Architecture Awards 2026
Cultural buildings
Artist Residence by Karlheinz Beer Büro für Architektur und Stadtplanung
Over the past six years, the Badehaus Maiersreuth e.V. association has established itself as an exciting venue for contemporary culture in the northern Upper Palatinate. In addition to the original bathhouse of the former spa, the modernized historic schoolhouse from 1911 is now also in use. It has been
Constanța Casino – Structural rehabilitation, architectural restoration and enhancement by Remon Proiect
The Constanța Casino, a nationally significant monument and emblem of both city and country, was built in 1903 as an Art Nouveau landmark on the Black Sea shore. In the interwar period, it reached its most coherent form, functioning as a prestigious social & cultural hub. Over time, political
Sinop Historical Prison Museum by TEATI Architects
The project reinterprets the Sinop Historical Prison, known as the “Alcatraz of the Black Sea,” as a Museum of Justice, where confinement is explored beyond its physical boundaries and extended into psychological and existential dimensions. Structured as a multi-layered, spatial narrative, the design integrates the building’s architectural presence, its
Kunsthalle Rostock (Rostock Art Hall) by buttler architekten and matrix architektur
Kunsthalle Rostock (Rostock Art Hall) - restoration in accordance with historic preservation principles of the Kunsthalle Rostock with the extension of a publicly accessible art depot The Kunsthalle Rostock is the only art museum constructed during the GDR era that houses an existing collection. This makes it one of
KIDE event stage by Wood Program – Aalto University
"Kide" marks the 30th anniversary of the Wood Program. The design-build project created an outdoor event space in Kuhmo, Finland, a town known for timber architecture, forest industries, and music festivals. The canopy structure gracefully rests on two corners, lightly touching the ground. Inspired by snow's fractal geometry, "Kide"
Kalasatama Community House by AOR Architects
Designed as a shared living room for local residents, the Kalasatama community house brings restaurant, event, work, and sauna facilities together under one roof. The building's name and conceptual identity are rooted in the word Talas - a traditional coastal shelter - serving as a sanctuary for residents and
Feni College Boddhobhumi Sritisthombho Complex by Vector Plinth
Inspired by the historic "Goalpost" play portraying the 1971 Liberation War at Feni Govt. College, this memorial stands on the very ground where martyrs were once tortured and buried. We envisioned an abstract "Monumental Goalpost", symbolizing the horrific hanging of martyrs while educating youth about their sacrifice. The 40-foot
Bergson Kunstkraftwerk by Stenger2 Architekten und Partner
The former heating plant in Munich Aubing, a listed Nagelfluh and exposed brick structure, has been transformed into the BERGSON Kunstkraftwerk - an ambitious new cultural landmark for the metropolitan region of Munich. Its monumental spatial framework, ranging from intimate zones to cathedral like volumes, enables immersive environments for
Denkmalpfad Kokerei Zollverein by New Architekten
Decommissioned in 1993, the former Zeche Zollverein became a UNESCO World Heritage industrial monument in 2001, and a new master plan developed by OMA was completed in 2010. The refurbishment of the former Kohlenwäsche followed, as well as the Zollverein Cube by SANAA. Latest step on this journey is
Diriyah Art Futures by Schiattarella Associati
The Diriyah Art Futures is the first public project launched as part of Vision 2030. This contemporary structure is set along the desert's edge, north of Riyadh. Commissioned by the Saudi Ministry of Culture, the building will house studios, exhibition spaces, research labs, artist residences, an auditorium, and a
The Women’s Pavilion in collaboration with Cartier at Expo 2025 Osaka Kansai by Yuko Nagayama & Associates
This project follows the transformation of the KUMIKO façade, originally developed for the Japan Pavilion at Expo 2020 Dubai, and later reused for the Women's Pavilion in collaboration with Cartier at Expo 2025 Osaka - Kansai. Designed as a reusable system, approximately 70% of the original components were reassembled
Salon Stolz, Graz by su.n – spaceunit.net and architektursalon
Salon Stolz: A museum dedicated to the composer Robert Stolz. By opening up the garden - transforming the fence into a surrounding bench to create an urban neighborhood park and redefining the entrance with a large roof, Salon Stolz revitalizes a formerly important avenue leading into the city center.
