Architect Design
AWARD 2026
ENTRY CRITERIA
Innovation and Creativity
The project should showcase creativity in design, including unique ideas, innovative approaches, and distinctive design solutions. The application of advanced technologies and modern methodologies is a plus.
Functionality and Efficiency
The project should optimize the use of space, ensuring practicality and functionality. Flexibility in design to accommodate various uses is a key aspect.
Sustainability and Environmental Friendliness
The project should adhere to sustainability and environmental standards, including the use of
eco-friendly materials, energy-saving technologies, and solutions that minimize environmental impact.
Impact and Community Value
The project should have a positive impact on the community and surrounding environment.
Contributions to the sustainable development of the area or delivering cultural and social value
are significant criteria.
Application of Technology and Advanced Techniques
The project should employ modern technologies and advanced techniques in design and
construction, aiming to enhance the quality and efficiency of the development.
Trendsetting and Breakthrough
The project should exhibit breakthroughs and set trends in the field of design and real estate
development. The ability to create new trends and significantly impact the industry is highly
valued.
These criterias help accurately evaluate and celebrate diversity and excellence in design.
If you have invested in creating exceptionally designed projects and wish to join the journey of celebrating creativity, make sure that your projects fully meet the above criteria.
Register now to participate in the VMARK Design Award to establish your name in this field.
The VMARK Architect Design Award was established to honor outstanding architectural projects that positively impact living environments, urban spaces, and communities. The award recognizes excellence in architecture in Vietnam and the region, while serving as a platform to connect architects, developers, and the creative industry.
It is a prestigious arena for architecture firms, design studios, and professionals in the field. Submissions may include completed buildings, conceptual designs, master planning projects, or proposals that demonstrate aesthetic innovation, functionality, and sustainability.
Residential Architecture (Houses, Villas, Apartments)
This category honors residential architecture, including villas, townhouses, apartment, and social housing that showcase excellence in design, functionality, and sustainability. These projects reflect refined aesthetics, meet the evolving needs of modern lifestyles, and demonstrate environmental harmony
Cultural, Educational & Healthcare Architecture
This category highlights socially impactful buildings such as schools, libraries, museums, hospitals, and healthcare centers that prioritize human-centered design.
Projects must ensure practical functionality, support effective learning, healing, and community interaction while expressing cultural identity and local heritage.
Commercial Architecture (Offices, Retail Centers)
This category recognizes commercial projects such as office buildings, mixed-use developments, shopping malls, and showrooms that offer innovative, efficient, and flexible design solutions. These buildings not only fulfill business functions but also enhance urban identity, improve user experience, and elevate brand presence.
Landscape Architecture & Urban Planning
This category acknowledges landscape and urban planning projects including parks, public spaces, and community infrastructure that demonstrate sustainable thinking and harmony between people and nature. Projects should present creative solutions for organizing living environments, transportation, amenities, and urban ecosystems to enhance environmental quality and communal well-being
Hospitality Architecture (Hotels, Resorts, Spas)
This category celebrates hospitality architecture, including hotels, resorts, spas, and other lodging spaces that demonstrate experiential innovation. Projects should integrate nature, local culture, and premium comfort to create unique, inspiring spaces that promote tourism and relaxation.
Green & Sustainable Architecture
This category honors buildings that utilize eco-friendly materials, natural ventilation and lighting, energy-saving strategies, and operational efficiency.
These designs must show a strong commitment to sustainability, resource preservation, and contribute to a greener built environment for future generations
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The VMARK Architect Design Award is a key category within the prestigious VMARK Design Award system, founded and organized by the Ho Chi Minh City Design Association (VDAS). This award was created to honor outstanding architectural projects that exemplify innovation, creativity, and a positive influence on human life, the natural environment, and contemporary urban development.
With a vision to advance Vietnamese architecture in alignment with international standards, the VMARK Architect Design Award celebrates pioneering designs that balance artistic expression, functionality, and sustainability. It serves as a platform to showcase human-centered design values and to elevate Vietnamese architecture to global recognition within the creative industry.
Beyond a competition, the award acts as a professional bridge connecting architects, developers, investors, and the creative community. Through VMARK, participating projects gain visibility among the public, media, and international design organizations across the Asia–Pacific region, creating valuable opportunities for collaboration and exchange.
Eligible participants include architectural firms, design studios, young architect collectives, and individual practitioners. Submissions may consist of completed buildings, ongoing projects, or visionary conceptual designs that demonstrate forward-thinking ideas, technological integration, and a strong commitment to sustainability.
Embodying the spirit of “Shaping the Future through Today’s Values,” the VMARK Architect Design Award aspires to become a distinguished symbol of modern, human-centric, and sustainable Vietnamese architecture, while fostering collaboration, innovation, and professional growth within the architectural community.
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