Competitions and Grants

Call for Entries

AIANY Interiors Committee Speed Presentations

Speed Presentations was created by the AIANY Interiors Committee to showcase New York-based architects who are designing outstanding interior spaces.

Recipe for a Room: A Design Contest

Two-person teams, each comprised of a student and architect mentor, will design small-scale edible rooms inspired by food making and food consumption to celebrate our city’s restaurants.

Request for Proposals: Still Together

Center for Architecture

The Center for Architecture and the competition jury will select up to five teams to envision new dynamics of living and community that challenge urban trends toward ever-increasing isolation.

Residential Design Awards

Any housing type anywhere in the world may be submitted if the architect/firm currently resides in New England or New York City. The sole judging criterion is design excellence.

New Practices New York: Pause

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.

AIANY + ASLANY Transportation + Infrastructure Design Excellence Awards

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

New York Designs

AIA New York's member shows celebrate the work of AIA members, providing a snapshot of the work being produced in our city.

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.

City of Dreams Pavilion

City of Dreams Pavilion asks entrants to consider how to construct a temporary structure in the most efficient and sustainable way possible.

AIANY Committee on the Environment (COTE) Awards

The AIANY COTE Awards recognize results-oriented achievements in the urban context. Winning submissions demonstrate processes that culminate in beautiful, timeless, and measurable design.

Housing Design Awards

Any housing type anywhere in the world may be submitted if the architect/firm currently resides in New England or New York City. The sole judging criterion is design excellence.

AIANY Interiors Residential Review

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