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Architecture

World Architecture Photography Awards

The overview

An opportunity for your work.

Recognising the best in architectural photography worldwide. Categories include exterior, interior, sense of place, and buildings in use.

Your photographs. Your rights.

good rights

Photographers keep copyright; the organiser takes limited publication rights.

Photographer retains copyright. Publication rights for annual book.

Understand our rights ratings

Who can enter

Eligibility & entry notes.

Open to professional and amateur photographers

Beyond the prize

The Exposure Index.

gold tier · 71/100

How we assess exposure
Listing last verified 2 Apr 2026

Dates, fees and terms can change. Read the current rules on the official competition website before entering.