International Architecture & Design Awards (IADA) 2027
The International Architecture & Design Awards (IADA) recognise interior design from around the world, from corporate headquarters and museums to healthcare centres, shops and workplaces. IADA 2027 is open to interior designers, architects and studios as well as students, and every entry is evaluated by an independent international jury. This page covers the interior design nominations, IADA 2027 fees and deadlines, how interiors are judged and examples of recent winners.
Interior design awards for public, commercial and workplace projects
Interior projects for companies and institutions are often the hardest to show: offices, clinics, galleries and public buildings are designed around people, processes and brand, not only atmosphere. IADA gives these projects their own nominations, so a workplace is compared with workplaces and a museum interior with other exhibition spaces.
IADA is organised by Architecture & Design Community (ADC), operated by Digital Art Group sp. z o.o. in Kraków, Poland, and has been running since 2019. IADA 2027 lists 19 disciplines and 640 nominations; the Interior discipline alone has 32 nominations.
Key interior nominations
These nominations cover commercial, workplace, public, cultural and healthcare interiors:
| Nomination | Typical projects |
|---|---|
| Commercial & Retail Interior Design | Shops, flagship stores, commercial spaces |
| Corporate & Office Interior Design | Headquarters and corporate offices |
| Workplace & Co-working Space Interior Design | Flexible workplaces and co-working spaces |
| Public Building & Institutional Interior Design | Civic, cultural and institutional interiors |
| Healthcare & Medical Facility Interior Design | Clinics, hospitals and care centres |
| Showroom, Exhibit & Gallery Interior Design | Museums, exhibitions, showrooms and galleries |
| Leisure, Wellness & Recreation Spaces | Clubs, leisure and wellness interiors |
| Spa, Fitness & Gym Interior Design | Spas, gyms and fitness studios |
| Renovation & Interior Remodeling | Interior transformations of existing spaces |
| Interior Design Elements & Materials | Surfaces, installations and material innovation |
| Lighting & Fixture Design | Lighting schemes and fixtures for interiors |
| Sustainable & Eco-friendly Interior Design | Interiors with a clear environmental strategy |
The Interior discipline also includes Hospitality & Hotel Interior Design, Restaurant, Bar & Cafe Interior Design, Residential Interior Design (Housing & Apartment), Intelligent & Smart Home Design, Kitchen & Dining Room Design, Bedroom & Master Suite Design, Children’s Rooms, Nurseries & Playrooms, Living Room & Family Room Design, Bathroom & Powder Room Design, Home Office & Study Design, Home Theater & Media Room Design, Outdoor Living & Patio Design, Entryway, Hallway & Staircase Design, Laundry Room & Mudroom Design, Garage & Workshop Design, Library & Reading Room Design, Game Room & Entertainment Space Design, Wine Cellar & Tasting Room Design, Closet & Storage Design and Custom & Other Interior Design. See every nomination on the IADA categories and nominations page.
Built interiors and concepts
Both completed interiors and concepts can enter; the project status is shown on each winner page. In 2026, for example, a completed museum interior and a healthcare centre presented as a concept both received Platinum awards. You can enter the same project in more than one nomination, for example a corporate headquarters in Corporate & Office Interior Design and in Sustainable & Eco-friendly Interior Design, if the presentation supports both.
IADA 2027 fees and deadlines
The entry fee depends on the registration period. The fee for the first project includes one nomination; each additional nomination for the same project costs less.
| Registration period | Register by | First project | Each additional nomination |
|---|---|---|---|
| Early Bird | 13 November 2026 | $140 | $90 |
| Advance | 18 December 2026 | $170 | $110 |
| Standard | 29 January 2027 | $200 | $130 |
| Extended | 5 February 2027 | $230 | $150 |
| Late | 9 April 2027 | $260 | $170 |
- Project submission deadline: 12 April 2027
- Winners announced: 14 May 2027
- Students: 50% discount on entry fees
See the entry fees and deadlines pages for full details.
Register your interior project
How interior design projects are judged
Each jury member scores every project in its nomination on three criteria:
- Innovation & Originality: the idea behind the interior and how new or distinctive it is.
- Design & Aesthetic Quality: materials, colour, light, furniture and detailing.
- Functionality & Spatial Integration: how well the space serves its users, from workflows in an office to visitor routes in a museum.
The jury scores each entry against these published criteria and the scores are averaged. The highest-ranked projects receive Platinum, Gold, Silver or Bronze awards, and Honourable Mentions may also be given. Meet the jury on the IADA jury page.
Recent IADA interior design winners
| Project | Studio | Country | Award | Nomination | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leica World | Ernst Leitz Museum | studio klv GmbH & Co. KG | Germany | Platinum, IADA 2026 | Showroom, Exhibit & Gallery Interior Design | Completed / Built |
| The Capitol Theatre (Guang Lu Building Renovation Project) | Shanghai Bund de Rockefeller Group Master Development Co. Ltd. | China | Platinum, IADA 2026 | Public Building & Institutional Interior Design | Completed / Built |
| Dubai Health Innovations | Hortion Interiors | United Arab Emirates | Platinum, IADA 2026 | Workplace & Co-working Space Interior Design | Completed / Built |
| Wildland | Bells + Whistles | United States | Platinum, IADA 2026 | Commercial & Retail Interior Design | Completed / Built |
| Kanghe Zirui Fu health care centre | KETU DESIGN | China | Platinum, IADA 2026 | Healthcare & Medical Facility Interior Design | Concept |
| Seamless Realty Office | Spaces and Design | India | Gold, IADA 2026 | Corporate & Office Interior Design | Completed / Built |
More interiors are in the IADA winners archive.
Preparing a strong interior design entry
For commercial and public interiors the jury needs to understand who uses the space and how. Start with the brief: the organisation, its users and what the interior had to achieve. Then show the design responding to it.
- Include a plan that explains zoning and circulation, not only photographs.
- Show the space in use or at human scale where possible.
- Explain material, lighting and acoustic decisions, especially in workplaces and healthcare settings.
- For renovations, show what existed before and what changed.
- Credit the full design team and state the project status accurately.
Our guide How to enter IADA explains the materials to prepare.
How to enter IADA 2027 in four steps
- Create your participant account.
- Register your project and pay the entry fee. Choose your interior nomination and any additional nominations.
- Prepare your presentation: description, images and plans.
- Submit before 12 April 2027. Winners are announced on 14 May 2027.
Interior design awards FAQ
Can an interior designer enter without the architect of the building?
Yes. Enter the interior as your project and credit the design team accurately; the award evaluates the work you present.
Can I enter a concept interior?
Yes. IADA accepts built projects and concepts. Choose the project status that describes your work.
Which nomination should I choose for an office?
Use Corporate & Office Interior Design for company offices and headquarters, or Workplace & Co-working Space Interior Design for flexible and shared workplaces. You can add a second nomination if both apply.
How much does it cost to enter IADA 2027?
In the current Early Bird period, until 13 November 2026, the first project costs $140 and each additional nomination $90. Fees increase with each registration period (see the fee table). Students receive a 50% discount.
How are interior projects judged?
Each jury member scores projects on Innovation & Originality, Design & Aesthetic Quality, and Functionality & Spatial Integration; the scores are averaged.
What do winners receive?
A published winner page, plus certificates, winner logos and graphic materials in the participant account. A physical trophy is optional.
Ready to enter your interior project?
Early Bird registration for IADA 2027 is open until 13 November 2026: $140 for the first project. Register early: fees increase with each period.