The Frick Collection by Selldorf Architects and Beyer Blinder Belle
The Frick Collection's expansion responds to a complex client mandate to improve accessibility, support new programming, and enhance the visitor experience, while preserving the distinctive historic architectural character. Working within strict preservation and spatial constraints, the project introduces a series of discreet interventions. These include the extension of the
The Perelman Performing Arts Center (PACNYC) by REX
As the cultural keystone and final element in the WTC masterplan, PAC NYC appears as a pure, elevated cube wrapped in translucent marble (laminated within insulated glass for energy performance). By day, its quiet dignity acknowledges the solemnity of the adjacent 9/11 Memorial; by night, the volume dematerializes and
Reinhold Messner Haus by Plasma Studio
The Reinhold Messner Haus on Mount Helm in Sexten transforms a former cable car station into a cultural and educational space dedicated to the Alpine landscape. Located at 2.000 m a.s.l., the building overlooks the Sesto Valley, where ski infrastructure meets untouched nature. The project preserves the infrastructural identity
Hampi Art Labs by Sameep Padora and Associates (sP+a)
Hampi Art Lab fosters creative thinking by offering a space for collaboration and experimentation. Located on an eight-acre site in Karnataka's Vijayanagar, the campus draws inspiration from the riverine landscape of the Tungabhadra and the gentle contours of the surrounding hills. A central "space of flows" forms the heart
V&A East Storehouse by Diller Scofidio + Renfro
The V&A East Storehouse introduces a groundbreaking model for museum practice by transforming a former broadcasting facility built for the 2012 Summer Olympics into an open, working, public landscape of its storage archives. Located in Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park, the Storehouse marks a paradigm shift in conventional museum thinking
Our Lady of Sorrows Chapel, Nesvačilka by RCNKSK
The central, natural, circular, sacred structure, inspired by medieval construction methods, connects tradition with modern technological possibilities. The construction is made of hand-hewn beams and an innovative wooden lamellar structure, produced using CNC machining. It rises from a stone plinth and an earthen floor.
Resting Chapel by JUNG architekti
The Resting chapel between vineyards and agrovoltaics for the South Moravian company MND a.s. Our building is part of the reclamation of an industrial site where oil and gas were previously mined. By planting vineyards and photovoltaic panels above them, the original land near the village of Starý Poddvorov
Photo SeMA – Photography Seoul Museum of Art by JADRIC ARCHITEKTUR & 1990uao
Jadric Architektur, in collaboration with Korean partner 1990uao (Yoon Geun Ju), has been selected to realize the Seoul Photographic Art Museum, winner of the international design competition. Conceived as a sculptural landmark along Chang-dong’s emerging cultural mile, the museum’s twisting, monolithic form embodies the fusion of photography and architecture
Tana delle Marmotte by Studio associato Officina82
The Marmots' Den is a subterranean installation designed by Officina82 for Skyway Monte Bianco, located at the intermediate Pavillon Station at an altitude of 2.173 meters. Conceived as an experiential space for children and young visitors, the project combines play and education through a minimal architecture fully integrated into
Musholla by Erik Petrus Architects
Musholla (Islamic Chapel) is shaped by its trapezoidal site and divided into two volumes - the prayer hall and its service wing. The main space is surrounded by a covered veranda, clad in perforated bricks that filter sunlight and create a shaded zone for gathering and reflection. The brick
Singapore Pavilion, Expo 2025, Osaka by DP Architects
Commissioned by the Singapore Tourism Board, the Singapore Pavilion, The Dream Sphere, is a 17-metre-tall sphere clad in 17.000 recycled aluminum discs. It is a larger-than-life, three-dimensional representation of the "Little Red Dot", a term of endearment for the nation that symbolizes Singapore's vision and global impact, despite its
Dot.ateliers by Adjaye Associates
dot.ateliers is a community-oriented and ecologically responsive space for artistic production. Located within the Osu waterfront neighborhood in Accra, this is a highly sustainable artist’s residence and studio made from local materials with local skills. The monolithic, three-story structure serves as an incubator, showroom, and gathering point that advances