COLLABORATORS
COLLABORATORS
SUPPORTING + INSPIRING CREATIVES
We work with people who share our ethos for inspiring and supporting creativity from the judges we invite, our exhibition showcases, the creators we work with and the partners who support the initiatives and make them possible
We’re collaborating with HP, D5 Render and Affinity as they are pushing the boundaries of technology to design tools that actually tackle our most complex workflows, empowering us as architects and designers
2025 EXPERT JUDGING PANEL
The expert judging panel for the sixth Awards included prestigious creative practitioners and renowned industry experts each with unique knowledge and experience of architecture, design and image creation. With members of the panel from notable studios and collectives including; Zaha Hadid Architects, Foster + Partners, RSHP, Hayes Davidson and the London Festival of Architecture
The 2026 panel will be revealed in the coming weeks
COLLABORATORS
TO BE ANNOUNCED SOON
Partners
EMPOWERING ARCHITECTS + DESIGNERS
“We’re collaborating with HP, D5 Render and Affinity to empower architects, designers and creative people of all kinds. HP and D5 Render are pushing technologies to truly enhance creative processes, listening to feedback, working with industry leaders and shaping their tools to directly empower how we design and shape the world
Affinity is crafting tools for creatives that adapt to your workflow, combining drawing, image-making and layout tools in one place. Giving true creative freedom - that’s actually free”
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Check out how creatives are already using these innovative tools from HP, D5 Render and Affinity to empower their creative workflows in the Awards:
PIONEERING TOOLS FOR DESIGN
HP Z Workstations and D5 Render are pioneering their tools to inspire creatives on their journey, providing powerful tech and industry-leading visualisation tools designed for creative and technical professionals to empower the creative process
Together, HP’s high-performance Workstations and D5 Render’s innovative solutions can drive creativity and efficiency in complex, multi-software workflows
TACKLE YOUR MOST COMPLEX WORKFLOWS
For decades, HP has been a trusted hardware partner for architects around the world. HP Z Workstations offer high performance laptops, desktops, and solutions engineered to drive the most demanding professional workflows across architecture, design and visualisation
Power through your heaviest workloads with high-performance workstation computers. Simultaneously 3D model and render, accelerate single-threaded CAD operations, experience seamless multi-app usage, and maintain consistent performance under load
Tested, optimised and certified to power complex workflows, HP Z high-performance workstation computers are ISV-certified for leading professional software. Z by HP Workstations undergo rigorous testing and certification by Independent Software Vendors to ensure stability, reliability and predictable performance from your chosen applications
From real-time rendering, 3D design and animation to AI development and data analysis - HP Z workstations drive the most complex professional workflows
HP Z put architects and designers at the heart of their design - crafting thin and light laptops with incredible battery life, mini desktops that fit your home setup, and towers with tool-less access for easy expansion. HP Z devices combine passion for design with uncompromising usability and engineering excellence
THE COMPLETE VISUALISATION ECOSYSTEM - YOUR FLOW, UNBROKEN
D5 Render is an industry leading real-time visualisation tool supporting architectural design, iteration and communication through high-quality 3D creation
D5 isn’t just about faster rendering - it’s a unified platform that transforms design refinement, team coordination, and client communication across professional workflows in architecture and design
Handle massive scenes and animations with ease and save hours with AI Agents that populate environments in seconds
Access a library of thousands of render-ready models and materials to support rapid iteration without breaking flow
A platform built for AEC professionals and is used by leading industry names including BIG, Zaha Hadid Architects, KPF, Populous, swa and more
Get D5 for Education for free: Unleash the powerful capabilities of D5 and transform your architectural projects
CREATIVE FREEDOM - THAT’S ACTUALLY FREE
Affinity provides one space to craft it all, allowing you to expertly craft designs, edit your images, then lay it all out, without ever leaving your document
⦿ FULLY FUELLED PHOTO EDITING
⦿ ADVANCED VECTOR DESIGN
⦿ PAGE LAYOUT POWERHOUSE
By combining drawing, image-making and layout tools in one place, Affinity allows creative workflows to remain focused on craft, clarity and communication rather than managing multiple applications
Affinity are giving back true creative freedom for you to create without limits so you can freely focus on your craft - without restrictions or subscriptions
Drawing, image-making and layout are rarely separate acts in practice. Affinity’s app allows these processes to sit within one single space for more fluid thinking and more considered outcomes, keeping creative tools accessible, integrated and adaptable across different practices
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