This award is a prestigious recognition for young and upcoming architects practicing in the field of architecture and design. This award provides an unique opportunity for emerging talents to showcase their overall body of work to a wider audience, giving them the recognition and exposure they deserve. The final awardees are chosen based on their exceptional talent, creativity, and innovation demonstrated throughout their career, rather than a single project or projects. Being a young WADE awardee is a mark of excellence and sets the awardees apart as future leaders of the industry.

To be eligible for this award category, please follow the below guidelines:

• Age limit– up to 40 years as on 1st June, 2024
• Applicants must submit 3 original projects (with photographs and not renderings/ visualizations except for future project).
• Out of the 3 projects submitted, 2 must be completed projects while 1 could be a future project. Each project should preferably belong to different category.
• Each project must be submitted in a single A2 size paper (300 dpi, PDF format, clear at 100% viewing in photoshop) with brief information and a suitable headline with the project category properly mentioned on top. Use only one A2 sheet for 1 project.
• A2 sheet must be designed in Vertical format only (16.5 width x 23.4 height in Inches). Please check the project image at the end of the page for reference.
• Applicants may mention about Client’s brief, Objective of the design & how the objectives were achieved. You may also include about the Challenges of the project & how those challenges were met. Keep it brief and precise. Supporting images should be put in the same sheet with Image captions and drawings.
• Do not mention your name, firm name, address, or any other details in the A2 sheets. A code will be allotted after the submission procedure is completed.
• By submitting the projects for the competition, you declare that these are your original work or you have made the maximum contribution to accomplishing the project.
• Projects that have already won a WADE award should not be submitted again for the competition.
• Only qualified female architects and interior designers who are working as partners/ employee/ professionals for not less than 2 years are eligible to apply for this category.
• Applicant have to submit ‘Declaration Letter’ under the following 2 circumstances:

I. Declaration letter from the Principal of the firm: Professional working for a firm,submit a ‘Declaration Letter’ in the firm’s letter head duly attested by the principal of the firm with following content duly signed & stamped.

“No objection letter”, “I/we, principal/ owner of the firm ______________have no objection regarding the submission of ___________________project by Ms. _________________ where she has played the role of ________________.”

II. Declaration letter from Partner(s) of the firm: Professional working in a partnership firm, submit a ‘Declaration Letter’ in the firm’s letter head duly attested by the partner(s) of the firm with following content duly signed & stamped:

“No objection letter”, “I/we, partner(s) of the firm __________________have no objection regarding the submission of _________________ project by Ms. ______________ where she has played the role of _______________.”

Last date of Submission 1st June 2024

WADE ASIA WISHES GOOD LUCK TO ALL THE PARTICIPANTS!!