Recognizing outstanding design projects that respond to challenges facing our world around health, equity, and sustainability in the built environment. The FOCUS Project Awards honor projects designed with intent for impact. Each category will have one winner per firm size. Merit recipients may be selected at the discretion of the jury.
Open to a project completed within the past two years. All projects submitted for 2024 must have been completed between January 1, 2022 and January 1, 2024.
Entry Fee | $200
ASID Member Entry Fee | $100
Project OverviewProvide a general description of the project and client. (150 words) Design ChallengeDescribe the design challenge(s) of the project. (150 word maximum) Design ProcessDescribe the full design process your team used throughout the project to identify challenges, develop solutions and achieve desired goals. (300 word maximum) Design SolutionsWhat strategies did the team use to solve the design challenge(s). (300 word maximum) Supporting MaterialsUpload images that visually support the design challenge, design process and solutions. Images can be uploaded in JPG, JPEG, PNG formats and cannot exceed 2MB. |
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Client StatementProvide a brief statement, including an approved quote for possible publication, from your client on how this project addressed their needs (250 word maximum). |
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Focus StatementDescribe how this project meets or exceeds excellence to promote holistic health by addressing at least three of the concepts below. (250 word maximum).
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Products and Materials DisclosureWhere products and materials comprise a substantial portion (over 25%) of the project, submit manufacturer names and product line information for flooring, walls, millwork, ceilings, lighting, furnishings/casework, textiles, and other noteworthy materials. Provide as a PDF no larger than 2MB. |
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Visual ComponentsImagesProvide a minimum of five (5) and maximum of ten (10) images of the project. Images cannot include identifying firm information. Images can be accepted as JPG, JPEG, PNG and cannot exceed 2MB. Plans and DrawingsProvide a minimum of one (1) and maximum of three (3) drawings, such as 2D sketches, diagrams, hand renderings, 3D computer-generated renderings, digital materials and/or storyboards. Composites are allowed. Do not exceed three (3) composites per drawing. Files cannot exceed 2MB. |
Open to a project completed within the past two years. All projects submitted for 2024 must have been completed between January 1, 2022 and January 1, 2024.
Entry Fee | $200
ASID Member Entry Fee | $100
Project OverviewProvide a general description of the project and client. (150 words maximum) Design ChallengeDescribe the design challenge(s) of the project. (150 word maximum) Design ProcessDescribe the full design process your team used throughout the project to identify challenges, develop solutions and achieve desired goals. (300 word maximum) Design SolutionsWhat strategies did the team use to solve the design challenge(s). (300 word maximum) Supporting MaterialsUpload images that visually support the design challenge, design process and solutions. Images can be uploaded in JPG, JPEG, PNG formats and cannot exceed 2MB. |
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Client StatementProvide a brief statement, including an approved quote for possible publication, from your client on how this project addressed their needs (250 word maximum). |
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Focus StatementDescribe how this project meets or exceeds excellence to integrate diverse populations by addressing at least three of the concepts below. (250 word maximum).
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Products and Materials DisclosureWhere products and materials comprise a substantial portion (over 25%) of the project, submit manufacturer names and product line information for flooring, walls, millwork, ceilings, lighting, furnishings/casework, textiles and other noteworthy materials. Provide as a PDF no larger than 2MB. |
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Visual ComponentsImagesProvide a minimum of five (5) and maximum of ten (10) images of the project. Images cannot include identifying firm information. Images can be accepted as JPG, JPEG, PNG and cannot exceed 2MB. Plans and DrawingsProvide a minimum of one (1) and maximum of three (3) drawings, such as 2D sketches, diagrams, hand renderings, 3D computer-generated renderings, digital materials and/or storyboards. Composites are allowed. Do not exceed three (3) composites per drawing. Files cannot exceed 2MB. |
Open to a project completed within the past two years. All projects submitted for 2024 must have been completed between January 1, 2023 and January 1, 2024.
Entry Fee | $200
ASID Member Entry Fee | $100
Project OverviewProvide a general description of the project and client. (150 words) Design ChallengeDescribe the design challenge(s) of the project. (150 word maximum) Design ProcessDescribe the full design process your team used throughout the project to identify challenges, develop solutions and achieve desired goals. (300 word maximum) Design SolutionsWhat strategies did the team use to solve the design challenge(s). (300 word maximum) Supporting MaterialsUpload images that visually support the design challenge, design process and solutions. Images can be uploaded in JPG, JPEG, PNG formats and cannot exceed 2MB. |
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Client StatementProvide a brief statement, including an approved quote for possible publication, from your client on how this project addressed their needs (250 word maximum). |
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Focus StatementDescribe how this project meets or exceeds excellence to foster community cohesion and resilience by addressing at least three of the concepts below. (250 word maximum). Design presents the opportunity to connect the built environment and the community, create physical and social resilience, and promote engagement and harmony amongst diverse populations.
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Products and Materials DisclosureWhere products and materials comprise a substantial portion (over 25%) of the project, submit manufacturer names and product line information for flooring, walls, millwork, ceilings, lighting, furnishings/casework, textiles and other noteworthy materials. Provide as a PDF no larger than 2MB. |
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Visual ComponentsImagesProvide a minimum of five (5) and maximum of ten (10) images of the project. Images cannot include identifying firm information. Images can be accepted as JPG, JPEG, PNG and cannot exceed 2MB. Plans and DrawingsProvide a minimum of one (1) and maximum of three (3) drawings, such as 2D sketches, diagrams, hand renderings, 3D computer-generated renderings, digital materials and/or storyboards. Composites are allowed. Do not exceed three (3) composites per drawing. Files cannot exceed 2MB. |
Open to a project completed within the past two years. All projects submitted for 2023 must have been completed between January 1, 2022 and January 1, 2024.
Entry Fee | $200
ASID Member Entry Fee | $100
Project OverviewProvide a general description of the project and client. (150 words) Design ChallengeDescribe the design challenge(s) of the project. (150 word maximum) Design ProcessDescribe the full design process your team used throughout the project to identify challenges, develop solutions and achieve desired goals. (300 word maximum) Design SolutionsWhat strategies did the team use to solve the design challenge(s). (300 word maximum) Supporting MaterialsUpload images that visually support the design challenge, design process and solutions. Images can be uploaded in JPG, JPEG, PNG formats and cannot exceed 2MB. |
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Client StatementProvide a brief statement, including an approved quote for possible publication, from your client on how this project addressed their needs (250 word maximum). |
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Focus Statement: Eliminate and Sequester EmissionsDescribe how this project meets or exceeds excellence to eliminate and sequester emissions by addressing at least three of the concepts below. (250 word maximum).
Focus Statement: Protect and Restore EcosystemsDescribe how this project meets or exceeds excellence to protect and restore ecosystems by addressing at least three of the concepts below. (250 word maximum).
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Products and Materials DisclosureWhere products and materials comprise a substantial portion (over 25%) of the project, submit manufacturer names and product line information for flooring, walls, millwork, ceilings, lighting, furnishings/casework, textiles and other noteworthy materials. Provide as a PDF no larger than 2MB. |
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Visual ComponentsImagesProvide a minimum of five (5) and maximum of ten (10) images of the project. Images cannot include identifying firm information. Images can be accepted as JPG, JPEG, PNG and cannot exceed 2MB. Plans and DrawingsProvide a minimum of one (1) and maximum of three (3) drawings, such as 2D sketches, diagrams, hand renderings, 3D computer-generated renderings, digital materials and/or storyboards. Composites are allowed. Do not exceed three (3) composites per drawing. Files cannot exceed 2MB. |