PRIZES
£125,000+ IN PRIZES
TOP 250 WIN CREATIVE SOTWARE
OPPORTUNITY TO BE EXHIBITED + INTERNATIONAL PUBLICATION
We are very excited to bring our BIGGEST, unrivalled collection of prizes ever! Top works will win an array of studio tools, designer essentials and all the creative software you’ll need for the ultimate professional studio set up.
Explore the £125,000 GBP ($150,000) worth of prizes and the Awards criteria below.
ALL SHORTLISTED ENTRIES WILL RECEIVE 180 DAY PRO D5 RENDER + AFFINITY V2 UNIVERSAL LICENCES
VISUALISATION award
PRIZES WORTH OVER £10,500!
SUPPORTED BY SKETCHUP
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Awarded to a standout visualisation of exemplar quality. The award recognises the most accomplished visualised imagery that excels as key mechanisms for representation. The judges will assess imagery holistically with particular focus on composition, lighting, atmosphere, materiality and narrative. The purpose of this award is to celebrate visualisations as a fundamental tool within creative industries and to showcase their power in conveying ideas, narratives and proposals.
HP ZBook Firefly 16” G11 Mobile Workstation with Intel® Core™ Ultra 7 from HP
Poly Voyager Free 60 Series Earbuds from HP
12-month Subscription to SketchUp Pro
180 Day PRO Licence from D5 Render
Affinity V2 Universal Licence
12 Month Subscription License to MicroStation
Bespoke Physical Award designed in collaboration with Smile Plastics
David Weeks Reflection Oblo Table Lamp UK from Tala
Basalt Nine Pendant in Stainless Steel from Tala
GIANT bundle of 20+ notebooks & sketchbooks, plus accessories from LEUCHTTURM1917
GIANT bundle of pro markers, fine liners & pencils from Winsor & Newton
Kamvas Pro 13 from Huion
Roll Pack / Bananatex (your choice of colour) from QWSTION
TMA-2 Move Wireless Headphones from AIAIAI
‘Tropicality: Houses by Andra Matin’, ‘Point Line Plane’ and ‘Casa Mexicana’ from Thames & Hudson
Be featured in the London Exhibition 2025
International publication in the Ideas Pocketbook 2025 and the Archisource website and social media
BEYOND VISUALISATION award
PRIZES WORTH OVER £9,000!
SUPPORTED BY HAYES DAVIDSON
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The Beyond Visualisation Award 2025 is brought to you in partnership with Hayes Davidson
Awarded to those who are pushing the boundaries of visualisation and embracing the creative possibilities of new tools and emerging technology. Using ‘What if…” as a starting point for creativity, the award recognises those that demonstrate innovation not just in the creative interpretation of the tools they use to shape more imaginative representations, but also in the application of creative solutions to address evolving industry challenges.
HP Z2 G9 Mini Workstation with Intel® Core™ i7
OMEN by HP 27 inch QHD Gaming Monitor from HP
Poly Studio P5 Webcam and Poly Voyager Free 60 Series Earbuds from HP
180 Day PRO Licence from D5 Render
Affinity V2 Universal Licence
12-month Subscription to SketchUp Pro
Tala x Farrow & Ball, The Muse Portable Lamp from Tala
David Weeks Reflection Oblo Table Lamp UK from Tala
Basalt Single Pendant in Stainless Steel from Tala
12 Month Subscription License to MicroStation
Bespoke Physical Award designed in collaboration with Smile Plastics
GIANT bundle of 20+ notebooks & sketchbooks, plus accessories from LEUCHTTURM1917
GIANT bundle of pro markers, fine liners & pencils from Winsor & Newton
Kamvas Pro 16 from Huion
Medium Bucket + Zip Pouch Medium (your choice of colour) from QWSTION
TMA-2 Move Wireless Headphones from AIAIAI
‘The Graphic Language of Neville Brody 3’, ‘The Wild World of Barney Bubbles’ and ‘Japanese Design since 1945’ from Thames & Hudson
Be featured in the London Exhibition 2025
International publication in the Ideas Pocketbook 2025 and the Archisource website and social media
HAND DRAWN award
PRIZES WORTH OVER £10,000!
SUPPORTED BY LEUCHTTURM1917 AND WINSOR & NEWTON
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The Hand Drawn Award 2025 is brought to you in partnership with Winsor & Newton and LEUCHTTURM1917
This Award recognises the technique and process of exemplary hand drawing skill. The category spans works created across physical (analogue) and digital media methods where hand techniques have been fundamental to the creative process. The award recognises the most accomplished visual hand communicators and those that have achieved great levels of representation through hand drawn techniques.
