1Are the teams allowed to share their work for the competition before the winners are announced by the organizer?
The participants are only permitted to share their proposal for the competition on social media or any other platform once the winners are revealed officially. Archdais will also publish each submission at this date and will be working with many design platforms to attract publication opportunities.
2What is the competition brief?
The competition brief is a document that explains the design problem you'll be solving. It includes site details, design requirements, and criteria for judging. This document can be downloaded from our website.
3Are multiple entries allowed for submission and can hand-drawn sheets be submitted?
Participants are free to submit multiple entries or projects, but each entry must be registered by a separate email ID. One sheet will have one project only. Hand-drawn sheets are allowed for submission, participants can scan and mail them to us on submission@archdais.com. Follow all the submission guidelines carefully.
4How can I get a discount on the competition fee?
Discounts can be obtained in two ways. Firstly, through a promo code, which is a tool to obtain a discount on the competition fee. It's not mandatory for registration, but it can help reduce the cost. You can get a promo code either from an Archdais influencer or by writing to us at competition@archdais.com. Secondly, if you are registering a group, a discount is available for a minimum of five teams. During registration, continue adding teams and their information using different email IDs for each team registration. If you encounter any issues while availing this discount, please write to us at competition@archdais.com with the subject line "Group Discount Query”.
5Where all do the participants need to use their unique team code?
All the participants would be using their team code on the top right corner of their sheets, as the name of their submission and wherever requested by the organizer. This code will be their only identification for the process related with this competition. Kindly read the submission guidelines given in the brief carefully.
6Is there an entry fee for the competition?
Yes, participating in the competition does require an entry fee. Archdais.com is a community-supported platform and the entry fees help us manage competitions sustainably. They also support us in publishing and promoting outstanding submissions across the Archdais community throughout the year. You can find specific entry fee details in the competition brief.
7Further Help and Support
For additional inquiries related to the competition, visit the 'Ask us a Question' section located under the FAQ page of the competition. Please note, this section becomes visible after you've logged in. Feel free to write your queries there, and our team will respond as soon as possible. We also encourage you to browse through our FAQ section, as it addresses most common concerns.
8How does a team receive their unique Teamcode code?
All the participants will only receive the unique teamcode on completion of the registration process.
9Where all do the participants need to use their unique team code?
All the participants would be using their team code on the top right corner of their sheets, as the name of their submission and wherever requested by the organizer. This code will be their only identification for the process related with this competition.
10What is the limit or cap on the number of team members and can anyone participate individually?
A team can have up to 3 members and cannot exceed this number. The participants who desire to participate individually can do so by filling and submitting the details for the team leader.
11Can I change team members after I register?
Teams are welcome to add any new members as long as their total members do not exceed 3. However they are prohibited from swapping or removing any existing member of the team. To do this please send us your request on competition@archdais.com with the details of the new team member along with the team Unique Teamcode.
12Minimum number of teams eligible for Group Discount? & How to avail?
Minimum 5 Teams or more are eligible for group discount. Write us on competition@archdais.com with number of teams willing to participate in the Competition. Archdais Team members will guide you with the procedure.
13Are multiple entries allowed for submission? or can we submit multiple projects in one entry only?
Participants are free to submit multiple entries or projects, but each entry must be registered by a separate email ID. One sheet will have a One project only.
14What unit system should any participant adhere in case if anyone wants to show dimensions?
The participants are free to use any one of imperial or metric unit systems.
15Will all the participants will receive certificates for being part of the competition?
All the participants will receive digital certificates irrespective of the winners.
16What is the nature of the competition and is it open for all?
Archdais Interior Design Awards is an open ideas design competition for the residential category with no intentions to execute the proposals submitted in any form. Participants can submit their House interior designs in order to be a part of this competition. Archdais does not reserve any rights on the submitted design proposals. The competition is open to Students, Teachers, Designers, firms, and professionals.
17Are hand-drawn sheets allowed for submission?
Yes, they are allowed, participants can scan and mail them to us on submission@archdais.com. Follow all the submission guidelines carefully.
18Is there any specific theme to be considered?
We urge participants to come up with their most creative concepts (theme) they have in mind and not get restricted to one. It is open for all kinds of design ideas.
19It has to be a complete house project or a part of it will be considered?
Participants need to submit a complete house project and not a part of it (Ex: a living room , a kitchen or a bath, etc. they have designed are not allowed)
20What would the size of the sheet be?
The participants are required to use an A1 sheet i.e. (841 x 594 mm), (33.1 x 23.4 inch). The sheets must be composed in Landscape orientation, with the Unique Team Code on the top right corner.
21What should the participants do in case the payments are not available in our country?
We request the participants to send us the queries on competition@archdais.com to get an alternate payment method. We would send you all the possible payment methods.
22What does the participant do when they don’t get a unique identification code after the payment is made?
In case of such a problem we request you to send us screenshot of your payment receipt to competition@archdais.com with the “unique identification code” as subject matter within two working days of the transaction.
23What is the minimum scale of the house for the Interior Design Awards to be considered?
Participants can submit a project from a micro house or multi-room house which will complete the house functionally for an individual or more.
24Any specific typology of houses to be considered while participating?
Participants can submit any Project, which fits into a definition of a house. ex. a condo, a studio apartment, a villa, Row House or a bungalow (from Micro to Macro Level)
25Do we need to submit only executed projects or we can submit the projects at conceptual stage too?
Participants can submit any Project, which are executed or at a conceptual stage or worked on them in college.
26What file name should be given to submission material?
The participants are requested to submit the files with their unique team code as its name. Follow the submission guidelines given in the brief carefully.
27What should be the submission file size?
The file size should not exceed more than 10MB.
28What are the modes of submissions?
The participants are requested to submit their work through mail on submission@archdais.com in A1 size sheet in 150 DPI resolution formats. All the submissions will be taken digitally only.
29Can I change team members after I register?
Teams are welcome to add any new members as long as their total members do not exceed 3. However they are prohibited from swapping or removing any existing member of the team. To do this please send us your request on competition@archdais.com with the details of the new team member along with the team Unique Teamcode.
30Are the teams allowed to share their work for the competition before the winners are announced by the organizer?
The participants are only permitted to share their proposal for the competition on social media or any other platform once the winners are revealed officially. Archdais will also publish each submission at this date and will be working with many design platforms to attract publication opportunities.
31I am student with no site experience. How can I compete with the practicing architects & Professionals out there?
The competition is divided into two categories - one for students and the other one for practicing architects. Both the categories have their individual award prizes for the top three positions.
32I am confused about the category my project falls under. How do I identify it?
Identify the primary function of the building, and choose the typology it closely aligns with. If you are still confused, write to us at competition@archdais.com
33Can I submit the same project in under two categories?
No, every participant must submit their project under one category only.
34Can designs that have been previously submitted to other competitions be entered into this competition?
Yes, as long as the project has been a part of the rigorous research undertaken for a bachelor's thesis, it can be entered in this competition.
