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The next Vision Awards will open in spring 2026!
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Honoring architecture’s most visionary creators.
The Vision Awards honors the creators shaping the future of architecture — through both design and visual storytelling.
From bold concept designs, renderings and drawings to powerful photographs and cinematic videos, the program celebrates the people crafting today’s most compelling architectural ideas and imagery.
Select Winners will be showcased in Paris and all will be featured in the Visionary 100, the global index of creators pushing the boundaries of architectural communication.
Get recognized, be named a visionary, and see your work exhibited!
Join us in Paris as an architectural visionary.
New this year, Vision Awards Winners will be showcased at RELEASE [AEC], a major industry conference hosted at the iconic Cité des Sciences et de l'Industrie in Paris this fall.
Becoming part of the Vision Awards community offers a powerful opportunity to share industry knowledge, strike up collaborations, and position yourself as a key voice in your industry.
Join the world’s largest celebration of architectural ideas and connect with like-minded innovators, both online and in-person!
In collaboration with
The Vision Awards Jury
Have your work reviewed by visionary leaders from the world of architecture, design, technology and beyond.
Past and present jurors include:
Daniel Libeskind
Founding Principal
Studio Libeskind
Ema Peter
Founder
Ema Peter Photography
Winka Dubbeldam
Principal Partner
ARCHI-TECTONICS
Ismail Seleit
Architect & AI Innovator
Foster + Partners
Steven Holl
Founding Principal
Steven Holl Architects
Amanda Ferber
Founder
Architecture Hunter
Mengyi Fan
Director of Visualization
SHoP Architects
Sanjay Puri
Principal
Sanjay Puri Architects
"Judging the Architizer Vision Awards was truly rewarding. The caliber of submissions was outstanding, and I found the program both inspiring and thought-provoking."
Get featured alongside the world's leading creators.
Enter for a shot at joining the Visionary 100, confirming yourself as one of the most innovative thinkers and creators in architecture. One of Architizer's most-read publications annually, the Visionary 100 profiles the world's top architectural designers, photographers, videographers, visualizers and more.
Winners also receive:
- Major editorial coverage: Inclusion in the Winners Announcement and Gallery on Architizer.com, providing lifelong visibility for your work.
- Global exposure: Get seen by Architizer’s community of millions across social media channels, newsletters, and editorial stories.
- Official Winner's Certificate and digital badges to promote and celebrate your status as a visionary in architecture.
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Video publication: Select video winners will also see their work published on DESIGNTV, the premier video platform for designers!
Gain global recognition across every medium.
The 2026 Vision Awards introduces a diverse range of accolades designed to celebrate all architectural creators, including categories for:
- Conceptual Projects: Showcasing unbuilt works, planned projects and visions for the future of architecture through a variety of creative mediums.
- Architectural Representation: Celebrating standout single images or videos across photography, video, renderings and drawing.
- Architectural Visionaries: Honoring innovative design firms and creators demonstrating excellence in architectural representation across disciplines.
Together, the Vision Awards Winners will form a international exhibition that spotlights the most innovative thinkers in architecture — a source of inspiration for clients and collaborators alike.
See your work published in Metropolis Magazine!
Select winners from this season's Vision Awards will be featured in print in the spring 2027 edition of Metropolis magazine, placing your work in the hands of a whole new audience.
More than just a print publication, Metropolis operates at the convergence of architecture, design, and culture. Its award-winning platforms and global network of journalists reach a diverse audience of architects, interior designers, clients, specifiers, educators, and industry influencers.
This special issue of Metropolis will be distributed at the 2027 AIA Convention, meaning your name will become known to thousands of industry leaders from around the world!