A’ Design Award & Competition

Next September 30th is the deadline for application for the A’ Design Award & Competition, an international event that annually awards several works of design, architecture, art and engineering, in over 100 categories that cover all project stages, from concept to prototypes and production phases.

The main objective is to promote the practice and the work of all winning participants - architects, designers, engineers, studios and companies - providing disclosure and connecting them with key industry players.

Shenzhen Universiade Sports Center by Helmut Angerer & Jan Nielsen | 2012-2013 Platinum A' Design Award Winner

The competition emphasizes above all the development of ideas, regardless of their level of development. The projects will be published and presented to new markets and product developers still at concept stage, presenting them to entrepreneurs and manufacturers that are able to turn their projects into reality.

Aix Arome Cafe by One Plus Partnership Ltd | 2012-2013 Platinum A' Design Award Winner

The title of winner of an A 'Design Award category is a mark of excellence in design, internationally recognized, attracting the attention of professionals related to this area.

Urban Contemporary (Hotel) by Fabrice Mini | 2012-2013 Platinum A' Design Award Winner  

All projects submitted are evaluated through a blind process, providing a fair, ethical and competitive platform where companies, designers and developers can present their concepts to a global audience.

Residential House by Studio Mk27 | 2012-2013 Platinum A' Design Award Winner  

The A’ Design Award & Competition is divided into four main themes, with more than 100 sub-categories (full list here), that all proposals can be analyzed on fair terms.

Golden Moon by Laboratory For Explorative Architecture & Design Ltd. | 2012-2013 Platinum A' Design Award Winner  

By disseminating, promoting and publicizing the award winners, the A 'Design Award & Competition aims to create new opportunities while supporting the global design culture.

You can view some of the work presented here: http://www.designmag.org/