ArchDaily | Broadcasting Architecture Worldwide https://www.archdaily.com/ Sun, 18 Oct 2026 00:00:00 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://assets.adsttc.com/doodles/archdaily-logo-feedly.svg 026CB6 https://www.archdaily.com/1038873/meet-the-15-winning-projects-of-the-2026-archdaily-building-of-the-year-awards Thu, 19 Feb 2026 09:30:00 +0000 Daniela Porto https://www.archdaily.com/1038873/meet-the-15-winning-projects-of-the-2026-archdaily-building-of-the-year-awards 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.

]]> https://www.archdaily.com/1038799/last-days-to-vote-for-the-2026-archdaily-building-of-the-year-awards Mon, 16 Feb 2026 09:00:00 +0000 Daniela Porto https://www.archdaily.com/1038799/last-days-to-vote-for-the-2026-archdaily-building-of-the-year-awards With only two days left to vote, this is your last chance to pick your favorite projects of 2025 and help showcase the most influential architecture of the moment. There are 75 finalists to choose from in 15 different categories, with voting ending on February 18, 2026 at 18:00 EST.

]]> https://www.archdaily.com/1038674/introducing-the-75-finalists-of-the-archdaily-2026-building-of-the-year-awards Wed, 11 Feb 2026 09:00:00 +0000 Daniela Porto https://www.archdaily.com/1038674/introducing-the-75-finalists-of-the-archdaily-2026-building-of-the-year-awards Two weeks and over 85,000 nominations later, the finalists of this year's Building of the Year Awards are in. The selection is much like the ArchDaily audience that chose it: diverse in geography, generous in ideas, and precise in intent. With projects from 46 countries, in a variety of typologies and scales, they present a beautiful snapshot of the current architectural moment.

]]> https://www.archdaily.com/1038499/systems-hack-and-ramsas-palmer-memorial-institute-plan-this-weeks-review Thu, 05 Feb 2026 06:30:00 +0000 Reyyan Dogan https://www.archdaily.com/1038499/systems-hack-and-ramsas-palmer-memorial-institute-plan-this-weeks-review This week's architecture news brings together a series of announcements that reflect how the discipline is engaging with larger structural and institutional frameworks. The OBEL Foundation's introduction of Systems' Hack as the theme for its 2026 cycle foregrounds architecture's relationship to the systems that organize contemporary life, from infrastructure to resource flows. At the scale of the design industry, Salone del Mobile.Milano's outline of its 2026 framework, including OMA's involvement in the Salone Contract master plan, signals an evolving understanding of major fairs as long-term cultural and economic infrastructures rather than standalone events. Running alongside these agenda-setting developments, the final days of nominations for the 2026 ArchDaily Building of the Year Awards underscore the role of collective evaluation and public participation in shaping contemporary architectural discourse.

]]> https://www.archdaily.com/1038334/last-days-to-nominate-for-the-2026-archdaily-building-of-the-year-awards Tue, 03 Feb 2026 09:00:00 +0000 Daniela Porto https://www.archdaily.com/1038334/last-days-to-nominate-for-the-2026-archdaily-building-of-the-year-awards There's only one week left to nominate your favorite projects for the 2026 Building of the Year Awards! This is your chance to recognize the best architecture from around the world in 15 categories, from housing to educational projects, offices, interiors and more.

]]> https://www.archdaily.com/1037980/the-archdaily-2026-building-of-the-year-awards Tue, 27 Jan 2026 09:59:00 +0000 Daniela Porto https://www.archdaily.com/1037980/the-archdaily-2026-building-of-the-year-awards A new year has begun, and with it, a new edition of the ArchDaily Building of the Year Awards. For 17 years, we have handed over the reins to you, our readers, to choose the best architectural projects of the year, and you have consistently delivered. With a brand new set of over 3,000 projects from around the globe, it is now time to get lost in our projects library and start making your selection.

]]> https://www.archdaily.com/1037565/an-architecture-of-care-archdailys-direction-for-2026 Thu, 08 Jan 2026 08:30:00 +0000 Christele Harrouk https://www.archdaily.com/1037565/an-architecture-of-care-archdailys-direction-for-2026 Dear Readers,

]]> https://www.archdaily.com/1027130/the-15-winners-of-the-archdaily-2025-building-of-the-year-awards Thu, 20 Feb 2025 09:00:00 +0000 Romullo Baratto https://www.archdaily.com/1027130/the-15-winners-of-the-archdaily-2025-building-of-the-year-awards Sixteen years ago, we launched the ArchDaily Building of the Year Awards with a simple yet powerful idea: to let our readers choose their favorite buildings from our ever-growing library of projects. Thanks to your engagement, this award has grown into one of the most democratic and influential recognitions in architecture. Year after year, your collective insight has highlighted architectural excellence across cultures, economies, and landscapes worldwide.

]]> https://www.archdaily.com/1026970/last-days-to-vote-for-the-2025-archdaily-building-of-the-year-awards Mon, 17 Feb 2025 09:00:00 +0000 ArchDaily https://www.archdaily.com/1026970/last-days-to-vote-for-the-2025-archdaily-building-of-the-year-awards Time is running out! We invite you to take part in the ArchDaily 2025 Building of the Year Awards by casting your vote for the projects that have made the biggest impact on the built environment.

