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The WADE ASIA ARCHIDESIGN National Competition is one of India’s most respected recognitions for women architects, interior designers, and design professionals across the country. It offers a prestigious platform for participants to present their original work, design philosophy, and professional excellence before a distinguished jury and a national audience.

Each category is thoughtfully designed to identify and celebrate innovation, design excellence, and diversity of thought — giving participants visibility and recognition within the architecture and design fraternity.

🔸 Important Instructions for Applicants

  • It is mandatory for all Architects, Interior Designers and Students applying for the competition to fill the WADE Survey Form.
  • For first-time applicants, please make sure to:
    1. Check the Form-Filling FAQ Video before starting your application.
    2. Review all submission formats and project requirements carefully.
    3. Ensure that your project sheets and details meet the specified criteria before uploading.
COMPETITION CATEGORIES
  • YoungWADE Architect of the Year Award
  • Young WADE Emerging Interior Designer
  • Excellence
    1. Fascinating Facade
    2. Commercial
      • Commercial Architecture
      • Commercial Interiors
    3. Retail
      • Retail Architecture
      • Retail Interiors
    4. Residential (Above 3000 sft)
      • High-End Residential Interior Project (Villas, Bungalows, Appt, Group Housing)
      • High End Residential Architecture Project
    5. Residential (Upto 3000 sft)
      • Residential Interior Project – Individual Homes & Apts
      • Residential Architecture Project – Individual Homes & Apts
    6. Landscape
      • Landscape Public Spaces
      • Landscape Private Spaces
    7. Public Buildings
      • Administrative Buildings/Institutional Buildings/ Religious Buildings
    8. Industrial Buildings
    9. Hospitality
      • Hospitality Architecture Projects
      • High-end Hospitality Interior Projects
    10. Healthcare
      • Healthcare & Well-being Interior Projects
      • Healthcare Architecture Projects
    11. Sustainability
      • Most Sustainable design
  • WADE Best Use of Color Award
    1. Best Use of Color in Architecture
    2. Best Use of Color in Interior Design
  • WADE Best Use of Lighting Interiors Artificial Lighting
    1. Best Use of Light (Interiors)– Artificial Light
  • WADE Artist Award Painting
    1. Painting Young
    2. Painting Excellence
  • WADE Student Award
  • WADE Product Designer Award
  • WADE Photography Award
    1. Amateur Photographer
    2. Professional Photographer

COMPETITION CATEGORIES

1. Young Architect of the Year

Recognizing architects under 40 who are shaping the future of architecture through creativity, innovation, and vision.

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2. Young Interior Designer of the Year

Recognizing designers under 40 who bring fresh ideas, functionality, and aesthetics to create innovative, user-centered spaces.

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3. EXCELLENCE

Recognizing outstanding architecture and interior design projects that reflect innovation, sustainability, cultural sensitivity, and exceptional design excellence.

Categories of Excellence:

  • Fascinating Façade
  • Commercial Architecture
  • Commercial Interiors Private Offices
  • Commercial Interiors Corporate Offices
  • Residential Architecture above 3000 sq. ft.
  • Residential Interiors High End Apartments
  • Residential Interiors High End Villas
  • Residential Architecture upto 3000 sq. ft.
  • Residential Interiors upto 3000 sq. ft.
  • Retail Interiors
  • Landscape – Public Spaces
  • Landscape – Private Spaces
  • Public Buildings
  • Hospitality Architecture
  • Hospitality Interiors
  • Healthcare Interiors
  • Most Sustainable Design
  • Healthy & Safe Interiors

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4. BEST USE OF COLOUR IN INTERIORS

Recognizing projects that showcase exceptional creativity in the use of color to enhance mood, define character, and elevate the overall aesthetic of interior spaces.

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5. BEST USE OF LIGHTING IN INTERIORS

Recognizing projects where innovative lighting design enhances spatial experience, functionality, and transforms interior environments across residential, hospitality, and commercial spaces.

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6. STUDENT

Recognizing the creativity and dedication of architecture and interior design students, providing a platform to showcase their ideas and gain industry visibility.

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7. ARTIST – PAINTING

Recognizing Indian women artist who express creativity, originality, and emotion through painting, celebrating artistic excellence and the power of visual storytelling.

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DISPLAY OPPORTUNITY FOR PRODUCT DESIGNER

THE WADE ASIA encourages innovation in product design. Eligible designers will receive exhibition space and a showcasing opportunity during the MATECIA Exhibition, offering visibility among industry leaders and a wider audience.

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