
GIfA Awards Entry Form
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GIfA Awards 2025
Category Fees:
Category A - R1600:
• A new building or group of buildings
• A work of technological importance
• The conservation, restoration and/or rehabilitation (refurbishment) of existing buildings, historic precincts, or areas.
There is no restriction on the building type, use or size. It is also intended for small-scale alterations or interiors if they are of exceptional quality and contribute to the current discourse on architecture. Although the project may contain flaws, it should be clearly identifiable as having specific attributes worthy of recognition.
Category B - R1000 :
A work of social importance, other than a building, for which the member or architectural practice was appointed as the architect
• Research in the field of architecture.
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Category C - R1200:
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small project of max. value R7 500 000-00
• From a small practice with maximum 2 Professional Architects
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Application deadline 18 July 2025 end of the day. This form will not be accessible from 26 July 2025.
Bank First National Bank
Acc Holder: Gauteng Institute for Architecture
Acc NO: 54861158475
Branch Code: 256205
PLEASE NOTE:
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• For projects qualifying for the SAIA 2026 Awards, all documents submitted electronically via the online GIfA awards submission portal will be forwarded in the prescribed format: A4 size, except for A1 posters which need to be printed and forwarded to the SAIA National Office when requested by GIfA. SAIA National Office, 3rd Floor, Design District Building, Cnr Tyrwhitt & Keyes Avenues, Rosebank, Johannesburg, 2196