100,000 € Prize / Buildner's Unbuilt Award 2025

IGNITING ARCHITECTURAL INNOVATION

Unbuilt projects hold untapped potential. They tell stories of creativity, vision, and exploration. The Unbuilt Award 2025 shines a spotlight on these extraordinary designs, creating a platform for ideas that redefine boundaries. 

With categories for small, medium, and large-scale projects, this competition ensures every vision receives the attention it deserves. No qualifications are required—this open call is for everyone, everywhere. 

CATEGORIES 

• Small Wonders: Upto100m2 
• Medium Marvels: 101–999m2 
• Large Visions: Over1,000m2 

100,000 € PRIZE FUND 

Winners will share a total prize fund of 100,000 € and will also be featured in Buildner’s exclusive printed book, ensuring lasting recognition. 

THE CONTINUUM TROPHY

The winner of each category will receive a trophy designed by Germans Ermičs, known for his innovative approach to materiality and color. The Continuum Trophy symbolizes the persistence of thought and the fluid nature of creativity, serving as a timeless reminder that ideas are never lost—only transformed.

ARCHDAILY INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITY

One selected winner will be awarded a 3-6 month remote internship at ArchDaily in 2026, offering experience in architectural media, publishing, and editorial processes. The internship is paid, open to participants worldwide, and requires strong proficiency in English.

To be considered, participants must submit a CV in PDF format as part of their competition entry. Only one winner will be chosen, independently selected by ArchDaily.

COMPETITION SCHEDULE 

• Advanced Registration: 07 March – 11 September 
• Last Minute Registration: 12 September – 30 October 
• Registration Deadline: 30 October 2025 
• Submission Deadline: 20 November 2025, 23:59 (London Time) 
• Winners Announcement: 17 December 2025 

JURY PANEL 

A panel of internationally renowned architects, designers, and industry leaders will evaluate the submissions, ensuring a diverse and comprehensive assessment.

• Amale Andraos – Co-Founder, WORKac; Columbia GSAPP, United States

• David Basulto – Founder, ArchDaily, Germany

• Manuela Gatto – Director, Zaha Hadid Architects, United Kingdom

• Christele Harrouk – Editor in Chief, ArchDaily, Lebanon

• Melodie Leung – Director, Zaha Hadid Architects, United Kingdom

• Amanda Levete – Founder, AL_A

• Michael Meredith – Princeton University, MOS, United States

• Lyndon Neri – Neri&Hu; Design and Research Office, China

• Will Plowman – Partner at Foster + Partners, UAE

• Carlo Ratti – Director, MIT Senseable City Lab, United States

For detailed jury information, visit the competition website.

OPEN TO EVERYONE, EVERYWHERE, NO QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED 

The Unbuilt Award 2025 is an open invitation to present designs that inspire and challenge conventions. Celebrate the creative journey and showcase your work to a global audience. 

REGISTER NOW 

Visit unblt.com for full competition details and registration.