Best Retail Project
of the Year

The award will go to the best retail project of the year on the basis of design, interiors, and innovation. The project to consider for this category are shopping malls, stand-alone retail outlets, also includes spas, gyms, and salons. This award will be chosen by a panel of judges who will take the design aspect affecting the retail experience of customers strongly in consideration. Entries should support their nomination with no more than 1000 words of description of the retail project and it’s standout features making the retail experience a joyous one.

Commercial Project
of the Year

This award is for the outstanding interior design for a commercial/public sector project, which includes museums, government buildings, cinemas, airports, offices, and galleries in the Middle East. Judges will make their choice on the basis of the design, innovation, and technology, used in the project.
Entries should support their nomination with no more than 1000 words of description of the commercial project and standout features of the development.

Residential Project
of the Year

This award is for the outstanding residential project in the Middle East based on the design, innovation, and creativity. Judges will make their choice on the basis of the various aspects of design like technology, lighting, walls, flooring, façade, outdoor area, and interiors.
Entries should support their nomination with no more than 1000 words of description of the residential project and its

Design Education
of the Year

This award is for an outstanding school or a university development in the Middle East. Judges will make their decision on the basis of design, innovation, and how engaging and inspiring are the interiors for the student.
Entries should support their nomination with no more than 1000 words of description of the design education development and its design highlights.

Landscape Project
of the Year

The award will go to the best landscape project of the year on the basis of design and technology. This award will be chosen by a panel of judges who will take into consideration the landscape design and the aspect of sustainability.
Entries should support their nomination with no more than 1000 words of description of the landscape project and the note-worthy design highlights.

Sustainable Project
of the Year

The award will go to the outstanding project —residential, commercial, or retail, which is most sustainable, and has used extensive environment-friendly initiatives hence reducing the carbon footprints.
Entries should support their nomination with no more than 1000 words of description of the sustainable project and the note-worthy design and technology highlights.

Hospitality Project
of the Year (Hotels)

This award is for a remarkable hotel or resort project in the region.

Hospitality Project Design (Restaurants, Bars, And Clubs)

The award will go to the outstanding hospitality project—either restaurant, bar, or a club in the Middle East with striking interiors and creative design concepts. The judges will focus on projects high on design aesthetics and that promotes social interaction.

Innovation In
Design Award

The award will go to the most innovative design-led project in the Middle East. It could be either public, residential, retail, or a design education project high on innovative elements, better solutions, and newness. The judges will focus on highly innovative projects in terms of design, technology, and materials.
Entries should support their nomination with no more than 1000 words of description of the hospitality project and design highlights.

Healthcare Project
of the Year

The award will go to an incredible healthcare project with a design that promotes the health and well-being of its occupants. Judges will be looking for a project with a holistic design and innovative approaches to healthcare environments.
Entries should support their nomination with no more than 1000 words of description of the healthcare project and the note-worthy design features.

Interior Fit-out Project
of the Year

The award will go to the best interior fit-out project of the year on the basis of design, fit-out works, and technology. This award will be chosen by a panel of judges who will take into account the project that showcases excellence in main areas of fit-out.
Entries should support their nomination with no more than 1000 words of description of the project and the note-worthy fit-out features.

Refurbishment Project
of the Year

The best selection of adaptive reuse and refurbishment architecture project in the Middle East

Mixed-use Development
of the Year

This category awards the best overall architecture for a built architectural complex with multiple and combined functions, including (but not limited to) commercial, residential, co-working, institutional, health and wellness, cultural, hospitality, sports and recreation, transportation and more, and are physically and functionally integrated.

Master Plan
of the Year

Any master plan dedicated to the long-term connections between buildings, infrastructure, social and economic conditions, environments, and future development.

Best Future
Project

This category is dedicated to any type of building and development that is already in progress or slated to begin construction soon, and gives an insight into what the future may hold through distinct architectural, use of advanced technology, and environmental qualities.

Design & Build Project
of the Year

Judges will evaluate submissions based on materiality, colour, contrast, texture, how it responds to its contextual surroundings, how the design was interpreted to the brief of the client, how it creates a space which is culturally relevant, as well as being unique and contemporary for the built environment.
Entries should support their nomination with no more than 1000 words of description of the healthcare project and the note-worthy design features.

Best Concept
Award

The award goes to a remarkable concept of an unbuilt project.

Best Restoration Project
of the Year

The award goes to restoration and preservation of a notable project.

