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W Awards 2025
Recognising lifetimes of achievement and contributions to architectural culture, as well as the work of those with bright futures ahead, this Awards celebrate the exceptional work of people who are systemically undervalued by the society in which we live.
| Category | Award |
| Type | International, Award, Age Restriction, Single-Stage, Onymous |
| Genre | Architecture |
| Country | London, UK |
| RegDeadline | 29 November 2024 GoogleCal iCal |
| 29 November 2024 (via Online) | |
| Eligibility | Moira Gemmill Prize for Emerging Architecture: female and non-binary practice founders who are under the age of 45, MJ Long Prize for Excellence in Practice: UK-based female and non-binary architects, Prize for Research in Gender and Architecture: individuals (of any gender) or collectives from around the world |
| Target Field | MJ Long Prize for Excellence in Practice: a building completed in the last two years, Prize for Research in Gender and Architecture: research projects investigating the spatial implications of gender and sexuality |
Description
In partnership with both The Architectural Review and the Architects' Journal, the W Awards, formerly known as the Women in Architecture awards, celebrate exemplary work by women and non-binary people. Recognising lifetimes of achievement and contributions to architectural culture, as well as the work of those with bright futures ahead, the W Awards celebrate the exceptional work of people who are systemically undervalued by the society in which we live.
- MJ Long Prize for Excellence in Practice
This award celebrates architects who are excelling in UK-based practices. Nominees are judged on an overall body of work with an emphasis on a project completed within the past two years. This could be a large project for a multinational client or one focusing on more modest design interventions within a small practice. Like countless others, MJ Long's contribution to many of her buildings is often forgotten, including her input to the British Library (1973-98), designed with Colin St John Wilson. This award seeks to recognise the sometimes obscured contribution of architects working within practice.
- Moira Gemmill Prize for Emerging Architecure
Named in memory of the late Moira Gemmill, this award celebrates excellence in design and a bright future for designers under the age of 45 from all over the world. Entrants must be a founder or leading partner in their practice; partnerships and collectives can also apply as a team. The prize is awarded in recognition of an overall body of work, with an emphasis on a project completed within the past two years.
- Prize for Research in Gender and Architecture
Now in its third year, this prize recognises research projects that investigate the complex relations between gender and architecture, and challenge patriarchal spatial systems. Sited within architectural practice or outside it, in the homes, cities and landscapes we all inhabit, eligible research projects will be critical, educational or propositional in outlook. They can be undertaken by individuals (of any gender) or collectives from around the world and, in terms of format, can include essays, graphic novels and other publication forms; exhibitions, workshops and events; unbuilt design proposals as well as models, games and artworks.
Jury
Not yet announced
Prize
All shortlisted projects and practices will be featured in the March issue of The Architectural Review , while the Architects' Journal will cover all work in the UK.
Entry Fee
None
Organizer
The Architectural Review and the Architects' Journal