Architecture Awards 2026
Tourism buildings
Drymades Village, Drymades by Cityförster Rotterdam
Located in Drymades beach, the holiday resort Drymades Village is composed of a series of stepped courtyards framed by architecture blending the project into a cohesive village feeling. Following the topography with a 15-meter height difference, the architecture articulates the ground levels to the stepped courtyards, bringing an introverted
Erlebnis-Hus St. Peter-Ording by Holzer Kobler Architekturen
The new Erlebnis-Hus in St. Peter-Ording completes the expanded beach promenade and serves as an inclusive meeting place for visitors of all ages. Rooted in local identity, its design is inspired by traditional pile construction. An exposed laminated timber framework contains five oversized, solid wood cubes positioned at different
Hotel Laurin Dorf Tirol by tara architekten
The Hotel Laurin in Dorf Tirol has been a vacation destination for many many years. A week, two weeks - sometimes even longer. Here, guests enjoy life and take it easy. They do... almost nothing. And - oh, what a well-deserved luxury that is in these days of adventure
Hotel Tenz – Fam.March. by tara architekten
The project of Hotel Tenz in Montan, South Tyrol, updates a long-standing family-run hotel overlooking the Adige valley. Built in successive stages over time, the building evolved into an incongruous patchwork of additions. The work includes rebuilding the north guestroom unit, remodeling several existing rooms, and reshaping the lobby,
DAWN to DUSK by TOUCH Architect
DAWN to DUSK is designed to offer a seamless experience from morning to night, combining a café, restaurant, bar, and glass house with a spacious outdoor area. The concept is inspired by the cycle of the sun - its appearance and disappearance - expressed through architectural and interior elements.
Avant Blue Hotel, Korinthos by Giannis Papakyriakos – Civil Engineer & Architect
AVANTBLUE HOTEL is a 4-star boutique hotel in Corinth that redefines urban, seaside hospitality through a clear, contemporary architectural language. The building is composed through strong horizontal lines, transparent edges, and layered open-air spaces that connect the guest experience with the sea, the light, and the horizon. Rooms, common
Arazi by Per Se Architecture
Located on the slopes of Ayvacık, Çanakkale, Arazi is a rural tourism settlement designed for communal living. The project integrates a hotel, recording studio, bungalows, camping area, and an event space into the natural landscape near Assos. The site organization is defined by a main axis connecting three gently
Hotel Kristberg by cp architektur
Hotel Kristberg integrates sensitively into the Alpine landscape. The design is based on the interplay of core and envelope: a stair core of bush-hammered, exposed concrete forms the structural backbone, while a skin of glass and black-stained timber ensures transparency. Traditional materials such as wood and textile elements are
DEOS LUXURY SUITES & RESORT– MYKONOS by GM Architects
The Myconian Deos: Set into a hilltop above Mykonos, The Myconian Deos, part of The Myconian Collection, is in a world of its own, of sensitive and intentional luxury, drifting between sea and sky. Designed by GM Architects, The Myconian Deos seamlessly integrates traditional Greek architectural elements with modern,
Schlosshotel Wasserburg by G22 Projects
The listed Schlosshotel Wasserburg occupies a striking peninsula on Lake Constance, its origins dating back to an 8th-century moated castle. The present structure is largely defined by a 16th-century Renaissance form, characterized by solid walls, clear geometry, and its prominent lakeside setting. Recent renovations reorganized and expanded the ground
Rancho Pacifico Treehouses by Studio Octava
Suspended among the treetops of Uvita's lush hillside, Rancho Pacífico Treehouses is a collection of four elevated jungle retreats, designed to immerse guests in the surrounding rainforest. Each structure rises 4 to 6 meters above the ground and is carefully positioned to preserve the existing trees and natural terrain.
