries.

Eminent Jury of 2025

The credibility of the competition was reinforced by the presence of the best jury members from across India, including:

• Ratan Batliboi , Qutub Mandviwala, Yatin Patel
• Sonali Bhagwati, Sachin Rastogi, Anil Badan
• Hartmut Wurster, Manish Banker, Alhad Gore, Soumitra Mazumder
• Sabeena Khanna, Harmeet Singh Issar, Anuprita Dixit
• Hiren Patel, Gurjit Singh Matharoo, Vivek Singh Rathore
• Prem Nath, Sapna Agarwal, Anjan Gupta, Amit Porwal
• Renu Khanna, Kayzad Shroff, Prashant Sutaria
• Arjun Hablani, Vinay Panjwani, Ananta Singh Raghuvanshi
• And many more eminent names from across the design and architecture fraternity

This stellar jury pool brought together decades of expertise and lent immense weight to the competition’s credibility. Special guests like Ar Sarosh Wadia, President, IIID National and Ar Dean D’Cruz, Mozaic Design Goa added blessings to the entire event.

“The jury process is the soul of THE WADE ASIA. My heartfelt thanks to every jury member whose wisdom, time, and integrity make this competition the most credible and inspiring platform for women in design.” – Verticaa Dvivedi, Founder, THE WADE ASIA

Categories of Recognition

The competition’s 25 award categories included:

• Architecture: Commercial, Hospitality, Healthcare, Landscape, Residential (up to and above 3000 sq ft), Public Buildings and more
• Interiors: Retail, Corporate & Private Offices, Residential Apartments, Villas, Healthcare & Hospitality Interiors, Lighting in Interiors, Healthy & Safe Interiors
• Special Awards: Most Sustainable Design, Best Use of Colour, Fascinating Façade
• Future Voices: Young Architect, Young Interior Designer, Student Projects
• Creative Arts: Painting (Young & Excellence) and Photography (Amateur & Professional)

WADE’s 25 Jury Sessions become MasterClass for 3 days

The ArchiDesign National Competition by THE WADE ASIA has always been more than about awards—it is about visibility, mentorship, and community.

Given the top quality of projects and top jurors from design domain, each jury session became a masterclass for even seasoned attendees in design, as projects are debated and critiqued live. For young participants, especially students and emerging professionals, this was a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to receive direct feedback from stalwarts of the industry.

Winners of THE WADE ASIA ArchiDesign National Design Competition

Check out the details of the 2025 winners in THE WADE ASIA website.

The World’s Largest Women-Centric Competition in Interior Design and Architecture

What makes this competition unparalleled worldwide is its scale and inclusivity:

• Several Thousands of projects submitted every year
• Hundreds showcased and debated LIVE on stage
• Judged by India’s most architects and designers before an open audience
• Celebrating a decade of women-led development in design and architecture through THE WADE ASIA

The 2025 edition has not only raised the bar for design competitions but also reaffirmed THE WADE ASIA’s vision—to document, showcase, and empower women in design at a scale unmatched anywhere in the world. It has also reaffirmed THE WADE ASIA’s position as the the largest, most credible, and most influential platform for women in design and architecture in India.

About THE WADE ASIA

THE WADE ASIA is India’s top architecture event and the world’s largest platform dedicated to women in design. Founded in 2016 by Verticaa Dvivedi, it has grown into a decade-strong movement celebrating creativity, connections, and commerce in the built environment. Alongside the MATECIA Exhibition, it brings together 9,000+ architects and designers with leading brands, thought leaders, and innovators every year. THE WADE ASIA has broken the myth and emerged as a strong initiative which is equally a great business platform connecting designers and brands.

1. When does the submission for entries start?

The submission for the ArchiDesign National Competition opens every year on International Women’s Day, 8th March.
👉 The next cycle will begin on 8th March 2026.

2. How long does the submission period remain open?

The submission window usually closes on 31st May every year. In some cases, the deadline may be extended by a few days to accommodate participants who could not submit within the official period.

3. I work in partnership with my father/brother/male relative. Am I still eligible?

Yes. You may apply if you have made a significant and well-defined contribution to any project. Your partner must attest or approve your role in the project.
⚡ Please note: THE WADE ASIA strongly encourages women who have played a major role in the design to be the ones standing on stage, presenting live, and answering jury questions.

4. Can artists also apply in THE WADE ASIA?

Yes. WADE Asia celebrates art, photography, and painting by women alongside architecture and design.
* There are two categories for painting: Amateur and Professional.
* If you practice art as a hobby and do not sell commercially, you may apply under the Amateur category.

5. What are the main reasons for rejection of an entry?

Some entries are rejected at the preliminary screening stage due to:
* Incomplete forms or missing details.
* Mention of names or identifiers (such as project name, firm name, or architect’s name) in submissions.
* As per competition guidelines, projects must remain anonymous during evaluation to ensure fairness.

Categories & Guidelines link
https://www.wadeasia.com/wade-archidesign-national-competition-project-submission-guideline/