Lighting Project
of the Year

The award will go to the outstanding lighting project completed for a residential, commercial or retail development. This award will be chosen by a panel of judges who will take into consideration technology, sustainability, and innovation.

Best Adaptive Reuse
Project

The award would go to the best adaptive reuse project that involved the repurposing of existing, sometimes historically significant, structures.

Wellbeing Project
Of The Year

This award is for the outstanding design project focussing on health and wellbeing.

Most Promising Project
Of The Year

Architecture Firm
of the Year

This award category recognises the outstanding architectural firm in the 12 months to the end of September 2021. Judges will be looking a firm, which delivers high quality projects in the MENA region. Judges will be looking for the firm’s greatest achievements, projects, and financial summary of the relevant period.
Entries for the Architecture firm of the Year category should support their nomination with no more than 1000 words about the firm and its progress.

Interior Design Firm
of the Year

The award is for an outstanding design firm of the year whose projects standout with Inspiring and creative ideas. Judges will be looking for a firm, which has shown excellence in design and delivered excellent projects on time.
Entries should support their nomination with no more than 1000 words of description about the firm and its progress.

Fit-out Firm
of the Year

The award is for the outstanding fit-out firm of the year who has delivered some amazing projects in the past 12 month till September 2021. The limelight would be on firm’s completed projects, financial summary, nature of clients, and other accomplishments.
Entries should support their nomination with no more than 1000 words of description about the firm and its achievements

Decor Retailer
of the Year

The award is for the retail company with exquisite design goods and accessories. Judges will be looking for the retailer with successful deals, nature of clients, projects associated with along with the annual turnover.
Entries should support their nomination with no more than 1000 words of description about the retail company and its clients and business.

Boutique Firm
of the Year

The award is for an outstanding boutique firm of the year whose projects standout with inspiring ideas and incredible designs. Judges will be looking for a firm with less than 20 employees who have delivered excellent projects on time and have impacted the industry with their ideologies and design beliefs.
Entries should support their nomination with no more than 1000 words of description about the firm and its progress.

Specialised Manufacturer
of the Year

The award is for an outstanding manufacturing firm which specialises in material for producing final products used in the design industry like glass doors, kitchen slabs, hardwood floors, etc.
Entries should support their nomination with no more than 1000 words of description about the firm, projects, and other achievements.

Best Workplace
of the Year

The award is presented to the architectural firm that takes on a people-centric approach and demonstrates strong commitment towards employee empowerment and enrichment. Companies must make an effort in terms of improving employee’s job satisfaction, employee recognition and retention, fair communication, and promote work-life balance.
Entries for the Best Workplace of the Year category should support their nomination with no more than 1000 words about the firm and its progress.

Best consultancy firm
of the Year

Interior Designer
of the Year

The award is for the interior designer showcasing excellence in design in the region. The judges would consider the completed projects in 12 months ending September 2021 and future exciting plans in the pipeline.
Entries should support their nomination with no more than 1000 words of description about the interior designer, clients, and proud projects.

Architect
of the Year

Saluting the outstanding architect and his excellence in the field of architecture in the region. Judges will consider the projects completed in the last 12 month until September 2021, those in pipeline and other achievements. Initiatives related to sustainability and environment should also be mentioned.
Entries should support their nomination with no more than 1000 words of description about the architect, company, projects, clients, and future projects.

Young Talent
of the Year

The award recognises the most promising designer or an architect (30 or below) who is working in the Middle East. Judges would consider the completed projects in the region, projects in the pipeline, and other accomplishments.
Entries should support their nomination with no more than 1000 words of description about the interior designer or architect, clients, and projects.

Lifetime
Achievement Award

This award will go to an individual that has made an outstanding contribution to the design and architecture sector in the region during his/her career. This award will be chosen by a panel of judges.
Entries should support their nomination with no more than 1000 words of description and also include details about the projects, accomplishments, and other contributions made towards this field.

Project Manager
of the Year

The award is for an incredible and immensely talented manager who is a valuable asset to the company. Judges will be looking for an individual who attributes to the success of a project with his/her invaluable contribution in the field of design and architecture.
Entries should support the nomination with no more than 1000 words of description and also include details about the projects, accomplishments, and other contributions made towards this field.

CEO
of the Year

The award for CEO of the Year will go to the individual who demonstrates and delivers outstanding results at his or her organisation during the previous 12 months.