The TraMod ACADEMY has announced the opening of its third annual international awards competition, calling for submissions that showcase innovative interactions between tradition and modernity across multiple design disciplines. The TraMod AWARDS 2025, described as the world's first international award focusing specifically on the intersection of traditional and contemporary design approaches, will accept both professional and student projects across four distinct categories.
The competition, organized by the TraMod ACADEMY - which positions itself as the world's first international academy dedicated to studying the relationship between tradition and modernity in architecture and design - seeks projects in architecture, interior design, fashion design, and industrial/product design. Both built and conceptual projects from professionals are eligible, alongside student work that demonstrates thoughtful consideration of cultural heritage, societal context, identity, traditions, and historical perspectives in contemporary design solutions.
The awards ceremony will take place in Istanbul, Turkey, under the direction of Dr. Javad Eiraji. The competition features an impressive international jury panel including renowned architects and designers from across the globe: Armin Daneshgar from Austria, Sanjay Puri from India, Oleg Shapiro from Russia, Reza Daneshmir from Iran, Melike Altınışık from Turkey and South Korea, Waleed Arafa from Egypt, and Antonius Richard Rusli from Indonesia, among others. Additional jury members represent diverse geographical regions including Spain, Lebanon, Costa Rica, Brazil, Mexico, Italy, Portugal, the United States, and Oman, ensuring a truly global perspective on design excellence.
The competition timeline offers multiple registration deadlines to accommodate participants worldwide. The early bird registration and submission deadline is set for October 10, 2025, followed by standard registration closing on November 10, 2025, and a final late registration period ending November 20, 2025. The selection process will culminate in December 2025 with the announcement of longlists, shortlists, and winners during a special gala night ceremony.
Participation fees are structured to encourage broad international involvement, with professional submissions requiring a $100 USD entry fee while student submissions are accepted free of charge. The competition organizers emphasize their commitment to fostering emerging talent by removing financial barriers for educational participants. Interested designers and architects can find detailed information, registration forms, and submission guidelines on the TraMod ACADEMY website, with additional support available through dedicated email contacts and WhatsApp communication channels.
This year's competition continues the academy's mission to bridge the gap between historical design wisdom and contemporary innovation, encouraging participants to explore how cultural traditions can inform and enhance modern design practice. The international scope of both the jury and expected participants reflects the growing global interest in culturally sensitive design approaches that honor heritage while addressing contemporary needs and challenges.
