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Celebrating Purposeful Use of Colours

Colours surrounding us can make a difference in our lives. They can be a powerful medium to signify, solve or signal – a strategic selection process which plays a critical role in designing or recreating a space.

We want to recognise that.

Celebrating Purposeful Use of Colours

Colours surrounding us can make a difference in our lives. They can be a powerful medium to signify, solve or signal – a strategic selection process which plays a critical role in designing or recreating a space.

We want to recognise that.

The annual Creative Colour Awards is on the search for projects that exhibit innovative, and purposeful use of colours in spatial design. We accept all scales and sizes of project that shows how well colour is used as a design solution. Do check out our judging criteria to understand what our panel of jury are looking for.

Submissions for Creative Colour Awards 2024 have closed. Shortlisted entries will be informed via email. If you have a project you would like to submit, we will be opening submissions for 2025 towards the end of this year.

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PRIZES

GRAND PRIX WINNER

USD 5,000

ARCHITECTURAL

BEST IN CORPORATE & COMMERCIAL EXTERIOR

USD 2,500

BEST IN RESIDENTIAL EXTERIOR

USD 2,500

INTERIOR DESIGN

BEST IN CORPORATE & COMMERCIAL INTERIOR

USD 2,500

BEST IN RESIDENTIAL INTERIOR

USD 2,500

PUBLIC SPACES

BEST IN PUBLIC SPACES

USD 2,500

WHAT OUR JURY IS LOOKING FOR

ARCHITECTURAL

Architectural Category Focuses On The External Facade Of Spaces

Corporate & Commercial Exterior

The exterior paint finishes of any commercial, industrial and hospitality buildings such as offices, studios, factories & warehouses, retail outlets, shopping centres, education facilities, healthcare facilities, cafes, restaurants, fitness centres, hotels and accommodation.

Residential Exterior

The exterior paint finishes of any building used as a private residence including single and multi-residential high-rise buildings.

Judging Criteria

The jury will be assessing projects based on the following criteria:

● Colour Delivery
● Involvement of Colour in the Design Process
● Social or Environmental Integration
● Visual Impact & Storytelling

INTERIOR DESIGN

Interior Design Category Focuses On The Internal Facade Of Spaces

Corporate & Commercial Interior

The interior paint finishes of any commercial, industrial and hospitality spaces such as offices, studios, factories & warehouses, retail outlets, pop up retail, shopping centres, education facilities, healthcare facilities, cafes, restaurants, fitness centres, hotels and accommodation.

Residential Interior

The interior paint finishes of any space used as a private residence including single and multi-residential.

The jury will be assessing projects based on the following criteria:

● Colour Delivery
● Involvement of Colour in the Design Process
● Social or Environmental Integration
● Visual Impact & Storytelling

PUBLIC SPACES

The Exterior And/Or Interior Paint Finishes Of Any Public Spaces And Infrastructures Such As Community Centres, Transport Infrastructures (Airports, Railway & Bus Stations, Bridges, Tunnels, Pavements, Etc.), Museums, One-Off Installations, Event Spaces, Sports And Recreational Facilities

PAST EVENT HIGHLIGHTS

2023 Creative Colours award winner

2023 Creative Colours award winner

2023 Creative Colours award winner