super studio 2025

Super Studio is a national design competition open to SONA members from all year levels. As a conceptual design competition, Super Studio gives students license to explore highly creative responses to a design brief. 

Super Studio connects students with industry professionals, providing mentorship and exposure to real-world architectural practices. Participants will present their proposals to regional judging panels, with winners advancing to the national competition for a chance to win $3000 cash plus state-level prizes! 

2025 Key Dates 

Thursday, 31 July | Reading of the Brief (Virtual)
Thursday, 7 August | Online submission due & local chapter presentations 
Friday, 8 August | National shortlist announced 
Friday, 15 August | National shortlist presentations & winner announcement 

Eligibility & Teams 

Super Studio is open to all SONA members (check SONA eligibility) from all year levels. Students can enter in teams of up to 3. Not a SONA member Join now!

How to Enter 

It’s easy! Follow the 3 simple steps below:

Team Up: Find up to three (3) SONA mates and create a memorable team name.

Sign Up: Everyone on your team needs to register individually through this event link. Don’t forget to enter your team name!

Pick Your Mentor Sessions: As a team, choose one face-to-face and one virtual mentoring session. Make sure all team members register for the exact same sessions.

Once those steps are done, you’re all set! There are also a series of design talks throughout the week to help guide you through. Just remember to submit your team entry using the form below before your presentations on Thursday, August 7, 2025. 

If you don’t have a team and would like one, please join the COMMUNITY FORUM and connect with like-minded SONA students. Join the forum here!