The HKIA 70th Anniversary Architectural Photography Competition
Date: 14 August 2026

Theme
The competition invites participants to explore the relationship between people, architecture and the city, documenting how buildings and urban environments in Hong Kong are experienced, occupied and used.

 

Entry Groups

  • HKIA Member Group
    (Members, Fellows, Associates, Graduate Members & Student Members)
  • Open Group

Each applicant may enter one group only. An applicant eligible for the HKIA Member Group may also enter the Open Group.

 

Categories

  1. HKIA Silver Medal / Medal of the Year within Hong Kong
  2. Architecture & Urban Environment in Hong Kong

Each photograph may be entered once only, under one group and one category.

Photographs previously entered in other competitions are eligible.


Jury Panel
1. Ar. Hon. Julia Lau CStJ, JP
HKIA President & LegCo Member

2. Ar. Jeff Tung
HKIA Council Member & Photographer

3. Ar. Humphrey Wong
Director of Meta4 Design Forum Ltd.

4. Mr. Freeman Lau BBS
Designer, Artist & Curator

5. Mr. Ringo Tang
Visual Creator, Photographer & Director

 

Prizes
- Three Category Selections from each category in each entry group, producing twelve Category Selections in total
- Each Category Selection receives a book voucher
- Open Group Best of the Best: mirrorless camera
- HKIA Member Group Best of the Best: mirrorless camera

The precise camera models and prize arrangements are subject to confirmation. Prize recipients must verify their identity before a prize is released.

 

Important Dates

Submission: 14 August 2026 - 15 October 2026

Anonymous judging: 16-30 October 2026

Results and exhibition opening: Mid-November 2026

 

Competition Brief: LINK

Submission: LINK