Submit your architectural chef-d'oeuvre
ARCHICA AWARDS 2026:
SUBMISSIONS ARE OPEN!
Be the first to send your project — let the world see your vision!
Early Bird and Advanced submissions will be granted entrance fee discounts. Send your application up to and including April 30th, 2026 to claim your lowest possible entrance price!
About ARCHICA Awards
The ARCHICA Awards ceremony annually recognizes the most daring, vibrant, and unorthodox architectural projects in Central Asia.
The awards offer project authors the opportunity to showcase the best examples from their portfolios, while ARCHICA participants can stay abreast of the latest trends in architecture and design and network with leading experts and professionals.
This year, applications are open to participants from all countries in the Central Asian region. Join the ARCHICA Awards and give your project a boost!
€50 €40: Early Bird registration
Application Guide
An easy step-by-step breakdown of the application process.
Registration fee
Make your registration payment
Choose your type of project
Fill out the participant questionnaire corresponding to the type of your project (implemented or conceptual)
Provide information about the project
Provide information in the questionnaire about the project executors (architects, general contractors, project managers, etc.) and indicate the main manufacturers and suppliers of materials, as well as provide a description of the project
Attach your project materials
Send project materials to editor@archicas.com OR include them as links in the questionnaire by March 25th: photographs or renderings (at least 10, no more than 40, with a resolution of 300 dpi), as well as a project plan in PDF format
Registration fees
Below are the flat registation fees per the first project you submit for our jury's consideration.
With each subsequent project submitted by a single entity, the registration fees lower progressively.
Early Bird
Those applicants who submit their projects within the Early Bird applpication window (January 25th — April 30th) will be able to do so at a significantly reduced registration fee.
Prime Time
An option to apply at a reduced cost within the Prime Time application window (May 1st — June 30th).
Last Minute
Learned about ARCHICA Awards too late? Spent too much time perfecting the details? Whatever your reason, you still have time to apply before October 31st!
Early Bird
Apply before April 30th
€40
per the first project submitted
€25
per the second project
€15
per each subsequent project
Prime Time
Apply before June 30th
€45
per the first project submitted
€27
per the second project
€17
per each subsequent project
Last Minute
Apply before October 31st
€50
per the first project submitted
€30
per the second project
€20
per each subsequent project
What Kinds of Projects
Are We Looking For?
Show off your most daring concepts, challenge conventional thinking, and inspire the future of the architectural environment!
The following projects implemented in Central Asia from 2025 to 2026 are eligible for participation in the ARCHICA Awards 2026:
architectural objects: residential complexes, business centers, cultural institutions, shopping and entertainment centers, hotels;
commercial and public interiors: interiors of offices, co-working spaces, hotels, restaurants, shopping centers, educational institutions;
urban projects: comprehensive improvement projects, parks, squares, public gardens, embankments;
concepts for future projects in these categories are also accepted and will be evaluated within a separate nomination.
Jury 2026
ARCHICA is committed to selecting the most qualified industry professionals to comprise its jury panels.
Reza is the Executive Director of Chetwoods Architects in China and internationally. Prior to joining Chetwoods he led the design of architectural and interior design projects internationally for Zaha Hadid Archtiects and Sepanta Design. Reza has acted as Project Architect for large-scale mixed-use projects and led prestigious competitions in ZHA. He also has successfully delivered the design of multiple projects in China, most notably the interior design of various metro stations in Chengdu and Shenzhen. Reza’s designs and research work have been published in most prominent architectural magazines, and his efforts are now being continued at Chetwoods, with a focus on expanding Chetwoods international presence.
Reza Esmaeeli
Kwanphil Cho is an Assistant Professor at Handong Global University, where he specializes in the integration of high-level architectural research and global professional practice. Prior to his transition into academia, he spent over a decade as a key member of the world-renowned Zaha Hadid Architects (ZHA), playing a pivotal role in the design and delivery of landmark international projects, including Eleftheria Square in Nicosia and the Dominion Office Building in Moscow. A graduate of the prestigious Architectural Association School in London, Kwanphil integrates his extensive expertise in advanced parametric methodologies and sustainable urbanism into his teaching and research.
Kwanphil Cho
Ekaterina Simakova is the Chief Architect and Head of Architectural Design at Skoltech, where she leads the development of advanced scientific and educational infrastructure. A graduate of the Moscow Architectural Institute and the Institute for Advanced Architecture of Catalonia, she specializes in the design of complex environments for scientific micro-cities and specialized laboratory clusters. As a key figure in the national "Science and Universities" project, Ekaterina is currently leading architectural evolution of regional campuses, R&D centers, and the Skoltech campus expansion. Her professional practice is complemented by her roles as a lecturer and jury member for prominent international exhibitions and competitions.
Ekaterina Simakova
Bakhrom Usmanov is the founder of USMANOV Architects and B.I.G. Engineering. Under his leadership, the firm has mastered the art of blending aesthetics with rigorous functionality across diverse sectors, including premium residential complexes, government institutions, and industrial hubs. A major milestone in his portfolio is the interior and engineering design of the BCC Head Office — a project where USMANOV Architects took over from the world-renowned firm SOM to deliver a world-class workspace meeting A+ international standards. His expertise in creating buildings that project status and reliability while ensuring long-term safety and energy efficiency offers a unique perspective for architects and urban planners.
Bakhrom Usmanov
Frequently asked Questions
Got questions? Find your answers right here.
What countries does ARCHICA Awards accept applications from?
ARCHICA is dedicated towards advancing excellence across Central Asia, so our applications are open to all Central Asian countries!
How long is the jury evaluation period for the submitted works?
The jury will be taking a four-week evaluation period, from November 1st to December 1st 2026, to make an informed and deliberate decision. The short-list of projects will be released at the end of this period.
How will the results be announced?
All applicants whose projects will have entered the short-list are welcome to join ARCHICA's December event, ARCHICA Developers Ball, to take part in the official award ceremony.
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