The Nemetschek India Office is an International Design & Build competition open to everyone—students, professionals, design studios, and interdisciplinary teams from any background and location.

Yes—teams of up to 3 members are allowed. Individuals can also participate by registering as a single-person team. Interdisciplinary and cross-location teams are welcome.

Yes—teams can be cross-institutional, cross-firm, and international.

Yes—teams may add, swap, or remove members before the registration deadline, provided the total does not exceed three members. Email competition@archdais.com with your Team Code to request changes.

Refer to the Timeline & Registration section of the brief for current deadlines.

Yes, as long as their names are added during registration and all members have consented.

Email competition@archdais.com with your Team Code and correction request before the registration deadline.

Yes—design firms and studios are welcome to participate. Register under a single email ID with up to 3 members.

Yes, To encourage greater participation—especially among students, institutions, and firms—group discounts are available for 5 or more team registrations. You can either add multiple teams during checkout or email us at competition@archdais.com with the subject line: ‘C26 Group Discount’ to avail the offer.

Yes—a GST invoice will be shared once you fill details properly on the Billing page. You can find it under My Orders, once the payment is done.

One A1 sheet (landscape, 841 × 594 mm) in JPG/JPEG format, max 10MB. Include drawings, visuals, and a concept narrative—following the official A1 template provided. The concept narrative can be up to 300 words (excluding headings).

Upload your sheet via your Archdais dashboard using the ‘Submit’ button after loggin in from your registered email ID. If facing issues, email your design proposal to submission@archdais.com with your Team Code in the subject line and as the file name.

Name your file exactly as your Team Code (e.g., TNXXXXX.jpg). Incorrect file naming may result in disqualification

Yes—download the official A1 sheet template from the link in the brief. Preset elements must not be moved or removed. Only one sheet is allowed per entry.

This stage is focused on concept and design intent. We are not looking for full working drawings or detailed construction documentation. Your submission should clearly convey the layout, material approach, and overall experience.

No—focus on presenting a strong, buildable concept. Detailed working drawings will only be required if the design is selected for execution.

No—major structural modifications such as RCC alterations, column relocation, or slab cutting are not permitted. Your design should work within the existing structural framework.

No—these are fixed as per the existing site services. You may redesign finishes and fittings, but plumbing and core service locations must remain as they are.

You are encouraged to activate the terrace thoughtfully, but no permanent construction, roofing, or heavy installations are allowed.

Yes—ensure all design elements comply with the floor-to-floor height (4.2m) and allow clearance for services.

No—façade changes are outside the competition scope. Focus on the interior layout and experience.

Yes—free tutorials, an extended trial license, and live Masterclass sessions are available. Details are in the brief.

All eligible submissions will be evaluated by an expert jury based on: Innovation & Clarity, Brand Alignment, Empathy & Experience, Spatial Ingenuity & Flow, and Feasibility.

We’re curating a panel of distinguished professionals from the fields of architecture and interior design. The jury list will be announced soon on our website and Instagram. Stay tuned for updates.

Yes—select entries may be featured on Archdais platforms, with full credits.

Refer to the Timeline section in the brief for the exact date. Updates will also be shared on Archdais platforms and via email.

Yes—winning entries will be published on Archdais platforms and shared across Nemetschek Group and partner media channels.

Absolutely—you can register early to secure your spot and submit your design anytime before the final submission deadline.

No— the registration fee is non-refundable.

Compress it before submitting. Files above 10MB will not be accepted.

You’ll see a confirmation message on the website after uploading. For email submissions, you’ll receive a confirmation within 36 - 48 working hours.

If you face urgent technical issues, email your entry to submission@archdais.com with your Team Code and explanation.

No—the minimum numbers given in the brief must be met. You can add more if the space and circulation allow.

Yes—if your concept allows, you may add extra functional spaces, but all required spaces must be included first.

Provide them at a concept level to express your design intent—exact specifications or details are not expected at this stage.

No—only one A1 sheet is allowed per entry. Multiple sheets will not be reviewed.

No—only the single JPG/JPEG sheet will be evaluated.

There is no fixed budget at this stage, but proposals should be realistic and feasible with standard materials and construction methods.

Yes—Nemetschek Group will directly collaborate with the winning designer(s) to refine and execute the concept.

Yes—the official office layout is provided in Vectorworks (.vwx) format. You can download it from the link in the brief.

Download and install Vectorworks on your laptop or computer (link in the brief), activate the free 7-day trial, and email india-support@nemetschek.com with your Archdais Team Code to request an extended license valid for the entire competition period.

If you have trouble installing the software, email bsiddharth@nemetschek.com for technical support. Include your Archdais Team Code, operating system details, and screenshots of the error (if any)

Yes—participants can enroll for the free Vectorworks Masterclass sessions mentioned in the brief.

No—it’s optional, but highly recommended to help you get the most out of Vectorworks and create a strong presentation.

Yes—free beginner, intermediate, and advanced tutorials are available in 10+ languages. You can find the link in the brief. These short (2–3 min) videos are designed to help you quickly get comfortable with Vectorworks.

