Project Submission

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Established in 2018, BIG SEE Awards recognise excellence in Architecture, Interior Design, and Product Design. With entries from 76 countries, BIG SEE has become a global platform celebrating outstanding design, fostering international connections, and promoting innovative ideas.

Why Submit Early

  • Project publication advantage – curated projects will be featured online ahead of the official submission launch.
  • The lowest submission fee: €50
  • Eligibility for a discounted Winners Package:
    Basic: €590 (regular price: €890)
    Standard: €990 (regular price: €1,290)
    Premium: €1,690
  • Increased chances of recognition for projects approved by our curators.

Requirements

Submitted projects must have been completed within the last three years. Projects can be submitted by any of the following: authors, clients, suppliers, or contractors involved in the project. Entrants may submit multiple projects, but each project requires a separate entry form and payment of the entry fee.

To be considered for the competition, entries must be submitted before the registration deadline, along with a fully completed application form, all required visual materials (photos and/or videos), and payment of the registration fee. The project name must be final. Submissions must be in English.

Each entry must be accompanied by 6–15 high-resolution project photos, clearly labeled with the project and office name. These images will be used for print and web publication, so ensure they reflect the project’s quality.

A pro-forma invoice for the registration fee will be generated automatically. Entries will only be accepted upon payment of the registration fee. For bank transfers, the fee must be received within 8 days of submitting the registration form. Entries without confirmed payment will not be reviewed or judged. If a project receives an award in the 1st jurying circle, the cost of the Winner’s Package must be covered. Payment and confirmation of the package are required before any award benefits are issued.

Judging Criteria

The international jury of industry experts reviews the received applications based on the following qualities:

  • innovation, intelligent design, and originality
  • environmental sensitivity and sustainability
  • cultural and social awareness
  • functionality: how the project achieves its stated goals

Among the awarded entries, the jury will also select one Grand Prix winner per category. All jury decisions are final and not subject to appeal.

Winners’s Benefits

  • Global recognition through an award-winning project
  • Enhanced brand value, credibility & business potential
  • Cost-effective PR, marketing & media exposure
  • 2.5M+ social media reach across the BIG SEE network
  • Networking with creative and business leaders (curated connections with architects, experts, and innovative companies)
  • Long-term visibility on the BIG SEE platform (1M+ annual visitors)

Timeline

Registration

Priority Access until October 18, 2026 (€50), official submissions open October 19

Evaluation Period: August 2026 – April 2027

The evaluation of submitted projects is ongoing and begins shortly after the complete application (fee + materials) is received. Rather than a fixed judging date, judgments are conducted in several cycles, depending on submission volume.

  • Winner Notification: Sent individually, on a rolling basis after evaluation.
  • Project publication advantage – curated projects will be featured online ahead of the official submission launch, increasing exposure and recognition.
  • Award Logo and Certificate: Issued at the end of October 2026

  • Award logo and certificate (pdf) – before BIG SEE Festival 2027
  • Published award winning project – before BIG SEE Festival 2027
  • Facebook & Instagram post – before BIG SEE Festival 2027

May 20-21, 2027 – BIG SEE Festival, Portorož, Slovenia

  • Stage presentation of the winning project with a trophy awarding,
  • Grand Prix Night,
  • Trade Show of innovations,
  • Conference and debates.

Categories

Residential Architecture – Houses | Residential Architecture – Multi-Unit Housing | Educational Architecture | Healthcare Architecture | Sports and Recreation Architecture | Hospitality Architecture | Commercial, Retail and Workplace Architecture | Mixed-Use Architecture | Public and Administrative Architecture | Cultural and Spiritual Architecture | Industrial, Production and Logistics Architecture | Infrastructure and Transport Architecture | Landscape Architecture and Public Space | Adaptive Reuse and Heritage | Small-Scale Architecture and Interventions

Jury

Fees & Packages

Registration Fee

Entrants are required to pay the registration fee upon submission. This fee covers the cost of the judging process and varies depending on the submission period.

