Tamar Tsurtsumia, a fourth-year student in Caucasus University’s English-taught undergraduate architecture programme, received the award for Student Design for a Public Building at the 20th International Architectural Award 2026 competition. The awards ceremony took place on 1 October.

Tamar developed her winning project under the supervision of Caucasus University Professor Ali Rachidi.

Her achievement reflects the success of Caucasus University students in international architecture competitions and their growing recognition within the profession.