1. Idea-Tops is open to the global architecture and interior design community, and has no restrictions on ethnicity, religion, region, or nationality.

2. The location of projects is not restricted, but entries submitted must have been completed in the last two years. The submission must provide realistic photos.

3. Works created collectively must be marked with the name of the main creative designer or the name of the main creative design company.

4. If the entries are cooperative projects, the cooperative units and their respective divisions of labor must be indicated. Entries submitted in an unspecified manner will be disregarded.

Submission deadline for the 14 Idea-Tops Award: December 31, 2024

Please follow the guidelines below:

1. Go to official website of Idea-Tops Award (www.idea-tops.com), choose language and sign up.

2. Upload your entries and submit entry materials. The information to be submitted includes:

1) At least 10 realistic photos (JPG, JPEG, GIF, PNG, BMP format, with resolution not less than 300dpi), that fully reflect the creative highlights and styles of the entry.

2) No more than 5 photos of floor plans and other related drawings, that can show the features of the entry with the resolution at least 300 dpi.

3) Interpretation and explanation of design concept in Chinese and English (no more than 1000 words)

3. After uploading the submission materials, proceed with online payment. Once the payment is successful, the submission is completed.

4. Fill in the application form of Idea-Tops Award online and enter the evaluation system. The organizer will review the submitted materials and guide the participants to make corrections in case there are incomplete, incorrect or unqualified entries. If entries are not corrected within the agreed time limit, they will be disqualified. Participants should select the design category carefully when submitting projects, if a participant cannot determine the category, he/she can consult with the organizer.

1. Mainland China and Hong Kong, Macao and Taiwan Regions: 800 RMB /one category; overseas participants: $150 /one category.

2. The entry fee will be paid upon confirmation of the entry. Once a submission fee is paid, there are no refunds provided. Regardless of the result of the competition, including disqualification, the fee will not be refunded.

A.Urban Design

Includes new urban design, town planning, urban renewal, urban village reconstruction, street reconstruction etc.

B. Architecture Design

1. Cultural Architecture Design: museums, art galleries, libraries, exhibition halls, concert halls and other cultural and art centers.
2. Educational Architecture Design: all kinds of schools, kindergartens, campus offices and dormitory buildings.
3. Residential Architecture Design: the residential buildings, such as single family house, row, low, middle and high-rise apartments, etc.
4. Commercial Architecture Design: shopping malls, shopping centers, hotels, restaurants, and entertainment buildings.
5. Public Architecture Design: office buildings, science and technology parks, urban complexes, sports facilities, transportation buildings, exhibition buildings and other public buildings.
6. Green Architecture Design:  the architectural design that aims to save resources, protect the environment, reduce environmental impact and harm, and provide people with a healthy lifestyle in harmony with nature.
7.Prefabricated Architecture Design: various buildings built with the help of prefabricated design.

C. Landscape design

1. Urban Landscape Design: urban parks, squares, blocks, and other public environment landscape design.
2. Community Landscape Design: garden landscape, community garden landscape, community open spaces and other landscape design.
3. Ecological Landscape Design: landscape design of scenic spots, country parks, forest parks, geoparks, and natural reserves.

D. Interior Design

1. Cultural Space Design: public spaces for cultural and educational functions, such as schools, churches, museums, concert halls, theaters, etc.
2. Office Space Design: all kinds of office premises, including the corporate headquarters buildings, financial institutions, business premises, small offices, shared offices etc.
3. Commercial Space Design: shopping malls, specialty stores, retail stores, hairdressing centers, bookstores, and other commercial spaces.
4.Exhibition Space Design: products of exhibition halls or other products different from retail stores, service publicity and exhibition venues, including real estate marketing centers, temporary exhibition halls, etc.
5. Dinning Space Design: all kinds of restaurants and dining areas, such as theme restaurants, taverns, special style restaurants, chain restaurants, etc.
6. Entertainment Space Design:  all kinds of bars, nightclubs, and other entertainment venues.
7. Hotel Design: all kinds of hotels (that should include rooms, lobby, public service space, etc.)
8. Club Design: clubhouses, SPA centers and other leisure places.
9. Residential Space Design: design of living spaces such as villas, apartments and collective houses.
10. Display Art Design: interior soft design including furniture, soft decoration, decorative painting, art ornaments, etc.

E. Lighting Environment Design:

1. Urban Architecture Lighting Design: night scene lighting design of external light environment of buildings, as well as squares, parks, public spaces, courtyards, amusement parks, etc.
2. Interior Architecture Lighting Design: lighting environment design inside various public buildings, including culture and art, commerce, entertainment, and exhibition buildings.

F. Urban Public Art:

 Various art works placed in urban public spaces, including art installations, light and shadow art, technology-inspired art, urban sculpture, etc.