GIANT bundle of 20+ notebooks & sketchbooks, plus accessories from LEUCHTTURM1917
GIANT bundle of pro markers, fine liners & pencils from Winsor & Newton
Physix Chair and a brand new unreleased desk, coming March 2025 - from Vitra
HP ZBook Firefly 16” G11 Mobile Workstation with Intel® Core™ Ultra 7 from HP
Poly Studio P5 Webcam and Poly Voyager Free 60 Series Earbuds from HP
Affinity V2 Universal Licence
180 Day PRO Licence from D5 Render
12 Month Subscription License to MicroStation
12-month Subscription to SketchUp Pro
Bespoke Physical Award designed in collaboration with Smile Plastics
Tala x Farrow & Ball, The Muse Portable Lamp from Tala
Basalt Single Pendant in Stainless Steel from Tala
Kamvas Pro 13 from Huion
Medium Bucket + Zip Pouch Medium (your choice of colour) from QWSTION
TMA-2 Move Wireless Headphones from AIAIAI
‘Earth, Sky and Water: Houses in the Nordic Style’, ‘Neri & Hu Design and Research Office’ and ‘The Iconic American House’ from Thames & Hudson
Be featured in the London Exhibition 2025
International publication in the Ideas Pocketbook 2025 and the Archisource website and social media
digital drafting AWARD
PRIZES WORTH OVER £8,500!
SUPPORTED BY BENTLEY’S MICROSTATION
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The Digital Drafting Award 2025 is brought to you in partnership with Bentley’s MicroStation
Awarded to a standout representation of exemplar quality demonstrating excellence across 2D / 3D digital drafting. This award recognises all types of drawings and this genre seeks to find the most accomplished drawings across all produced through the creative process of 2D / 3D CAD, BIM to other digital drafting software in any style.
12 Month Subscription License to MicroStation
HP Z2 G9 Mini Workstation with Intel® Core™ i7
OMEN by HP 27 inch QHD Gaming Monitor from HP
Poly Studio P5 Webcam and Poly Voyager Free 60 Series Earbuds from HP
Affinity V2 Universal Licence
180 Day PRO Licence from D5 Render
12-month Subscription to SketchUp Pro
Bespoke Physical Award designed in collaboration with Smile Plastics
David Weeks Echo Table Lamp UK with Sphere IV from Tala
Basalt Single Pendant in Stainless Steel from Tala
GIANT bundle of 20+ notebooks & sketchbooks, plus accessories from LEUCHTTURM1917
GIANT bundle of pro markers, fine liners & pencils from Winsor & Newton
Kamvas Pro 16 from Huion
Zip Pack / Bananatex from QWSTION
TMA-2 Move Wireless Headphones from AIAIAI
‘New Nordic House’, ‘Byoung Cho: My Life as an Architect in Seoul’ and ‘Vincent Van Duysen 2009-2018’ from Thames & Hudson
Be featured in the London Exhibition 2025
International publication in the Ideas Pocketbook 2025 and the Archisource website and social media
DIGITAL MEDIA award
PRIZES WORTH OVER £8,500!
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Awarded to an outstanding drawing which excels within the field and process of digital media. The Awards spans all types of drawings and digital mediums recognising standout works across illustrative, collage, to digital hand drawings created in any style, showcasing those that have truly excelled with their approach to digital media production and digital creative approach.
HP Z2 G9 Mini Workstation with Intel® Core™ i7
Poly Studio P5 Webcam and Poly Voyager Free 60 Series Earbuds from HP
12-month Subscription to SketchUp Pro
Affinity V2 Universal Licence
12 Month Subscription License to MicroStation
180 Day PRO Licence from D5 Render
Bespoke Physical Award designed in collaboration with Smile Plastics
Tala x Farrow & Ball, The Muse Portable Lamp from Tala
David Weeks Echo Chandelier EU with Sphere IV from Tala
GIANT bundle of 20+ notebooks & sketchbooks, plus accessories from LEUCHTTURM1917
GIANT bundle of pro markers, fine liners & pencils from Winsor & Newton
Kamvas Pro 12 from Huion
Roll Pack / Bananatex® (your choice of colour) from QWSTION
TMA-2 Move Wireless Headphones from AIAIAI
‘Kengo Kuma Complete Works’, ‘Architect’s Houses’ and ‘Glenn Murcutt: Unbuilt Works’ from Thames & Hudson
Be featured in the London Exhibition 2025
International publication in the Ideas Pocketbook 2025 and the Archisource website and social media
MIXED MEDIA AWARD
PRIZES WORTH OVER £8,500!
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Awarded to a standout representation of exemplar quality demonstrating excellence of craft and representation across multiple media from physical (analogue) to digital media. This award recognises all types of representations and seeks to award those that have achieved captivating visual creations that bridge between two or more media methods.
