Prize 2027 - Frequent Asked Questions

Award criteria and previous editions

Is the focus of the award the same as in the previous edition (vernacular architecture, 2024)?
Fondation Philippe Rotthier holds a solid orientation towards vernacular and traditional architecture. For this reason, the criteria defined for the 15th Call (2027) acknowledges architectural qualities that might be characteristic of vernacular architecture; yet the current call is not limited to projects of traditional vernacular architecture. More information about 2027’s criteria in the technical document.

Have the conditions of the award changed since the previous edition (2024)?
The participation conditions correspond largely to those of 2024 in the sense that several participation requirements remain.

Entry process

What is the application limit date?
Submissions will be accepted until Friday 30th April, 2027 at 11:59 p.m. CEST (Brussels).

When does my project have to be completed for it to be eligible? Is a project delivered in 2021 admissible?
The five-year period takes the limit date for submissions as reference. Please consider a project delivered from 1 April 2021 onwards as admissible.

Should projects be submitted as separate applications, each with its own submission email?
Yes, one Application File corresponds to one project. When sent electronically, one Application File equals one separate email. "E-mail subject: Application Rotthier Prize 2027 [Name of the Project]" See Page 4 of 5 of the technical document for information.

Can I enter more than one project?
Yes. Each participant may submit up to three (3) projects.

How can I be sure you have received my entry?
You will receive a confirmation message noting your entry within 48hrs.

Submissions – the Application file

Is there any preference for portrait or landscape orientation for the requested A3 project dossier?
The A3 Project dossier or project folder shall accomplish the best reading and presentation of the submitted project(s), regardless of its landscape or portrait orientation.

Is there a maximum file size (mb) for the electronic submission?
We advise not to exceed 35 Mb for the whole Application file.

Can the application file be sent as attachment? Is it preferable a download link?
Download links from Wetransfer ou Swisstransfer will be accepted.

Submissions – the Application form

What is the maximum length for the project description field in the application form?
The Application form allows between 150-200 words for briefing your project. The A3 Project Dossier of about 20 pages to be submitted together with the Application Form could admit an extensive description of your project.

Is the project description field intended as a short summary of the project?
The Application Form shall gather the basic project information and project brief or main project definition. There are formal requirements and minimal content to be still written additionally into the A3 project dossier or project folder.

Judging

Will judging be anonymous?
No. Jury members will see all submitted materials for your entry on due time. If your entry is nominated, your office’s name will be revealed along with the nominated project.

When will winners be announced?
Finalists will be announced in July 2027.