Yes—upon completing the tutorial series, you can download an official Vectorworks Professional Certification certificate, which adds value to your portfolio.

No—the Vectorworks logo must remain untouched. It’s part of the official branding and must appear exactly as provided.

No—the terrace cannot be roofed or built upon. However, you are encouraged to creatively activate it as a green retreat, outdoor collaboration zone, or flexible work area.

You will receive your Team Code only after completing the registration process. You can also find it in your profile under My Orders.

The Team Code must be used in the email subject line, file names, and on the submission sheets as specified. It is the only identifier used during evaluation.

Yes, multiple entries are allowed. However, each entry must be registered separately using a unique email ID and will receive a separate Team Code.

Please first check your spam or promotions folder. You may also find your Team Code in the My Orders section under your profile on the Archdais website. If you still do not receive it within 24 hours of payment, kindly write to us at competition@archdais.com and share your payment confirmation or screenshot. Our team will assist you further.

Please email us at competition@archdais.com and we will guide you with alternate payment methods.

Your Team Code is your only identification for the competition. It must be used wherever requested by the organizers, including on your submission sheets and in file names, as mentioned in the submission guidelines.

Yes, updates to team member details are allowed until the registration deadline ends. Please email competition@archdais.com with your Team Code and the updated details.

Participants may use either metric or imperial units. Ensure dimensions are clearly marked wherever required.

The official language of the competition is English. All explanatory text in submissions must be in English.

Participants are requested not to publicly share their competition proposal before the winners are officially announced, to maintain anonymity and fairness.

Yes. All participants receive a digital Certificate of Participation irrespective of winners.

A promo code is a special discount code that may be offered for certain competitions. It is not mandatory for registration, and participants can register without one at the regular fee. Promo codes, when available, may be shared through Archdais’ official social media handles. If any offer is active, the promo code can be applied during registration to avail the discount.

Yes, a group discount is available for a minimum of 5 teams registering together. While registering, you can keep adding teams and their team members under the same registration process. Once the minimum requirement is met, the group discount will be applied automatically. After registration, each team will receive a separate Team Code. If you face any issue while availing the group discount, please write to us at competition@archdais.com and our team will assist you.

Submissions that do not follow the required format, anonymity rules, file naming, or submission limits may be disqualified.

No. The registration fee is non-refundable.

All Terms & Conditions and updated rules are available on the Archdais website under the competition page.

Only if absolutely necessary, Archdais may make limited changes to the competition timeline, submission requirements, or related guidelines. In such cases, the updated information will be shared through the official competition page and/or Archdais’ official communication channels. Participants are advised to check the competition page regularly for any important updates.

No. The competition follows an anonymous evaluation process. Your submission sheet must not contain your name, logo, college name, firm name, watermark, or any other identifiable mark. Any such information on the sheet may lead to disqualification

You may use any clear and readable font style in your submission. There are no specific restrictions on fonts; however, participants are advised to avoid overly decorative or hard-to-read fonts, especially where clarity of information is important for evaluation.

Yes. Team members may be updated or changed any time before submission. To request a change, please write to us at competition@archdais.com, and our team will guide you further.

Yes. You may add a team member after registering, provided your total team size remains within the maximum team limit allowed for that competition. To request this, please write to us at competition@archdais.com, and our team will guide you further.

If you have made the payment twice by mistake, please write to us at competition@archdais.com and share screenshots of both payments. Our team will review the details and assist you further.

Yes. Hand-drawn submissions are allowed, provided they are neatly scanned and submitted in the required format mentioned in the brief.

No. For this competition, the Design Proposal must be submitted as a maximum of 5 A1 sheets in landscape orientation, along with the Area Statement as a separate A4 PDF, as specified in the brief. Participants are requested to follow this format strictly to ensure consistency in review and evaluation.

No. The ownership of your design remains with you. However, by participating in the competition, you grant Archdais the right to publish, feature, and promote your submitted work across its platforms and communication materials, with due credit to the participant/team. If a design is selected for further development or execution, the respective participant/team will be contacted separately by IPDS for further communication regarding the next stage, including design fee and associated terms.

Yes. Please name your submission file using your Team Code only.

All competition deadlines and timings are based on Indian Standard Time (IST), regardless of the participant’s country or time zone. Participants are advised to convert the deadline accordingly from IST to their local time zone to avoid missing any stage.

No. To ensure a fair and anonymous evaluation process, only your Team Code is shared with the jury. Participants are requested not to contact jurors directly regarding the competition or their submission.

Yes. Registered participants do receive deadline reminders through email and/or Archdais’ official communication channels. Participants are also advised to check their spam or promotions folder in case any email is missed.

Yes. Group discounts are available for five or more teams registering together. The teams may be from the same college, different colleges, or even from different disciplines, as long as the required minimum number of teams is met during registration.

Yes. For any competition-related queries or clarifications, participants may write to competition@archdais.com. They may also use the “Ask us a Question” section available on the Archdais website after logging in.