International Architecture & Design Awards (IADA) 2027
Factories, production plants, warehouses and data centres are some of the largest buildings being designed today, and the best of them combine efficiency with real architectural quality. The International Architecture & Design Awards (IADA) recognise industrial architecture in a dedicated nomination, evaluated by an independent international jury. This page covers that nomination, how industrial projects are judged, the IADA 2027 fees and deadlines and recent winners.
Why enter the industrial buildings category of IADA?
Industrial buildings are often judged only on cost and schedule. An independent award documents the design quality of the project, the working environment it creates and its place in the landscape, and gives architects and clients third-party recognition they can cite with future clients.
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; a physical trophy can be ordered separately. IADA is organised by Architecture & Design Community (ADC) and has run since 2019; IADA 2027 lists 19 disciplines and 640 nominations in total.
Industrial nominations at IADA 2027
The main nomination is Industrial & Manufacturing Facilities in the Architecture discipline. Landscapes for industrial sites and unbuilt industrial concepts have their own nominations; each additional nomination is paid separately.
| Nomination | Discipline | Typical projects |
|---|---|---|
| Industrial & Manufacturing Facilities | Architecture | Factories, plants, warehouses, logistics and data centres |
| Industrial & Manufacturing Landscape Design | Landscape | Landscape design for industrial sites and campuses |
| Industrial & Manufacturing Design | Conceptual | Unbuilt concepts for industry and production |
Offices and headquarters are covered on our IADA commercial and mixed-use buildings category page. Compare all options on the IADA categories and nominations page.
Built projects and concepts
IADA accepts both completed projects and unbuilt concepts, and the project status is shown on each winner page. Recent winners include Miroku Nissho Factory in Japan by Kawada Industries, Inc. + MR STUDIO Co., Ltd., a completed Platinum winner, and The Distillery Forge in Cyprus by SK Architects, a Platinum winner presented as a concept. Students are judged by the same jury against the same criteria and receive a 50% discount on everything except trophies.
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.
How industrial projects are judged
Each member of the jury evaluates every project in its nomination against three criteria:
- Innovation & Originality: the architectural idea within a technical and economic brief.
- Design & Aesthetic Quality: form, structure, materials and the quality of the working environment.
- Functionality & Spatial Integration: production flows, logistics, flexibility and how the building fits its site.
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 industrial architecture winners
Winners in the Industrial & Manufacturing Facilities nomination from IADA 2024 to 2026.
| Project | Studio | Country | Award | Nomination | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miroku Nissho Factory | Kawada Industries, Inc. + MR STUDIO Co., Ltd. | Japan | Platinum, IADA 2026 | Industrial & Manufacturing Facilities | Completed / Built |
| The Distillery Forge | SK Architects | Cyprus | Platinum, IADA 2026 | Industrial & Manufacturing Facilities | Concept |
| I WILL Factory and Office | WSAA Design Team | Taiwan | Platinum, IADA 2025 | Industrial & Manufacturing Facilities | Completed |
| Anadolu Data Center Campus Phase-1 | Manço Architects | Türkiye | Gold, IADA 2025 | Industrial & Manufacturing Facilities | Completed |
| DAIKIN NEW FACTORY IN POLAND | TAKENAKA EUROPE GmbH | Poland | Silver, IADA 2025 | Industrial & Manufacturing Facilities | Completed |
| Of Brick And Breath | IX Architects Pte Ltd | Singapore | Platinum, IADA 2024 | Industrial & Manufacturing Facilities | Completed |
Browse more projects in the IADA winners archive.
Preparing a strong industrial entry
- Explain the brief: the process housed in the building, capacity and technical constraints.
- Show how people work in the building, not only the exterior.
- Include site plans and sections that explain logistics, daylight and services.
- State the project status (built or concept) and credit the full team, including 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 industrial 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.
IADA industrial buildings category FAQ
Which nomination fits a factory, warehouse or data centre?
Industrial & Manufacturing Facilities in the Architecture discipline.
Can I enter an industrial project that is not built yet?
Yes. IADA accepts concepts as well as built projects. Select Concept as the project status when you register.
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 on everything except trophies.
Who judges the entries?
An independent international jury. Each member scores projects against three published criteria, and the scores are averaged. See the IADA jury.
Can I enter a project that has already been entered elsewhere?
Yes, as long as you hold the right to submit it. A project that did not win in another competition can be entered in IADA.
When are the IADA 2027 winners announced?
On 14 May 2027. The project submission deadline is 12 April 2027.
Ready to enter your industrial 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.