International Architecture & Design Awards (IADA) 2027
The International Architecture & Design Awards (IADA) include a dedicated Landscape discipline for gardens, parks, waterfronts, streetscapes and ecological interventions. IADA 2027 is open to landscape architects, garden designers, urban designers, studios and students, and every entry is evaluated by an independent international jury. This page brings together the 24 landscape nominations, IADA 2027 fees and deadlines, how landscape projects are judged and recent winners.
Why enter a landscape architecture award?
Landscape work is often hard to show in a portfolio: it matures over years, depends on seasons and is experienced on foot rather than from one viewpoint. An independent award gives a landscape project documented, third-party recognition that you can cite in proposals, competition applications and communication with clients and municipalities.
Each IADA winner receives a published winner page with the project description, images, design team and credits. Certificates, winner logos and graphic materials are available in the participant account, and a physical trophy can be ordered separately; it is optional. IADA is organised by Architecture & Design Community (ADC) and has run since 2019; IADA 2027 lists 19 disciplines and 640 nominations in total.
Landscape nominations at IADA 2027
The Landscape discipline includes 24 nominations, organised by setting (residential, public, hospitality, institutional, coastal) and by design challenge (planting, water, hardscape, habitat, lighting, wayfinding). Choose the nomination that describes the main contribution of your project. If a second nomination also fits, you can add it during registration or later while registration remains open; each additional nomination is paid separately.
| Nominations | |
|---|---|
| Residential Landscape Design | Public & Urban Landscape Design |
| Balcony & Terrace Design | Cultural Heritage & Historical Site Design |
| Garden & Green Space Design | Hospitality Landscape Design (Hotels & Resorts) |
| Industrial & Manufacturing Landscape Design | Institutional & Educational Landscape Design |
| Landscape Maintenance & Management | Landscape Renovation & Restoration |
| Open Space & Park Design | Sculpture & Art Installation Design |
| Water Conservation & Sustainable Landscape Design | Coastal & Waterfront Landscape Design |
| Plaza & Courtyard Design | Streetscape & Pedestrian Design |
| Rooftop & Green Roof Design | Hardscape & Paving Design |
| Lighting Design for Landscapes | Planting Design & Horticulture |
| Playgrounds & Recreational Spaces | Wayfinding & Signage Design |
| Wildlife & Habitat Design | Custom & Other Landscape Design |
Landscape-related work also appears in other disciplines: Architecture includes Parks, Gardens & Landscape Design and Urban Design & Master Planning. Compare all options on the IADA categories and nominations page.
Built landscapes and concepts
IADA accepts both completed landscapes and unbuilt proposals, and the project status is shown on each winner page. Recent landscape winners include a completed hotel park in Liechtenstein and a completed cultural centre landscape in Colombia, alongside an ecological corridor presented as a concept. Participants enter as professionals or as students; students receive a 50% discount on entry fees.
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
Registration and project submission have separate deadlines. Full details are on the entry fees and deadlines pages.
Register your landscape project
How landscape projects are judged
Each member of the jury evaluates every project in its nomination against three criteria:
- Innovation & Originality: the strength of the landscape idea and how it responds to its site.
- Design & Aesthetic Quality: spatial composition, planting, materials and detailing.
- Functionality & Spatial Integration: how people use the space and how it connects to its ecological and urban context.
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 landscape winners
A selection of Platinum and Gold landscape winners from IADA 2025 and 2026, with the project status shown on each winner page.
| Project | Studio | Country | Award | Nomination | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Waldhotelpark Vaduz | PVLA AG | Liechtenstein | Platinum, IADA 2026 | Open Space & Park Design | Completed / Built |
| Villas de San Pablo Cultural Center | Urban Transformation Program Colombia | Colombia | Platinum, IADA 2026 | Public & Urban Landscape Design | Completed / Built |
| Resilient Flow: The Jaipur Ecological Corridor | Void Atelier | United States | Gold, IADA 2026 | Water Conservation & Sustainable Landscape Design | Concept |
| A Modern Stately Garden | GREENPLUS | Greece | Platinum, IADA 2025 | Planting Design & Horticulture | Completed / Built |
| Garden of Green Field | Millet Design | Taiwan | Platinum, IADA 2025 | Landscape Renovation & Restoration | Completed / Built |
Browse more projects in the IADA winners archive.
Preparing a strong landscape entry
A landscape jury cannot walk through your project, so the presentation has to do it for them. Start with the site: what it was before, the constraints you worked with and the goal of the intervention. Then show how the design works at different scales, from the overall plan to the planting palette and paving details.
- Include a site plan and at least one section to explain levels, water and circulation.
- Show the landscape in use and, where possible, across seasons or at different times of day.
- Explain planting, soil and water decisions, especially if sustainability is part of the concept.
- State the project status honestly (built or concept) and credit the full team, including collaborating architects and engineers.
Our guide How to enter IADA covers the materials you need and the order in which to prepare them.
How to enter IADA 2027 in four steps
- Create your participant account. Registration and submission are managed in your account.
- Register your project and pay the entry fee. Choose your landscape nomination and any additional nominations.
- Prepare your presentation. Project description, images and drawings; our guide How to enter IADA explains what to prepare.
- Submit before 12 April 2027. Winners are announced on 14 May 2027.
Landscape architecture awards FAQ
Can I enter a landscape project that is not built yet?
Yes. IADA accepts both built projects and concepts. Select the status that accurately describes your project when you register.
Which nomination should I choose for a hotel garden or resort landscape?
Hospitality Landscape Design (Hotels & Resorts) is intended for these projects. If the project is mainly about planting or water, you can add Planting Design & Horticulture or Water Conservation & Sustainable Landscape Design as additional nominations.
Can one landscape project be entered in several nominations?
Yes. The first nomination is included in the project entry fee; each additional nomination is paid separately. Choose only nominations that your presentation supports.
How much does it cost to enter a landscape project in 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.
Who judges the landscape entries?
An independent international jury. Each member scores projects against three published criteria, and the scores are averaged. See the IADA jury.
When are the IADA 2027 winners announced?
On 14 May 2027. The project submission deadline is 12 April 2027.
Ready to enter your landscape 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.