Early Bird (October 19 – November 29, 2026): €50

Winners’ Packages

Payment of the Winner’s Package fee is mandatory upon award confirmation and is a condition for receiving the award and related promotional benefits. Please note that promotional elements can also be purchased individually.

Basic: €590 €890

  • Priority Project Publishing
  • Award Logo
  • Award Certificate
  • Award Trophy (presented only at the festival)
  • Stage Presentation (3 minutes) & Award-giving
  • Photo-wall Photos
  • Professional connections – subject to suitable matches and availability
  • 3 Festival Tickets

Standard: €990 €1290

  • Priority Project Publishing
  • Award Logo
  • Award Certificate
  • Award Trophy (presented only at the festival)
  • Stage Presentation (3 minutes) & Award-giving
  • Photo-wall Photos
  • Professional connections – subject to suitable matches and availability
  • 6 Festival Tickets 
  • Social Media Post
  • 2 Gala Night Tickets

Premium: €1.690

  • Priority Project Publishing
  • Award Logo
  • Award Certificate
  • Award Trophy (presented only at the festival)
  • Stage Presentation (3 minutes) & Award-giving
  • Photo-wall Photos
  • Professional connections – subject to suitable matches and availability
  • 9 Festival Tickets 
  • Social media Ad Campaign (15 days)
  • 2 Gala Night Tickets
  • Stage Presentation Video
  • Profile on Website

Payment options

Payments can be made via bank transfer, credit card, or PayPal through our official payment methods. Please ensure that payment is completed within the specified time frame to confirm participation and maintain eligibility for the award. Only payments made through the official accounts listed on our website will be recognized. Payments made through any other means will not be considered valid. Late or incomplete payments may result in disqualification from the awards process.

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Rožna ulica 27
1000 Ljubljana, Slovenia

VAT number: SI58859900
Register number: 1647237000
Bank details: NLB Bank d.d.
Address: Trg republike 2, 1520 Ljubljana
IBAN: SI56 0204 4025 3297 019
Swift code of Bank: LJBASI2X

Should you prefer to pay by credit card, please inform your award coordinator, who will provide you with an easy-to-use online payment form.

Payment can be made to:
novak@zavodbig.si

Promotional Elements

Logo

Award recipients are granted the right to use the Award Logo for promotional purposes across digital and print channels. Displaying the logo strengthens credibility and visibility across all communications.

Certificate

Winners receive an official certificate in PDF format, formally recognising their achievement in the BIG SEE Awards competition. The certificate serves as a mark of excellence and can be used across digital and print communications.

Trophy

Award recipients will receive their trophies in person during the event. Postal delivery is not available.

Stage Presentation

May 20-21, 2027, Portorož, Slovenia

Winners are invited to present their awarded project live on stage in a concise 3-minute format, supported by up to 10 compelling slides.
Following your presentation, you will receive your award trophy on stage.

Photoshoot 

May 20-21, 2027, Portorož, Slovenia

A photo session at the photo wall with your trophy, including a celebratory toast as a winner. You receive a selection of press-ready images for web, social, and media use.

Video

Your presentation on stage will be recorded and edited into a single shareable video. The final file is delivered in standard formats suitable for website and social use.

€300

Festival Tickets

May 20-21, 2027, Portorož, Slovenia

Winners receive complimentary passes to the BIG SEE Festival. The number of passes may vary depending on the selected package.

€100/person 

Grand Prix Night

May 21, 2027, Portorož, Slovenia

An exclusive evening celebrating the Grand Prix Winners, featuring the official award ceremony with a walking dinner, live music, and networking.
Reservation: Capacity is limited, so please confirm your attendance as soon as possible. Standard and Premium packages include 2 tickets.

€150/person 

Connections

Award winners can take part in 1–2 selected one-to-one meetings at BIG SEE Festival 2027 at no additional cost.

