Here are the answers to some of the most commonly asked questions about entering in the Interior Awards. 

Q: How long does it take to apply? 

A: After you have compiled your project images and description, the application takes about 15 minutes to complete.

Q: Can I submit an overseas project?

A: Yes, all projects completed by New Zealand-based companies are eligible. For projects that have been a collaboration between an overseas firm and a New Zealand firm, the New Zealand-based company must make the submission.

Q: Can I submit my project in multiple categories? 

A: Yes, where appropriate. Separate submission and entry fees apply.

Q: Can I submit a project that is still in the design stage and not yet completed?

A: All entries in the Retail, Residential, Hospitality, Civic, Workplace, and Craftsmanship categories must have been completed and handed over to the client between September 2017 and March 2019. Entries in the Student and Emerging Design Professional categories may use concept designs to support their submissions.

Q: If I am selected as a finalist, what is the process like of presenting live to the judges?

A: Each finalist will have 15 minutes within which to present their submission and complete a Q & A with the judging panel. We suggest a maximum presentation length of 10 minutes to allow for the jurys’ Q & A. Presentations must be given in person in Auckland on either 22 or 23 May 2019. The two days of presentations are also live streamed on architecturenow.co.nz and the ArchitectureNow Facebook page.

Q: When and where will the winners of the Interior Awards be announced? 

A: The winners will be announced at an awards and networking event on 27 June 2019 at MOTAT (the Museum of Transport and Technology) in Auckland.

Still have questions? Contact us at [email protected] and we can help.

Submit your entries by 1 May 2019 at interiorawards.co.nz.