The 15th Annual
Honoring the World's Best Architecture & Spaces.
The 15th Annual A+Awards will open in October 2026! Register for program updates now.
Yanlord THE PARK by TROP : terrains + open space, 2026 A+Awards Finalist
Celebrating the People Behind the Projects.
As automation and AI reshape how we work, the next frontier of architecture may not be technological. It may be human.
The 15th Annual A+Awards will honor the thinkers, collaborators, and makers whose judgment, empathy, and imagination shape the built environment. The world's best firms embrace new tools while staying grounded in the human side of design, where cultural sensitivity and close collaboration count as much as technical skill.
This season, we're spotlighting projects shaped by visionary clients and interdisciplinary teams who put people at the center of the design process.
Does your newest project tell that story?
If so, enter the A+Awards to share your work with a global audience, earn recognition in print and online, and honor the team that made it possible.
Gain global recognition for your work.
Get your work seen by Architizer’s online community of 4.5+ million architects, designers and clients.
Grow your firm's visibility exponentially — win a year-round marketing package worth more than $20,000.
Get published in print in “The World’s Best Architecture”, a stunning hardbound annual published by Architizer.
Become an industry-leading name in architecture.
Architizer's global platform, followed by an audience of 4.5M+, celebrates A+Award winners and finalists year-round, with shortlisted projects being featured through a range of editorial features and events:
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Celebrate your Team: All Season 15 Winners will be invited to celebrate 15 years of the program at our North American winners event in 2027.
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Architizer's Publication: Every A+Award-winning firm will see their work published in the next edition of The World's Best Architecture.
- METROPOLIS Magazine: select winners will be featured in one of the four collaborative print issues distributed nationally.
- A+List: Every A+Award-winning firm is featured in Architizer's annual A+List, an annual rundown of the world's best architecture and design firms.
- Editorial Features: Winners and finalists are prioritized for editorial coverage throughout the year, including inspirational collections and project spotlights.
Each of these moments is shared with Architizer's thriving community of millions of architects, designers and clients, ensuring A+Awards recipients are celebrated across the globe.
Follow in the footsteps of these inspiring A+Awards recipients!
"The publicity from the A+Awards is tremendous and enduring. Because of it's worldwide reach, we expect it will give us exposure to many more new clients globally. Being recognized by this program makes a strong impression, particularly on international clients who are looking for firms that are worldly, nimble, strong innovators, and great collaborators."
— Katherine Chia, Cofounder of Desai Chia Architecture, A+Awards Best Small Firm in 2025
"Architizer's A+Awards has become a world standard. It's one of the few awards programs that gains equal respect professionally, academically and commercially – meaning that fellow architects, professors, and clients all think it is a mark of quality."
— Jasmit Rangr, Founder of Rangr Studio, A+Awards Best X-Small Firm in 2023
"The A+Awards introduced our work to a much wider audience, leading to new collaborations, invitations to speak at industry events, and coverage in respected publications. We’ve seen increased media attention, a rise in inquiries for both local and international projects, and opportunities to work with partners who share our values."
— Liya Morozova, PR Manager at DA bureau, A+Awards Best Interior Design Firm in 2025
"This awards program is an absolutely brilliant opportunity to celebrate our architectural community around the globe, doing such meaningful work, and the huge talent that exists all over the world. It is remarkable, I think, how this profession dedicates so much love to what we do, and its celebration through this program is incredible."
— Michael Green, Founding Principal of Michael Green Architecture, A+Awards Best Firm in North America in 2020 and 2021
Get your work published in "The World's Best Architecture" book.
Published annually, Architizer: The World's Best Architecture is a stunning, hardbound compendium of the world's most inspiring buildings. Featuring both Jury and Popular Choice A+Award winners, it's the definitive guide to the year's best architecture and spaces.
"The Year's Definitive Architectural Guide."
— Aesthetica Magazine
Combining stunning architectural photography, drawings and expert insights from top designers, it is a go-to resource for architects and a best-selling source of inspiration for a much wider audience.
Architizer: The World's Best Architecture is sold each year through Architizer's store, shipping to design lovers and clients worldwide.
Have your work seen by the world's most influential design minds.
The A+Awards are bigger than just the architectural community. Our 250+ member jury academy is comprised of leaders who are actively shaping the world we live in, representing a sought-after segment of design-savvy professionals including distinguished luminaries from fields as diverse as fashion, publishing, product design, real estate development and tech.
Each year, Finalists and Winners get their work in front of the people who matter and gain recognition as the year’s most influential visionaries.
Juror Spotlight
Whatever you design, there's an A+Awards category for you.
There are more than 100 award categories for every architectural typology, design concept and firm type, offering a wide range of opportunities for success. Categories include:
- Residential, commercial, cultural and institutional architecture
- Interiors, landscape architecture and infrastructure
- Dedicated categories for conceptual, unbuilt projects
- Best Firm Awards for outstanding practice
In addition, select winners across all categories will now gain visibility in a special issue of METROPOLIS magazine!
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