Villas “Stanaj” – Ulcinj, Montenegro by PLAN (IT’S HANA DESIGN)
The villas are set on a site of 845 m2 on Velika Plaza in Ulcinj. Designed for tourism, the project consists of two units connected by a covered passage with pergolas, creating a gentle play of light and shade, and enhancing outdoor living. White, cubic volumes rise above terraces
Laguna Coast Resort by Modulus Architecture
Laguna Coast Resort is a five-star retreat in Naxos, commissioned by the Laguna Coast Foundation, dedicated to preserving the island’s fragile lagoon ecosystem. Developed within an existing building design as part of a major regeneration initiative in the Cyclades, the project comprises 21 luxury suites accommodating 73 guests, and
Hotel Drumlerhof by Pedevilla Architects
The Drumlerhof Hotel has grown over the years through various stages of expansion. The new color scheme for the façades aims to visually unify the heterogeneous structure without any structural alterations, and to represent the building in the village as an inn, a historically established address. The color design
ATARhouse by Architecture office Bionique
A Place in Nature for Creation, Encounters, and Retreat Located in the heart of the Čenej agricultural landscape, ATARhouse is a traditional salaš offering an authentic setting for people and ideas seeking silence, presence, and inspiration. The project emerged through the reconstruction of an existing salaš complex, consisting of
Haus Emsbach by Gmeiner & Miatto Architekten
The plot was challenging, but the location was phenomenal. The long western façade lies directly along the Emsbach stream, while the southern front faces the Schlossplatz in Hohenems. The client dreamed of an inn, and Gmeiner & Miotto Architects designed a building like sculptors, closing the last remaining gap
Hyatt Regency Zadar by Podrecca Architects
The five-star Hyatt Regency Hotel occupies a prominent waterfront site in the center of Zadar, directly on the Adriatic Sea and facing the historic old town. The project transforms and extends the former liqueur factory, carefully responding to the identity, scale, and material integrity of the historic structure. To
F- TOPIA VILLAS by Acre Architecture
F-topia is a quiet architectural intervention in the northern landscape of Kefalonia, within an area of exceptional natural beauty. At the core of the site, a preserved, traditional threshing circle remains untouched, becoming the conceptual and spatial anchor of the project. Two summer residences are gently arranged around it,
Wellness Vodian by ENOTA
Wellness Vodian is part of Terme Olimia complex and it is located on the vacant area between the existing hotel and the parking garage. Due to the particular shape of the site, it was necessary to maximize the use of the available space, while preserving the functionality of the
Floating Canopy Grove by People’s Architecture Office
A rest stop for bicyclists with café and floating canopies within native woodlands - blending architecture, art, and ecology. Floating Canopy Grove is an architectural intervention in the forest - an ensemble of small public structures that bring together architecture, art, and nature to create a place of pause
Andaz Beach Club by QBO3 Arquitectos
The architectural design of the Andaz Beach Club is defined by a clear understanding of spatial hierarchy, modular composition, and seamless transitions between indoor and outdoor environments. The layout is conceived as a sequence of volumes that respond sensitively to the terrain, while enhancing the experiential flow from arrival
Hotel Castel by JMC Architekt
The Castel Hotel *****, located in Dorf Tirol, near Merano, in northern Italy, is among South Tyrol’s leading hotels. After three renovation phases, the exterior appearance in recent years has undergone a significant transformation. In the first major redesign of the public areas, the reception, lobby, shop, bar, dining
Gilay Estate by Cameron Anderson Architects
Gilay Estate is an off grid, luxury farm stay accommodation building located just outside of Quirindi on the Liverpool Plains in regional NSW. The building is sited on a gently undulating site, with its elevated position offering uninterrupted views of the Liverpool Plains. The small building has an internal
Hotel Cosmea by upc Architects
The project focuses on the expansion and reorganization of an existing hotel in Ortisei. The current building comprises a ground floor with a bistro and four upper floors with guest rooms. A special highlight of the design is the spacious rooftop terrace planned for the top floor, offering guests