WADE ArchiDesign National Competition Categories 2024

Started in 2016, WADE has proven to be India’s Top Architecture Event. It constitutes of a large architectural Conference called DESIGNS INDIA. The WADE ASIA NATIONAL AWARDS is the world’s largest award platform for Women in Architecture and Interior Design. From all over India, Architects, Interior Designers, Artists, Real Estate professionals, Civil Engineers, Structural Engineers and people working for the built environment, join WADE to network, learn and grow. In 2024, the event will be held from 23rd of August to 25th of August at Yashobhoomi in Delhi.

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

Guidelines and Applications

1. Young Architect of the Year

This award is a prestigious recognition for young and upcoming architects practicing in the field of architecture and design. This award provides an unique opportunity for emerging talents to showcase their overall body of work to a wider audience, giving them the recognition and exposure they deserve.

2. Young Interior Designer of the Year

This award is a prestigious recognition for young and upcoming interior designers practicing in the field of architecture and design. This award provides an unique opportunity for emerging talents to showcase their overall body of work to a wider audience, giving them the recognition and exposure they deserve.

3. EXCELLENCE

This award recognizes outstanding Architecture and Interior Design projects that excel in various factors such as innovative use of materials, consideration of cultural context, integration of sustainable features, creative utilization of traditional and modern techniques, a thoughtful structural design approach, and more.

Categories of Excellence are mentioned below:

  • Fascinating Facade
  • Commercial
  • Retail
  • Residential (Above 3000 sft)
  • Residential (Upto 3000 sft)
  • Residential (Group Housing)
  • Landscape
  • Public Buildings
  • Industrial Buildings
  • Hospitality
  • Healthcare
  • Sustainability
  • Healthy and Safe Interiors

4. BEST USE OF COLOR

Colors play a crucial role in architecture and interior design as they can create a mood, convey a message, and enhance the overall aesthetics of a space. They can be used to create contrast, highlight specific features, and add depth to a design.

5. BEST USE OF LIGHTNING IN INTERIOR

The award is for women architects / interior designers who have integrated lighting into a completed design project in an innovative and effective way.

The lighting solution can be applied to sector (hospitality, residential, commercial.) But must demonstrably improve the environment.

6. ARTIST – PAINTING

1. Painting – Young (Age limit – up to 40 years as on 1st June, 2024)
2. Painting – Excellence (No age limit)

7. STUDENT

This award recognizes the exceptional talent and hard work of students in the fields of architecture and interior design. This prestigious award provides a unique opportunity for young and aspiring students to showcase their work and network with industry leaders, enhancing their learning experience and boosting their confidence.

8. PHOTOGRAPHY

1. Photography – Amateur
2. Photography – Professional

DISPLAY OPPORTUNITY FOR PRODUCT DESIGNER

WADE ASIA encourages innovation in product design. WADE will be awarding exhibition space/ Showcasing opportunity to eligible Product designs during WADE ASIA.

Note:

1. The awards are open to all licensed Women Architects, Interior Designers, Product Designers, Industrial Designers, of Indian nationality, of any firm and/or individuals working in Architecture, Design & Building Industry of India.

2. There is no limit to the number of categories a participant may enter however, separate forms needs to be filled for each entry.

3. All entries must be submitted digitally on the website. Entries without filling up the Application Form will be rejected.

4. Projects must be uploaded in requisite format only. Sample is attached in the Guideline for reference.

5. It is mandatory to fill up the WADE survey form along with submission of entry.

For any clarification feel free to call us at 9999612977 or you may drop your query at award@wadeasia.com

Last date of Submission 1st June 2024