The meetings are designed to help architects and interior designers find relevant expertise, exchange knowledge and explore new opportunities for collaboration.

Participation is subject to suitable matches and availability.

Project on Website

(lifetime, see here)

Featuring your winning project on bigsee.eu ensures significant online visibility, with the site attracting over one million page views annually.

Profile on Website

(lifetime, see here)

Build long term visibility with a BIG SEE profile for your studio or brand. The profile highlights your work and awards and provides straightforward pathways to your website and individual projects.

€500 

Social Media

Facebook & Instagram Post
€200 

Facebook Ad Campaigns

Sponsored post linked to a winning project on the BIG SEE website with a daily reach 8.000-22.000.

15 days: €150
30 days: €250
60 days: €400

APPLICATION FORM

Do not forget to submit at least 6 high-resolution photos of your project (including the photographer’s name), vector-based plans (PDF, not JPG) and a portrait photo of the author or author team. Images will be used for print and web publication, so please ensure they reflect the project’s quality. The form must be completed in English.

BIG SEE Architecture Award application

Awards prijava - Architecture - curated-selected
REGISTRATION FEE
I would like to submit a project as

Data for invoice:

Data about the project:

Authors of architecture

Important: if for authors of architecture there are two or more studios, enter data for each one separately by clicking the button "Click to add another studio" below.
Please write the name of the studio as it should appear in publications, without abbreviations such as S.r.l., GmbH, d.o.o., etc.
Write only names of main authors.
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Other authors - e.g. interior design, graphic design etc.

Important: if there are two or more studios, enter data for each one separately by clicking the button "Click to add another studio" below.
Write the role of other authors e.g. interior design, graphic design etc.
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I will send high-resolution images of the project and authors:
If the project wins the award, the entrant is obligated to choose one of the packages (the amount will be charged only if the project receives the award)

Individual elements for additional exposure:

For tailor made exposure winners have an opportunity to select individual promotional elements if they are not already included in selected package.

Social media post
Already included in Winner Standard and Premium Packages.
Facebook campaigns
15 days, daily reach 8.000-22.000 already included in Winner - Premium package.
Website
Already included in Winner Standard and Premium Packages.
BIG SEE Report
Full page project presentation already included in Winner – Premium package.
Write number of additional BIG SEE Report copies, one is already included in Winner packages.
BIG SEE Trophy (handling and worldwide shipping included)

Participation on the BIG SEE Festival, May 21-22, 2026:

Will you attend the BIG SEE Festival in Portorož - May 21 & 22, 2026? (free of charge)
Can we expect your award-winning project presentation at the BIG SEE Festival 2026?
Two tickets included in Winner – Premium package, please write number of additional participants.
Stage Presentation Video

Video Statement:

BIG SEE 2026 centres on one question:
“Too much? What is just enough?”

Architects around the world are sharing short reflections on how they understand this question today.
If you wish, you can add yours with a short 20–40 sec video (recorded by phone). If you choose “Yes”, we will send you simple instructions.

 
Would you like to contribute a short video reflection?

Additional:

Payment:

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General Terms and Conditions
By submitting this application, I acknowledge and accept the legally binding General Terms and Conditions for participation in the BIG SEE Awards competition, as outlined in the document (General-terms-conditions.pdf). Submission constitutes a contractual agreement between the applicant and the organiser.
Payment

Need help?

Your Relations Manager is available to answer
your questions and guide you through the application process.

Špela Valenčič
Architecture Relations Manager
spela@bigsee.eu
+386 64 266 468

Tina Čargo
Architecture Relations Manager
tina@bigsee.eu
+386 64 266 471

Vito Novak
Architecture Relations Manager
vito@bigsee.eu
+386 51 666 624

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We’re gathering global insights on how architecture and design can respond to excess, noise, and complexity. Your reply fuels a collective reflection - one we’ll continue live at the BIG SEE Festival 2026 in Portorož.

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