ArchDaily upgraded their internship prize to a fully paid position

The conversation about paid and unpaid internships is vital, especially in architecture where creativity and passion are often taken for granted. In the context of Buildner’s Unbuilt Award 2025, our partner ArchDaily thoughtfully addressed this issue by upgrading their internship prize from an unpaid to a paid opportunity—reinforcing our shared belief that meaningful professional support must always include fair compensation.

The Buildner Unbuilt Award 2025 celebrates the power of architectural ideas—those visionary concepts that, while unbuilt, inspire us, redefine boundaries, and shape the future of design. In partnership with ArchDaily, the world’s most visited architecture media platform, the award seeks not only to honor innovative thinkers but also to provide them meaningful opportunities for professional growth.

As part of this collaboration, ArchDaily offered an internship prize, providing emerging talents hands-on experience within their globally recognized editorial team. Initially, ArchDaily planned this internship without remuneration—a practice not uncommon in many creative industries, aimed primarily at exposure and experience.

However, amidst evolving discussions in architecture about fair compensation and the real value of creative contributions, ArchDaily thoughtfully reconsidered their position.

On March 24, ArchDaily proactively upgraded their internship prize to a fully paid position. With this change, they clearly emphasize that meaningful professional experiences should also reflect fairness, respect, and practical support for architects at the start of their careers.

Buildner proudly supports ArchDaily’s decision and sees this thoughtful action as part of a broader, positive movement within architecture—one that recognizes the tangible value of creative talent and the importance of fair compensation as a foundation for innovation.

Together, Buildner and ArchDaily remain committed not only to celebrating visionary design but also to nurturing an industry culture where creativity and fairness coexist, strengthening the future of architectural practice.