Winner Structure

Each project is assessed purely on its own merit and not competing against other entries.

INTERIOR DESIGN:

INTERIOR DESIGN of the YEAR
FIRST PRIZE. Awarded to one project only, the highest overall scoring entry in Interior Design. This project receives the coveted OPAL Trophy.
PLATINUM WINNERS
Multiple winners. Awarded to projects with a Jury score of over 8.5 average.
WINNERS
Multiple winners. Awarded to projects with a Jury score of over 7.5 average.
HONORABLE MENTIONS
Multiple winners. Awarded to projects with a high amount of honorable mentions scores. Multiple Honorable mention winners.

ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN:

ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN of the YEAR
FIRST PRIZE. Awarded to one project only, the highest overall scoring entry in Architectural Design. This project receives the coveted OPAL Trophy.
PLATINUM WINNERS
Multiple winners. Awarded to projects with a very high overall score.
WINNERS
Multiple winners. Awarded to projects with a high overall score.
HONORABLE MENTIONS
Awarded to projects with a high amount of honorable mentions scores. Multiple Honorable mention winners.

PROPERTY DEVELOPMENT:

PROPERTY DEVELOPMENT of the YEAR
FIRST PRIZE. Awarded to one project only, the highest overall scoring entry in Property Development. This project receives the coveted OPAL Trophy.
PLATINUM WINNERS
Multiple winners. Awarded to projects with a very high overall score.
WINNERS
Multiple winners. Awarded to projects with a high score.
HONORABLE MENTIONS
Awarded to projects with a high amount of honorable mentions scores. Multiple Honorable mention winners.

“ The quality of projects that were submitted this year, in all categories, is a true reflection of the boundless creativity that our industry is famous for. As a result, OPAL has emerged as a prestigious international award that celebrates mind-blowing and functional design, which will inspire designers and architects around the world to reach new heights.”

Hamish Kilburn,
Editor,
Hotel Designs,
London

“ It has been an absolute pleasure to be part of the OPAL. It is so important for our industry to celebrate and reward creative and outstanding craftsmanship to keep raising the bar. The quality and large number of entrants proves OPAL has already established itself as one of the top awards of its kind.”

Erik Behrens,
Creative Director,
Design Studio Lead,
AECOM Architecture