International Architecture & Design Awards (IADA) 2027
Pavilions, pop-ups and temporary structures are where architects test new materials, construction systems and ideas. The International Architecture & Design Awards (IADA) recognise temporary and modular architecture in a dedicated nomination, evaluated by an independent international jury. This page covers that nomination and related ones, how projects are judged, the IADA 2027 fees and deadlines and recent winners.
Why enter the pavilions and temporary structures category of IADA?
A temporary structure may stand for a few weeks or months. An independent award keeps a permanent, published record of the project and gives the design team third-party recognition they can cite long after the structure has been dismantled.
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.
Pavilion and temporary architecture nominations at IADA 2027
The main nomination is Pop-ups, Temporary & Modular Structures in the Architecture discipline. Prefabricated structures, installations and exhibition concepts have their own nominations; each additional nomination is paid separately.
| Nomination | Discipline | Typical projects |
|---|---|---|
| Pop-ups, Temporary & Modular Structures | Architecture | Pavilions, pop-ups, temporary and modular buildings |
| Mobile Homes & Prefabricated Structures | Architecture | Mobile, prefabricated and relocatable structures |
| Sculpture & Art Installation Design | Landscape | Outdoor installations and art in the landscape |
| Exhibitions, Events & Trade Shows | Conceptual | Exhibition stands and event concepts |
Exhibition stands and events are covered on our IADA event and exhibition design 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 Green Modular Home in Viet Nam by XMArchitect, a completed Platinum winner, and Modular Straw Bale Housing for Ukrainian Refugees by S SQUARE (S²), 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 pavilions and temporary structures are judged
Each member of the jury evaluates every project in its nomination against three criteria:
- Innovation & Originality: the idea, the construction system and what the structure tests or communicates.
- Design & Aesthetic Quality: form, materials, light and the experience of visitors.
- Functionality & Spatial Integration: assembly, reuse or relocation, and how the structure works for its programme.
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 pavilion and temporary architecture winners
Winners in the Pop-ups, Temporary & Modular Structures nomination and its predecessor.
| Project | Studio | Country | Award | Nomination | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Green Modular Home | XMArchitect | Viet Nam | Platinum, IADA 2026 | Pop-ups, Temporary & Modular Structures | Completed / Built |
| Modular Straw Bale Housing for Ukrainian Refugees | S SQUARE (S²) | United States | Platinum, IADA 2026 | Pop-ups, Temporary & Modular Structures | Concept |
| Catharsis | Simona Garufi Studio | Spain | Gold, IADA 2026 | Pop-ups, Temporary & Modular Structures | Completed / Built |
| Lakes and Mountains | Deve Build | China | Platinum, IADA 2025 | Pop-ups, Temporary & Modular Structures | Completed |
| AxiRota | Lawrence Technological University | United States | Platinum, IADA 2024 | Pop-ups, Temporary & Modular Structures | Completed |
| Sustainable Austrian Expo Pavilion | querkraft architects | Austria | Platinum, IADA 2022 | Pop-ups and Temporary | Built |
Browse more projects in the IADA winners archive.
Preparing a strong pavilion entry
- Explain the brief, the event or purpose and how long the structure stands.
- Show the construction system: assembly drawings and details are as important as photographs.
- Describe what happens to the structure afterwards: reuse, relocation or recycling.
- State the project status (built or concept) and credit the full team, including makers 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 pavilion or temporary structure 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 pavilions and temporary structures category FAQ
Which nomination fits a pavilion or pop-up?
Pop-ups, Temporary & Modular Structures in the Architecture discipline. Prefabricated and mobile buildings can also be entered in Mobile Homes & Prefabricated Structures.
Can I enter a structure that has already been dismantled?
Yes, if it was built. Select the built status when you register and include photographs from the time it stood. Unbuilt proposals can be entered as concepts.
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 pavilion?
Early Bird registration for IADA 2027 is open until 13 November 2026: $140 for the first project. Register early: fees increase with each period.