Archello Awards 2026 Longlist

Archello Awards 2026 has revealed its longlist for its projects of the year categories. The longlists celebrate the very best building products, architecture projects, and firms selected from over 2,000 entries submitted to the fourth edition of Archello's annual awards program. The 68 categories listed here recognize outstanding buildings and interiors in recently completed projects. The categories span housing, offices, schools, healthcare, leisure, mixed use, industrial and public buildings and interiors.   Housing   House of the Year (urban) - Small   House of the Year (urban) - Medium   House of the Year (urban) - Large   House of the Year (rural) - Small   House of the Year (rural) -... More

Focused on the mastery of interior spaces, this Archello Awards 2026 category recognizes firms that excel in interior design. It celebrates innovation, functionality, and precision in creating captivating and transformative interior environments.   Studio Gypsandconcrete Grigory Sokolinsky   NONE SPACE Yoon Taehoon   Atelier Sun Joel Esposito   Sansa Interiors Inc. Luke Cleland   Way of Normal Eymeric Widling   The wall design studio billy bilikhodze photography   BCARCH MCA Estúdio - Denilson Machado   escapefromsofa IBRAHIM OZBUNAR   YD Interiors Studio Photo: Yevhenii Avramenko   Zo... More

Recognizing the giants in the architectural realm, this Archello Awards 2026 category celebrates large firms that exhibit outstanding design, manage complex projects, and set industry benchmarks. It acknowledges their significant influence on the built environment.   KPF JIROU SATOU   MAD Architects Zhang Chao   Dietrich Untertrifaller Aldo Amoretti   IDOM Alfonso Quiroga   gmp · von Gerkan, Marg and Partners Architects Marcus Bredt   Feilden Clegg Bradley Studios Andy Stagg   Atelier Design N Domain PHX INDIA   Marvel Connie Zhou   Studio Arthur Casas Fran Parente   SAOTA SAOTA... More

Designed for mid-sized architectural firms, this Archello Awards 2026 category honors excellence in balancing creativity and scalability. It acknowledges firms that have showcased consistent innovation, growth, and impactful contributions to the architectural community.   Robert Konieczny KWK Promes Jakub Certowicz   NÓS Architects Raphaël Thibodeau   DVVD ARCHITECTES & INGENIEURS Nicolas Grosmond   Mei architects and planners Copyright: WAX   EVA Architects ©XU LILI and EVA ARCHITECTS   Aristides Dallas Architects KATERINA IAKOVAKI   INNOCAD architecture Paul Ott   Anne Carrier Architectes Adrien... More

Tailored to boutique firms making a big impact, this Archello Awards 2026 category celebrates the creativity and nimbleness of smaller architectural firms. It recognizes their ability to deliver innovative solutions and personalized services.   INNAUER MATT ARCHITEKTEN ZT GMBH Dominic Kummer   Chang Architects CHANG Architects   Guido Costantino Projects Doublespace Photography   Atelier Stéphane Fernandez Vladimir de Mollerat du Jeu   up architecture Joymagine   Daniel Joseph Chenin Tim Hirschmann   Ming Architects Studio Periphery   Studio Eccentric Mingu Kang   Ward | Blake Architects Gabe Bor... More

Archello Awards 2026 has revealed its longlist for the Firm of the Year categories. The longlists celebrate the very best building products, architecture projects, and firms selected from over 2,000 entries submitted to the fourth edition of Archello's annual awards program. The four categories listed here recognize studios and offices that are producing innovative, creative, and impactful work today.      Small Firm of the Year Medium Firm of the Year Large Firm of the Year Interior Design Firm of the Year More

A combination of multiple retail stores becomes more than just a place to shop. It also becomes a place where people meet and congregate. Larger shopping centers in particular acquire urban characteristics with their own (roofed) streets and squares.Which shopping malls stood out this year? Discover the longlisted projects for The Archello Awards 2026 below.   The Luc Lifestyle Atelier Generation Vasudeva Design Located just a three-minute walk from the surf at Berawa Beach in Canggu, The LUC Bali Lifestyle stands at the centre of a neighbourhood synonymous with healthy living, creative enterprise, and modern island culture....   THE PARK by K11 Laboratory for Explorative Architecture & Design Ltd.... More

