The Voice for Texas Architecture

Studio Awards

The Texas Society of Architects Studio Awards recognize unbuilt projects that demonstrate excellence in design that are either real or theoretical. The jury looks for entries that: embody strong ideas critical to contemporary practice; resolve these ideas thoroughly; and present them clearly.

2025 Studio Awards

DEADLINES

Tuesday, June 24, 2025

5:00 PM CT

Winning projects will be announced in July.

Eligible Project Types

The TxA Studio Awards seek to recognize a broad range of project types, addressing a full spectrum of architectural innovations and urban solutions. The scope of projects we encourage encompasses:

Unbuilt design projects

Real or theoretical design projects

Address current critical issues

Designs can go beyond the boundaries of architecture

Urban planning projects

Interior or landscape architecture

Entry Guidelines

Entries should demonstrate the following design features: 

Positive impact on individuals and communities that use the project

Effectiveness in accomplishing the goals of clients and users

Strong ideas critical to contemporary practice

Sustainability and energy efficiency

Appropriateness of visual character

Entry fees (non-refundable):

$140 per entry for TxA, AIA, and NOMA members

$45 per entry for faculty or students

$250 per entry for non-members

2025 Studio Award Jurors

Submissions from students and practitioners are judged on equal footing, and projects of all types are considered together.

Jurors TBA.

2024 TxA Studio Awards Winners

The 2024 TxA Studio Award winners were announced on July 24, 2024. The jury selected 8 projects from among 62 entries, and the winning projects were featured in the September/October issue of Texas Architect. View the winner announcement. ↗

Thank you to all who entered and congratulations to the honorees!