100,000 € prize Buildner's Unbuilt Award 2025 final registration deadline today!

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: Up to 100m2 
• Medium Marvels: 101–999m2 
• Large Visions: Over 1,000m2 

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. 

COMPETITION SCHEDULE 

• Early Bird Registration: 31 October – 06 March 
• 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 

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.

JURY PANEL 

An esteemed panel of industry leaders will evaluate submissions, ensuring a diverse and comprehensive assessment. 

1. Amale Andraos - Co-Founder, WORKac; Columbia GSAPP, USA.
2. David Basulto - Founder, ArchDaily, Germany.
3. Manuela Gatto - Director, Zaha Hadid Architects, UK.
4. Christele Harrouk - Editor in Chief, ArchDaily, Lebanon.
5. Melodie Leung - Director, Zaha Hadid Architects, UK.
6. Amanda Levete - Founder, AL_A.
7. Michael Meredith - Princeton University, MOS, USA.
8. Will Plowman - Partner at Foster + Partners, UAE.
9. Carlo Ratti - Director, MIT Senseable City Lab, USA

For detailed jury information, visit the competition website.