This award highlights the design of interiors and furniture that might exemplify innovative space use, sustainability, innovation, or craftsmanship. Submissions in this Archello Awards 2026 category should demonstrate how furniture and interior design enhance the function and aesthetic of a space while prioritizing sustainable materials, ergonomic solutions, and unique design narratives.   Blue Rock Swim Club Way of Normal The project brief called for the transformation of a dormant brewing space beneath a restaurant into a distinct, immersive bar inspired by the evocative mythology of the Blue Rock Swim Club. More than a spatial renova...   The Dusty Boot Way of Normal The Dusty Boot explores the int... More

How might the use of stone be both timeless and innovative? Submissions in this Archello Awards 2026 category should showcase projects that creatively integrate stone into their design, celebrating its natural beauty, durability, and sustainability. Whether used structurally, decoratively, or as cladding, the winning project will demonstrate innovative techniques and thoughtful application of this age-old material.   Gulmohar Clubhouse Khosla Associates Commissioned as part of the Rama Greens villa development in Raipur, Chhattisgarh, the Gulmohar Clubhouse anchors a 42-acre masterplan of 90 villas and expansive green spaces....   Château D'Ivoire Archi– A legacy The Ch&acir... More

Concrete is a material of strength and flexibility, and this award celebrates projects that push the boundaries. Submissions should highlight inventive uses of concrete, such as sculptural forms, energy-efficient systems, or integration with other materials. The winning project in this Archello Awards 2026 category will exemplify sustainability, resilience, and a mastery of detail, showcasing how concrete can elevate architectural expression.   Taller Di Frenna Arquitectos Di Frenna Arquitectos Di Frenna Arquitectos has designed its own architecture studio in Colima, Mexico. Conceived as both a workplace and a creative environment, the building brings together workspaces, meeting areas, audiovisual facilitie...  ... More

This award honors the innovative application of metal in architecture, from structural elements to facades and decorative features. Submissions should demonstrate creative uses of metal’s strength, reflectivity, and recyclability, emphasizing cutting-edge fabrication techniques or sustainable practices. The winning project in this Archello Awards 2026 category will showcase metal’s ability to merge function, beauty, and environmental responsibility.   Yitpi Yartapuultiku (‘The Soul of Port Adelaide’) Ashley Halliday Architects  Yitpi Yartapuultiku (‘The Soul of Port Adelaide’) is an Aboriginal-led Cultural Destination on the Port River that champions Reconciliation, Cultural Practice... More

Glass has the power to transform spaces through light, transparency, and reflection, and this award recognizes projects that harness its full potential. Submissions in this Archello Awards 2026 category might explore innovative uses of glass for façades, windows, or interior features, focusing on energy efficiency, thermal performance, and design excellence.   Glass Brick House Delmulle Delmulle Architecten In Ghent, Belgium, the Glass Brick House is a compact, characterful, and carefully conceived row house. Designed by Belgian architectural studio Delmulle Delmulle Architecten, the house maximises a tight plot and limi...   Bozeman Cohousing Studio Cohab Recognized with the 2026 AIA Housing A... More

Recognizing excellence in the use of brick, this Archello Awards 2026 category honors projects that leverage its durability, texture, and timeless appeal. Submissions might demonstrate innovative brickwork techniques or compositions that enhance structural integrity and visual interest. The winning project will emphasize sustainability, craftsmanship, and the ability to bridge traditional and contemporary design aesthetics through brick.   Harley: Lofts and Gardens Wenink Holtkamp Architecten On the former site of a Harley-Davidson dealership in Breda, the Netherlands, Wenink Holtkamp Architecten and NAMO Architecture have designed a residential development combining 51 social rental homes with shared gard...  ... More

This Archello Awards 2026 award celebrates the innovative use of wood in architecture, highlighting its versatility, sustainability, and aesthetic potential. Submissions should showcase recent projects that utilize wood in structural, cladding, or decorative applications, demonstrating its environmental benefits, adaptability, and contribution to creating warm, inviting spaces. The winning project will exemplify the integration of craftsmanship and cutting-edge design with this renewable material.   EKT Werkhof Sulgen kit | architects Zurich-based architecture studio kit | architects has completed a new operations centre for EKT, the energy and data infrastructure provider for the Canton of Thurgau in Switzerland. Located i... More