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TECTURE AWARD 2025: Public Voting Now Open

On February 24, 2026, at 10:00 AM, voting for the TECTURE AWARD 2025 officially commenced, allowing the public to choose their favorite designs from a curated list of 170 shortlisted projects. This prestigious award, presented by tecture Inc., acknowledges exceptional talent in the architectural and interior design industries and aims to amplify a dialogue between professionals and the general public in recognizing stunning space designs.

This year's competition attracted a record 1,033 entries, surpassing last year's total and bringing incredible diversity to the designs up for consideration. The awards serve as a platform for both expert opinion and public voice, ensuring that the best architectural innovations gain the recognition they deserve.

Overview of the First Round of Voting

Eligible participants can cast their votes for the 170 shortlisted projects, which have been carefully selected through a thorough evaluation process led by industry professionals known as Ambassadors. Here are the key details of the voting process:

• - Voting Period: From February 24, 2026, at 10:00 AM to March 10, 2026, at 6:00 PM
• - Voting Eligibility: Open to all members, requiring a TECTURE account and SMS verification to vote
• - Voting Rules: Individuals can vote for multiple projects; however, only one vote per project is permitted
• - Advancement Criteria: Based on vote totals, the top ten projects in both the architecture and interior design categories, as well as the top three projects within each theme (TECH, SUSTAINABLE, U-35), will advance to the Final Round, for a total of 29 projects.

Exciting Updates for TECTURE AWARD 2025

This year's awards not only expanded the number of entries but also increased the total prize pool to 4.3 million yen. The awards include:

• - A Grand Prix awarded to the project with the highest vote count, receiving a cash prize of 1 million yen.
• - Special Awards categorized by themes, an Ambassador's Award, and Sponsor Awards (each worth 100,000 yen).

In a commitment to transparent evaluation, all submitted works will be publicly displayed on the awards' official site, embodying the ethos of an open process. The winners will be celebrated at the inaugural live awards ceremony, set to take place in Tokyo, further emphasizing the importance of community engagement in the recognition of design brilliance.

Furthermore, the voting excitement builds anticipation following last year's results, which saw 875 submissions and a staggering 35,173 total votes, showcasing the public's robust interest in design excellence.

Key Dates to Note

• - 1st Round Voting: February 24, 2026 (10:00 AM) to March 10, 2026 (6:00 PM)
• - Final Round Voting: March 12, 2026 (10:00 AM) to March 27, 2026 (6:00 PM)
• - Results Announcement & Awards Ceremony: March 31, 2026 (Attendance restricted to stakeholders and media)

For further details and to participate in the voting, interested individuals can visit the TECTURE AWARD 2025 dedicated site at TECTURE AWARD 2025.

About Tecture Inc.

Tecture Inc., based in Shibuya, Tokyo, is committed to pioneering the future of spatial design through digital transformation within the architecture domain. Since the launch of TECTURE, a digital platform for spatial design that aggregates materials and furniture data, the company has been instrumental in enhancing the design process efficiency. Additionally, the TECTURE MAG media outlet has garnered significant attention, reaching around 300,000 monthly users, affirming its status as a go-to source for architectural design insights. Innovations such as the AI-powered search tool, TECTURE GPT, are set to further enrich user experiences, pushing the boundaries of what's currently achievable in the design space.

For more information regarding Tecture:
Website: TECTURE
TECTURE MAG: TECTURE MAG