Archello is excited to introduce a new set of twelve 'Unbuilt' project awards for the Archello Awards 2025 program. These awards aim to recognize architectural vision and innovation in projects that remain unconstructed, showcasing bold ideas, groundbreaking designs, and future-ready solutions. The awards honor unbuilt projects across a range of categories, celebrating the creative and forward-thinking concepts that push the boundaries of architecture and design.
The 'Unbuilt' category awards will further expand Archello's recognition of exceptional designs that embody innovation, sustainability, community engagement and design precision, even before they come to life.
Here are the new 'Unbuilt' award categories for 2025:
Unbuilt Housing Project of the Year
This category celebrates unbuilt housing projects that demonstrate a thoughtful approach to livability, community integration, and environmental harmony. Submissions can include single-family homes, multi-family housing, or large residential developments that showcase visionary approaches to space, sustainability, and user-centric design.
Unbuilt Office Project of the Year
As workplaces evolve, this category highlights unbuilt office designs that propose innovative spatial arrangements, energy-efficient systems, or aesthetic inspiration. Submissions might explore hybrid working models, adaptive reuse, and cutting-edge solutions for productivity and collaboration.
Unbuilt School Project of the Year
This award honors designs for primary, secondary, or higher education facilities that prioritize learning, growth, and collaboration. Submissions can incorporate flexible spaces, sustainable materials, and forward-thinking design principles to meet the needs of students, teachers, and communities.
Unbuilt Healthcare Project of the Year
Healthcare design is critical to patient and staff well-being. This category recognizes unbuilt healthcare facilities—from hospitals to clinics—emphasizing functional layouts, healing environments, and energy efficiency to address evolving medical needs.
Unbuilt Leisure Project of the Year
Leisure spaces inspire relaxation and community. This category celebrates unbuilt designs for sports centers, entertainment venues, and other leisure facilities that prioritize user experience, design excellence, and seamless integration with their surroundings.
Unbuilt Public Project of the Year
Public architecture plays a vital role in civic life. This award honors unbuilt designs for libraries, transportation hubs, and cultural centers that emphasize accessibility, inclusivity, and landmark potential while addressing practical community needs.
Unbuilt Interiors Project of the Year
Interior spaces define how we interact with architecture. This category celebrates unbuilt interior designs that creatively balance functionality, aesthetics, and sustainability. Submissions might showcase bold material choices, innovative layouts, and unique user experiences.
Unbuilt Landscape Project of the Year
Landscape projects shape our relationship with the environment. This award recognizes unbuilt designs for parks, urban spaces, or ecological sites that prioritize sustainability, community well-being, and resilience. Projects might address challenges such as climate change, biodiversity, and urban density.
Unbuilt Mixed-Use Project of the Year
Mixed-use developments can redefine urban life. This category highlights unbuilt projects that creatively combine residential, commercial, and recreational functions. Submissions should explore sustainability, vertical density, and harmonious multi-use integration.
Unbuilt Transformation Project of the Year
Adaptive reuse transforms old spaces into new opportunities. This category celebrates unbuilt proposals that reimagine existing structures, showcasing creativity in design transformation, sustainability, and preserving original character.
Unbuilt Small Project of the Year
Small projects can make a big impact. This award recognizes unbuilt designs under 25 m² that deliver innovative, efficient, and purposeful solutions. Submissions should demonstrate the ability to address specific needs with minimal but impactful interventions.
Unbuilt Industrial Project of the Year
Industrial architecture often pushes the limits of functionality. This category honors unbuilt designs for factories, warehouses, laboratories, and other facilities that demonstrate technology integration, sustainability, and adaptability, addressing both human and machine needs.
See the full list of Archello Awards 2025 project awards categories here
