masi DESIGN AWARDS 2026

The masi DESIGN AWARD are catching up with the times! We have a new submission platform for all entries making both application and judging more user friendly. If you are hoping to submit a project for the 2026 masi DESIGN AWARDs please click the button below. There have been some adjustments to the categories this year and the addition of two new categories:

OFFICE UNDER $250/sq. ft.

Office space constructed for under $250.00 per square foot excluding furnishings or consultant fees. Must include images of non-public spaces – workspaces (open and closed), reception areas, meeting rooms, lounge and lunchrooms, boardroom, etc. to represent the entire project. This category requires the inclusion of all workplace represented on the submitted plans

OFFICE OVER $250/sq. ft.

Office space constructed over $250.00 per square foot excluding furnishings or consultant fees. Must include images of non-public spaces – workspaces (open and closed), reception areas, meeting rooms, lounge and lunchrooms, boardroom, etc. to represent the entire project. This category requires the inclusion of all workplace represented on the submitted plans

OFFICE PARTIAL / AMENITY SPACES ~ NEW CATEGORY

Workplaces where only a portion of the space is renovated such as a public area - e.g. reception area or lobby, meeting room, lunchroom, conference room, etc. It also includes lobbies, amenity spaces - such as lounges and fitness facilities, private function spaces and any other multi-use space available to all occupants of a commercial building.

Residential – New Construction

Single family new construction

Residential – Renovation

Renovation projects for single family residences. Must include a minimum of 3 areas of the home e.g. the kitchen, living room and bathroom.

 Multi-unit Residential ~ NEW CATEGORY

New or renovated multi-unit family/senior (non-care) residential condominiums/apartments. Must includes suites, lobbies, amenity, and private function spaces created within condominiums or apartment buildings.

HEALTHCARE ~ NEW SPILT CATEGORY (split from below)

Any interior project within a hospital, healthcare facility, long-term care facility or research centre.

HEALTH & WELLNESS ~ NEW SPLIT CATEGORY (split from above)

Facilities dedicated to improving overall health and wellbeing inside and out. This includes standalone or smaller scale medical/health and aesthetic spaces such as Doctors offices, Chiropractic offices, Dental offices, Optometry clinics, Massage & Physiotherapy clinics, Therapy and Counselling Offices, Pharmacies, Spa’s, Hair/Nail Salons, and Skin Clinics.

Institutional

Universities, schools, museums, religious facilities, art galleries, airports, government buildings.

HOSPITALITY / RECREATION

Hotels, lodges, casinos, theaters, gyms, swimming facilities, ice rinks and bowling alleys etc…   

Retail

Commercial interiors created for retail sales including shopping centres, shops, showrooms, and markets.

Restaurant

Restaurants, bars, lounges, and cafes either freestanding or within a building.

 Special Feature

Design of a feature element within a space such as a staircase, elevator, fireplace, millwork reception desk, wall or ceiling feature. 

Peoples Choice

All project submissions will be automatically entered for the People’s Choice Award which will be chosen by public vote.

We look forward to the 2026 masi AT THE MET Gala on October 15th, 2026