The Christopher Procter Prize for urban design and city making research is once again open for entries.
An opportunity to imagine, innovate, and influence the future of the built environment, this prize awards the winning emerging architect with $10,000 for research based travel or study to enrich professional development.
Whether you have a bold urban intervention, a design concept that rethinks public space, or a plan for more sustainable, equitable citymaking, this is your platform.
Nominations close: 11.59pm (AEST), Tuesday 4th November 2025.
The winner will be announced at an End of Year Event on Thursday, 4 December 2025. More details to come on that soon.
What is it?
Named after renowned Sydney architect and urban designer Christopher Procter who died suddenly of DVT while arriving back to Sydney in November 2018 from the USA, the prize celebrates emerging architects, those who demonstrate a commitment and passion for the design of cities.
Upon graduation in Adelaide in 1986 Christopher won the University of Adelaide (then South Australian Institute of Technology) Medal, the Rod Roach Design Grant and the South Australian Gas Company Prize in Architecture. These enabled him to undertake research and travel that furthered his passion for design.
Since passing this Prize has been established in his memory by Christopher’s wife, architect Bridget Smyth. The Christopher Procter Prize rewards creative thinking that improves our cities, and the way we move through and use urban spaces. Urban design isn’t just about buildings, it’s about people, communities, connections.
Why Enter?
$10,000 will be awarded to the winner for study, travel, and/or research.
Along with a unique oppourtunity for travel and research, you could gain national recognition through the Institute’s platforms, along with the chance to have your work seen by leading voices in architecture and urban design, amplifying its impact well beyond the competition itself.
Interested? ENTER NOW
The prize must be used within two years of receipt and the recipient will be expected to present the ‘Prize Report’ at the annual Christopher Procter Cocktail Party to be hosted by Ethos Urban and will be invited to publish their outcomes and experience in the NSW Chapter Newsletter and Website.
Thanks to Ethos Urban and Sydney Community Foundation for their support of the Christopher Procter Prize.