HP ZBook Firefly 16” G11 Mobile Workstation with Intel® Core™ Ultra 7 from HP
Poly Studio P5 Webcam and Poly Voyager Free 60 Series Earbuds from HP
12 Month Subscription License to MicroStation
Bespoke Physical Award designed in collaboration with Smile Plastics
GIANT bundle of 25 notebooks & sketchbooks, plus accessories from LEUCHTTURM1917
GIANT bundle of pro markers, fine liners & pencils from Winsor & Newton
12-month Subscription to SketchUp Pro
180 Day PRO Licence from D5 Render
Affinity V2 Universal Licence
Tala x Farrow & Ball, The Muse Portable Lamp in Setting Plaster from Tala
David Weeks Echo Floor Lamp UK with Sphere IV from Tala
Kamvas 22 Plus from Huion
Bananatex Tote Bag Large (your choice of colour) from QWSTION
TMA-2 Move Wireless Headphones from AIAIAI
’Mok Wei Wei: Works by W Architects’, ‘Sean Godsell: Houses’ and ‘California Houses’ from Thames & Hudson
Be featured in the London Exhibition 2025
International publication in the Ideas Pocketbook 2025 and the Archisource website and social media
COMMENDATIONS
COMMENDATIONS + MEDALS
Affinity V2 Universal Licence
180 Day PRO Licence from D5 Render
Have your works exhibited in the London Exhibition 2025
Bespoke Physical Commendation designed in collaboration with Smile Plastics for Highly Commended + Medals
International publication in the Ideas Pocketbook 2025 and the Archisource website and social media
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SHORTLIST
Affinity V2 Universal Licence
180 Day PRO Licence from D5 Render
Have your works exhibited in the London Exhibition 2025
International publication in the Ideas Pocketbook 2025, the ultimate inspiration reference. Check out Previous Editions featuring the shortlists from past years.
Shortlisted highlights will receive international publication across Archisource social media channels
PRIZE PARTNERS
With a massive thanks to our prize partners!
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Vitra believes that environments shape our thoughts and feelings, whether we are at home, at work or on the go. Vitra works every day to better our surroundings through the power of design.
A family business in its third generation, Vitra follows an environmental, cultural and commercial mission. The Vitra Campus and the Vitra Design Museum inspire visitors and employees alike with their exhibitions, design archives and a comprehensive furniture collection. They further our understanding of the role played by design and architecture in defining our future spaces. Environmental consciousness finds expression in all of Vitra’s activities. It is manifested in how Vitra develops and manufactures its products, in the sourcing of raw materials and the organisation of its supply chain. Every new insight is regarded as an opportunity for further development.
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The artists’ ally since 1832, Winsor & Newton is always innovating to help creators develop and flourish, with one of the widest portfolios of art materials in the world. We believe that the creative process helps us grow, and our vision is for every artist to experience the rewards of that growth. That’s why every product we make is planned, developed and created ‘through the eyes of the artist’, with the insight, desires and needs of creators at its core.
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The creators of beautiful, sustainable lighting.
Tala create high-quality, sustainable LED lights for homes, offices and every space in between. Founded in 2015 by a team who believed great design was the fastest way to a low-carbon world. Since then Tala has become one of the leaders in design-led, sustainable lighting: proud to be creating lights that are gentle on the planet, make homes look great and make life feel brighter.
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Swiss brand QWSTION challenges conventional ways of designing, making and using everyday goods. The result are bags created from plants instead of plastic – designing for circularity is their answer.
Most everyday goods today have no end-of-life solution – at some point they become waste. QWSTION was founded in Zurich in 2008 to question the norm of how things are designed, made and used. Bags and everyday goods designed for circularity are the result – made from plants instead of plastic.
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AIAIAI is a Danish audio company dedicated to empowering the future of music creation. With an ambition to break down technical, cultural, and creative barriers, our products fit the versatile needs of the modern music creator - on the road, in the studio, and on stage. Driven by a responsible design philosophy, and with a heritage in Scandinavian design, our products are designed to last.
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Founded in the year 1917, LEUCHTTURM can now look back on over 100 years of experience in the manufacture of high-quality stationery. We are guided by the idea of producing well thought-out notebooks and planners which meet our customers’ high standards of quality and are a pleasure to use. Characterised by a love of the product, functional details, outstanding quality and a wide range of colours, what LEUCHTTURM1917 stands for – above all – is a clear design language, which has won many awards.
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Huion is committed to providing diverse digital ink devices to allow you to express your ideas and values with boundless imagination and creativity, regardless of your background, role or career.
We are grappling with bringing more possibilities to the industry, and we are the best companion when you are after a breakthrough.
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Thames & Hudson is one of the world’s leading publishers of illustrated books, publishing high-quality titles across all areas of visual creativity.
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The award-winning graphic design, image editing and page layout software used by architects around the world.
Affinity is the only creative suite offering vector graphic design, image editing and page layout fully integrated across Mac, iPad and Windows PC.
The top 250 entrants shortlisted will receive Affinity V2 Universal Licence for free; worth £159.99, the licence includes Affinity Designer 2, Affinity Photo 2 and Affinity Publisher 2 for Mac, iPad and Windows PC.
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MicroStation is the instrument professionals rely on to design, model, and manage infrastructure.
Hear more about Bentley’s MicroStation on our Partners page.
Each winner will receive a 12 Month Subscription License to MicroStation!
