Competitions and Grants

Call for Entries

AIANY Interiors Residential Review

Showcasing the best work in residential interiors projects by New York City architects.

“Wish You Were Here” Archtober Postcard Competition

Center for Architecture

We invite you to create a design for a postcard (4x6) of your ideal public space in New York City—real or imagined!

Center for Architecture Lab

Center for Architecture

This summer, the Center for Architecture will launch an open call and invite two lab residents (individuals or organizations) to participate in an exhibition on view in the Center for Architecture’s ground floor and mezzanine galleries from May 2026 through August 2026.

Recipe for a Room: Places of Food and Culture

Two-person teams, each comprised of a student and architect mentor, will design small-scale Places of Food and Culture—rooms for food preparation and enjoyment. 

New Practices New York: Voice

New Practices New York, a biennial competition since 2006, serves as the preeminent platform to recognize and promote new and innovative architecture and design firms in NYC.

Transportation + Infrastructure Design Excellence Awards

Built and unbuilt projects will be reviewed for their innovative design approaches to transportation and infrastructure.

AIANY Interiors Speed Presentations

The AIANY Interiors Committee's Speed Presentations showcase outstanding interior spaces by New York-based architects.

Women in Architecture (WIA) Recognition Award 

This award honors one recently licensed woman architect who demonstrates strong leadership skills and a commitment to the growth and advancement of our profession.

AIANY Design Awards

Recognizing outstanding architectural design by AIA New York members, New York City-based architects in any location, and work in the city by architects around the globe.