Context and culture
Projects should demonstrate a meaningful response to Papua New Guinea's environment, communities and cultural identity.
Official public entry information
PNGIA Dulux Design Excellence Awards 2026
Celebrating architecture and design that reflect Papua New Guinea's identity, culture and future while recognising sustainability, craftsmanship and community impact.
About the awards
Recognising design excellence grounded in Papua New Guinea.
The awards recognise projects that respond to local context, sustainability and community while preserving cultural identity and strengthening place-making.
Design quality
Entries should show clear design intent, resolved planning, craftsmanship and an appropriate response to the project brief.
Community impact
Projects should demonstrate social, environmental or economic value and contribute positively to users and place.
Before submitting
Prepare the required entry information.
Entrants are responsible for ensuring all uploaded material is accurate, complete and authorised for submission.
General eligibility
- Entries must be located in Papua New Guinea unless otherwise approved.
- The entrant must be an eligible architect, designer, firm, team, client or authorised representative.
- Projects must comply with relevant approvals, regulations and professional standards.
- The Awards Committee may reclassify an entry where another category is more appropriate.
- Jury decisions are final.
Submission package
- A fully completed online entry form.
- A project statement covering intent, objectives, context, sustainability and design challenges.
- Architectural drawings in PDF, including relevant plans, elevations and sections.
- High-quality project photographs or artistic impressions where applicable.
- Project owner or client permission before submission.
Entrants must ensure copyright, moral-rights and confidentiality obligations are satisfied before uploading any material.
2026 categories
Select the category that best matches your project.
Category-specific rules apply. Review the released criteria before completing the online form.
Commercial Design
Commercial, hospitality, workplace, retail, mixed-use and related projects.
Interior Commercial Design
Commercial interior architecture and fit-out projects.
Apartment & Units Residential
Completed multi-residential and apartment developments.
Standalone Residence
Completed standalone homes, renovations and extensions.
Student – Master Class
Academic, conceptual, research or unbuilt student work.
Dulux Colour Award
Projects demonstrating exceptional and culturally appropriate use of colour.
Heritage Design
Conservation, restoration, adaptive reuse and culturally significant work.
Emerging Architect
Eligible individual submissions from graduate and emerging professionals.
Civic & Community / Urban Design
Public realm, infrastructure, landscape and community-focused work.
Institutional Design
Schools, universities, healthcare, government, religious and public facilities.
Ready to submit your project?
Open the official entry form, complete every required field and upload the full submission package.