AIA Baltimore and the Baltimore Architecture Foundation are excited to announce the 2021 Gingerbread House Competition! This year, our challenge is for participants to choose a building from our Sweet Sixteen Round of BAF Arch Madness Competition! Prizes are available for winners in each of the awards categories.

Proceeds of the event, including sponsorship and registration fees, will support the Baltimore Architecture Foundation’s public programs and scholarships.

Fundraising Drive

We ask our design teams to compete in fundraising for our AIA Baltimore/BAF scholarships. The team that raises the most will win a $250 gift card to a local bakery!

Donations can be made here. Donors should specify the team they are donating on behalf of by checking the comment box in the donation form. Donations can be made electronically or by check.

You can enter as a team or solo. Participate with your co-workers, family and friends, or on your own.

Get inspired by the winners of last year’s Gingerbread House Competition.

Gingerbread Building Specifics

*Design must be inspired by the list of 2021 BAF Madness Buildings

*Design must fit a base that is 24”x 24”

*Video: Due 12/8, 2 minutes maximum,(videos are not necessary for judging but are highly encouraged so we can show off your designs!Once you’ve registered, we will send you a Dropbox link for your video submission!

*Delivered To The Center of Architecture and Design by 12/9

Each gingerbread house will be displayed in the windows of The Center for Architecture & Design!

While visiting our gingerbread houses, don’t forget to stop by Downtown Partnerships Candy Lane Nov. 20 – Dec. 31 at Center Plaza, 110 W. Fayette Street. The Park at Center Plaza will be transformed into Candy Lane with larger than life sweet-themed installations, thousands of lights, activations, performers, and delicious local retailers! Learn More