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JUDGING CRITERIA
Architectural Concept & Spatial Quality
Evaluates the overall distinction of the design and the profoundness of its spatial articulation. This criterion focuses on the ability to aesthetically foster a "dialogue" between interior and exterior spaces. Furthermore, it considers how the design reflects a living philosophy that seamlessly harmonizes both architectural beauty and physical comfort.
Resolution of Detail & Execution
Focuses on the refinement of finishing and execution, particularly at critical architectural nodes such as junctions and fenestrations. It assesses the orchestration of planes, lines, and materials that demonstrate an understanding of aesthetic engineering—ensuring that the elements of the openings appear minimalist, lightweight, or seamlessly integrated into the building's overall mass.
Living Experience, Environmental Response & Design Innovation
Examines how the design cultivates a high-quality environment for its occupants through the manipulation of natural daylight, ventilation, and visual framing. It also assesses the architecture's harmony with its context, its spatial adaptability to accommodate real-life lifestyles, and its potential to inspire or set new benchmarks within the architectural field.
Integration of TOSTEM Products
Evaluates the seamless integration and visual harmony of TOSTEM products within the architecture. It considers how appropriately these products are utilized to elevate overall functionality, enhance spatial quality, and enrich the occupant's living experience.
Architectural Concept & Spatial Quality
Evaluates the overall distinction of the design and the profoundness of its spatial articulation. This criterion focuses on the ability to aesthetically foster a "dialogue" between interior and exterior spaces. Furthermore, it considers how the design reflects a living philosophy that seamlessly harmonizes both architectural beauty and physical comfort.
Resolution of Detail & Execution
Focuses on the refinement of finishing and execution, particularly at critical architectural nodes such as junctions and fenestrations. It assesses the orchestration of planes, lines, and materials that demonstrate an understanding of aesthetic engineering—ensuring that the elements of the openings appear minimalist, lightweight, or seamlessly integrated into the building's overall mass.
Living Experience, Environmental Response & Design Innovation
Examines how the design cultivates a high-quality environment for its occupants through the manipulation of natural daylight, ventilation, and visual framing. It also assesses the architecture's harmony with its context, its spatial adaptability to accommodate real-life lifestyles, and its potential to inspire or set new benchmarks within the architectural field.
Integration of TOSTEM Products
Evaluates the seamless integration and visual harmony of TOSTEM products within the architecture. It considers how appropriately these products are utilized to elevate overall functionality, enhance spatial quality, and enrich the occupant's living experience.
Design Execution & Architectural Integration
The ability to translate an abstract concept into a tangible architectural reality. This evaluates how effectively fenestrations and junction systems are utilized as core elements to achieve seamless spatial continuity throughout the architecture.
Technical Sophistication & Detailing
The refinement and precision of architectural detailing. This examines the demonstration of aesthetic engineering—how spatial boundaries, fluidity, and overlapping planes are orchestrated with high technical and visual sophistication.
Functional & Contextual Dialogue
An innovative response to functional requirements and contextual surroundings. The "dialogue" established through openings must generate sustainable new value for both the occupants and the surrounding environment.
Constructability & Material Intelligence
The technical feasibility and intelligent utilization of material properties (such as glass, framing, and hardware) to realize the core architectural concept in accordance with the highest professional standards.
SUBMISSION GUIDELINE
ARCHITECTURAL HOME OF THE YEAR AWARD
Completed Projects
- Project must be completed residential projects built between 2022 - 2026.
- Must integrated TOSTEM products.
FUTURE RESIDENTIAL DESIGN AWARD
Future Projects
- Projects must have an expected completion date no later than 2027.
- Must integrate TOSTEM products
NEXTGEN AWARD
Conceptual Projects
Dialogues between Opening and Space
- Students, recent graduates, and young professionals (under 30 years old).
- Individuals or teams (maximum 2 members). All participants must meet the eligibility criteria
- Conceptual residential design with a maximum built-up area of 500 sqm.
- Must incorporate TOSTEM IN16 and GIESTA Series.
- Include at least one additional TOSTEM product (e.g., GRANTS, ATIS, WE Series, or others that strengthen the design).
- Must align with the "Dialogues between Opening and Space" theme, promoting interaction between people, spaces, and nature.
Submission Requirements
(Max. 250 words)
Explain your design idea and what inspired it. Describe how the building connects to its surroundings, community, and culture. Mention any eco-friendly designs. Most importantly, explain why you chose TOSTEM products to connect the indoor and outdoor spaces. Keep your writing clear and direct.
(Minimum 15 images)
- At least 5 outside views.
- At least 10 inside views.
- All pictures must clearly show TOSTEM products being used.
Submit each picture as a single file (do not put multiple pictures into one collage).
Provide drawings that support our theme, "The Dialogues between Opening and Space." Include:
- Site plans, floor plans, sections, and design details.
- The drawings must clearly show how you connect different rooms and handle the boundaries between inside and outside.
- How the building fits into its location.
- How your design matches the "Dialogues between Opening and Space" theme by showing how the spaces flow together.
Submission Requirements
(Max. 250 words)
Explain your design idea and what inspired it. Describe how the planned building will connect to its surroundings, community, and culture. Mention any eco-friendly designs. Most importantly, explain why you chose TOSTEM products to connect the indoor and outdoor spaces. Keep your writing clear and direct.
Presentation
Provide a presentation (PDF, A1 size, 4 pages maximum) that visually explains your overall vision, your design process, and how your ideas answer the theme, "The Dialogues between Opening and Space."
(Minimum 10 images)
- At least 5 outside views.
- At least 5 inside views.
- All renderings must clearly show how TOSTEM products will be used in the design.
- Submit each picture as a single file (do not put multiple pictures into one collage).
rovide drawings that support our theme. Please include:
- Site plans, floor plans, sections, and overall design details.
- Drawings that clearly show how you plan to connect different rooms and handle the boundaries between the inside and outside.
- Window & door detail drawings that show exactly how TOSTEM products are integrated into the walls and spaces.
A short animation or video that shows:
- How the future building will fit perfectly into its location.
- How your design matches the "Dialogues between Opening and Space" theme by showing how the spaces will flow together.
Submission Requirements
(Max. 250 words)
Explain your design idea and what inspired it. Describe how your conceptual building connects to its surroundings, community, and culture. Mention any eco-friendly designs. Most importantly, explain why you chose TOSTEM products to connect the indoor and outdoor spaces. Keep your writing clear and direct.
Presentation
(PDF, A1 size, 2 pages maximum)
Provide a presentation board that visually explains your overall vision, your design process, and how your ideas answer the theme, "The Dialogues between Opening and Space."
(Minimum 10 images)
- At least 5 outside views.
- At least 5 inside views.
- All renderings must clearly show how TOSTEM products are used in your conceptual design.
- Submit each picture as a single file (do not put multiple pictures into one collage).
A short animation or video thatshows:
- How your conceptual building fits perfectly into its location.
- How your design matches the "Dialogues between Opening and Space" theme by showing how the spaces will flow together.