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
- HKIA Silver Medal / Medal of the Year within Hong Kong
- 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
- Sponsored by Nikon
- Open Group Best of the Best: Nikon ZR Full Frame Cinema Camera (Body)
- HKIA Member Group Best of the Best: Nikon Z50ii with 16-50mm Kit Mirrorless Camera
(Winners must collect the prize in person by presenting their original valid photo identification; proxy collection on behalf of the winner is strictly prohibited. The official winner notification must be shown live upon collection.)
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
