Architizer, the largest online platform for architecture, announces the official opening of the 11th annual Architizer A+Awards, recognizing the best buildings and spaces of the year. The deadline for entries is set for February 24, 2023. NPO Aoyama Design Forum (ADF) is supporting the "A+ Awards" again this year as Architizer's media partner.

Tony Fruit Office by TAA DESIGN, Photo credit: Huang Le

The Architizer A+Awards is the world's largest and most democratic architecture awards program, recognizing the exceptional work of designers in more than 82 countries worldwide. Now in its 11th season, the program is doubling down on its original mission - to democratize great design, highlight the transformative power of architecture, and recognize the work of pioneering firms striving to improve the built environment for future generations.

Qaammat Pavilion by Konstantin Arkitekter, Photo credit: Julien Lanoo

"These awards are an opportunity to share meaningful, change-making innovations so that we can continue to make even better projects for our planet and our community."

-Michael Green, Founder and Principal, MGA | Michael Green Architecture

Little Island by Heatherwick Studio, Photo credit: Timothy Schenck

"We want to create a dialogue about where architecture is heading. We constantly ask ourselves ‘Is what we're doing in this lifetime part of the solution or part of the problem?’"

-Michel Rojkind, Founder, Rojkind Arquitectos

The design and construction industry is responsible for nearly 40% of global carbon emissions, and the 11th A+Awards underscore the program's renewed commitment to sustainable design. Architects play a central role in building a more resilient world. That's why Architizer has collaborated with leading sustainability experts to recognize the diverse efforts of professionals working at the forefront of green design. The new awards highlight projects that serve as a positive precedent for green building practices in specific regions and around the world.

STUDIOS 90 by Sanjay Puri Architects, Photo credit: Ricken Desai


Staying true to the democratic judging process, the 11th A+Awards highlight the impact of design on people's daily lives through online voting by the public in each category. In collaboration with official partners v2com newswire, AIA New York, Royal Architectural Institute of Canada and Aesthetica, the 10th annual A+Awards saw more than 400,000 public votes cast for more than 5,000 entries from more than 100 countries worldwide.

Firm Awards are back again this year, recognizing the overall work of studios of varying sizes and specializations, including awards for emerging architects and interior design studios. This season also features new categories that recognize forward-thinking and emerging design projects, including those that incorporate new materials and experimental technologies, as well as spaces in the Metaverse. Full list of 119 categories.

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・Khat by Studio Toggle, Photo credit: courtesy of Studio Toggle
・550 Madison Lobby by Gensler, Photo credit: James Ewing
・Norfolk by KOICHI TAKADA ARCHITECTS, Photo credit: Scott Burrows
・Ministry of Taxes by FXCollaborative, Photo credit: Courtesy of Tefken Construction


"In every typology, there are opportunities to create spaces that foster interaction and bring communities together. We need to create such spaces in all typologies of buildings."
-Sanjay Puri, Principal, Sanjay Puri Architects

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・Timber Bridge in Gulou Waterfront by LUO studio, Photo credit: Jin Weiqi
・Restaurant of Metasequoia Grove by GOA (Group of Architects), Photo credit: Zhao Yilong


The 11th A+Awards are judged by Architizer's 250+ member Jury Academy, comprised of distinguished members of the architecture and design community, as well as luminaries from the arts, technology, fashion, media, business and real estate industries.

Notable current and past jurors include:
Wandile Mthiyane (Ubuntu Design Group)
Suchi Reddy (Reddymade)
Thomas Robinson (LEVER Architecture)
Sara Kolata (Disrupt Symposium)
Oana Stanescu (Oana Stanescu Studio)
Lesley Lokko (African Futures Institute)
Tao Liu + Chenyan Kai (Atelier Tao+c)

The Chamber Church by BUZZ / Büro Ziyu Zhuang, Photo credit: Shengliang Su

The 11th annual A+Awards also marks the return of Architizer: The World's Best Architecture, an annual compendium of the world's best spaces. Featuring winners such as Adjaye Associates, Studio Libeskind, MVRDV, Heatherwick Studio, Neri & Hu, and Kengo Kuma and Associates, the book is the definitive architectural guide of the year.

Depot Boijmans van Beuningen by MVRDV, Photo credit: Ossip van Duivenbode

Launch: October 17, 2022
Entry Deadline: February 24, 2023
Finalists Announced: May 2023
Public Voting: May 2023
Winners Announced: June 2023

Norfolk by KOICHI TAKADA ARCHITECTS, Photo credit: Scott Burrows

Architizer's main mission is to support architects. Through its inspiring content, building products marketplace, awards program, and wide online reach, Architizer connects architects with the tools they need to build better buildings, better cities, and a better world.