"A revitalized canning factory in a coastal Portuguese city, a memorial park in Ethiopia, a small-town Brazilian home, a wooden pavilion evoking Bahrain's heritage, and 11 other visionary projects comprise the winners of the 2026 ArchDaily Building of the Year Awards. Chosen over three weeks of public voting, the winners are representative of the current architectural landscape, reflecting a diversity of approaches, materialities and aesthetics, while also showcasing common threads across cultures."
"In its 17th edition, this year's Building of the Year Awards received more than 120,000 votes from over 100 countries, marking a record-breaking year for the world's largest community-driven architecture award. The winners represent 14 different countries, cultures and perspectives, coming from Brazil, Canada, Chile, Colombia, Denmark, Ethiopia, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Portugal, South Korea, United States and Vietnam. Once again, the architecture community delivered a powerful message of diversity and representation, culminating in a beautiful selection that we are proud to showcase."
Fifteen projects won the 2026 ArchDaily Building of the Year Awards, featuring a revitalized canning factory, a memorial park, residential and cultural works across multiple continents. The winners span 14 countries including Brazil, Canada, Chile, Colombia, Denmark, Ethiopia, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Portugal, South Korea, United States and Vietnam. The awards drew over 120,000 votes from more than 100 countries, a record for the public-driven program. Winning projects emphasize material intelligence, clarity of intention, and built expression rooted in substance and depth. The awards celebrate diverse approaches, materialities, and aesthetics while honoring the people behind the work.
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