]]> https://www.archdaily.com/1026738/meet-the-75-finalists-of-the-archdaily-2025-building-of-the-year-awards Wed, 12 Feb 2025 08:00:00 +0000 Romullo Baratto https://www.archdaily.com/1026738/meet-the-75-finalists-of-the-archdaily-2025-building-of-the-year-awards After two weeks of open voting in the 16th edition of the Building of the Year Awards, our readers have meticulously narrowed down a pool of almost 4,000 projects to a select group of 75 finalists spanning 15 categories. This year's awards honor the pinnacle of design, innovation, and sustainability on a global scale, showcasing an exceptional range of projects within the shortlist. As a crowdsourced award, we take pride in affirming that your selections authentically mirror the current state of architecture, and the caliber of this year's finalists further underscores the excellence and diversity prevalent in the field.

]]> https://www.archdaily.com/1026475/last-days-for-nominations-in-the-archdaily-2025-building-of-the-year-awards Tue, 04 Feb 2025 09:00:00 +0000 ArchDaily https://www.archdaily.com/1026475/last-days-for-nominations-in-the-archdaily-2025-building-of-the-year-awards We invite you to participate in the ArchDaily 2025 Building of the Year Awards. We ask you to recognize and reward the projects that you feel are creating the largest impact in the built environment, that ArchDaily has published on our projects database in 2024. By nominating and voting, you form part of an interdependent, impartial, distributed network of jurors and peers that has consistently helped us celebrate architecture of every scale, purpose, and condition, from countries large and small, and architects of all descriptions. Over the coming weeks, your votes will result in 4000 projects being filtered down to just 15 – representing the best in each project category on ArchDaily.

]]> https://www.archdaily.com/1026076/the-archdaily-2025-building-of-the-year-awards Tue, 28 Jan 2025 09:00:00 +0000 ArchDaily https://www.archdaily.com/1026076/the-archdaily-2025-building-of-the-year-awards Welcome to the ArchDaily Building of the Year Awards! Now in its 16th edition, this award continues to be the most democratic recognition in architecture, celebrating excellence and innovation across the built environment. With over 4,000 projects participating annually, it has become a global benchmark, powered by the voices of our passionate readers.

]]> https://www.archdaily.com/1025365/building-on-foundations-archdailys-vision-for-2025 Tue, 07 Jan 2025 09:00:00 +0000 Christele Harrouk https://www.archdaily.com/1025365/building-on-foundations-archdailys-vision-for-2025 Dear Readers,

It is with immense gratitude and excitement that I share my first letter as Editor-in-Chief. Addressing you directly marks a meaningful shift from our usual approach, and I believe it's the perfect way to begin the year. As I step into this new role, I am honored by the opportunity to lead ArchDaily into a new chapter, building on our strong foundation to reach even greater heights.

]]> https://www.archdaily.com/1013650/the-15-winners-of-the-2024-archdaily-building-of-the-year-awards Thu, 22 Feb 2024 10:00:00 +0000 Diego Hernández https://www.archdaily.com/1013650/the-15-winners-of-the-2024-archdaily-building-of-the-year-awards Fifteen years ago, we initiated the idea of the ArchDaily Building of the Year Awards with the goal that our readers would select their favorite buildings from our database. Thanks to this concept, you have transformed this award into one of the most democratic and influential in the field. Year after year, you have wielded your collective discernment to spotlight architectural excellence spanning diverse cultures, economies, and landscapes across the globe.

]]> https://www.archdaily.com/1013508/last-days-to-vote-for-the-2024-archdaily-building-of-the-year-awards Mon, 19 Feb 2024 11:40:00 +0000 Diego Hernández https://www.archdaily.com/1013508/last-days-to-vote-for-the-2024-archdaily-building-of-the-year-awards We invite you to participate in the ArchDaily Building of the Year Awards. We ask you to recognize and reward the projects that you feel are creating the largest impact in the built environment, that ArchDaily has published on our projects database in 2023. By voting, you form part of an interdependent, impartial, distributed network of jurors and peers that has consistently helped us celebrate architecture of every scale, purpose, and condition, from countries large and small, and architects of all descriptions. Already 4000 projects have been filtered down to just 75 finalists – representing the best in each project category on ArchDaily.

]]> https://www.archdaily.com/1013307/meet-the-75-finalists-in-archdailys-2024-building-of-the-year-awards Wed, 14 Feb 2024 09:15:00 +0000 Diego Hernández https://www.archdaily.com/1013307/meet-the-75-finalists-in-archdailys-2024-building-of-the-year-awards After two weeks of open voting in the 15th edition of the Building of the Year Awards, our readers have meticulously narrowed down a pool of over 4,000 projects to a select group of 75 finalists spanning 15 categories. This year's awards enthusiastically honor the pinnacle of design, innovation, and sustainability on a global scale, showcasing an exceptional range of projects within the shortlist. As a crowdsourced award, we take pride in affirming that your selections authentically mirror the current state of architecture, and the caliber of this year's finalists further underscores the excellence and diversity prevalent in the field.

]]> https://www.archdaily.com/1012721/the-archdaily-2024-building-of-the-year-awards Tue, 30 Jan 2024 10:45:00 +0000 ArchDaily https://www.archdaily.com/1012721/the-archdaily-2024-building-of-the-year-awards Welcome to the latest edition of the ArchDaily Building of the Year Awards, celebrating over 15 years of architectural excellence and innovation. This award has evolved into the pinnacle of democratic recognition within the architectural community, with an unprecedented participation of over 4,000 projects annually. Powered by the collective voice of our passionate readers worldwide, ArchDaily’s annual award stands as a beacon of impartiality, showcasing the most outstanding projects that shape our built environment.

]]> https://www.archdaily.com/999024/the-building-of-the-year-awards-2023-trophy Wed, 05 Apr 2023 06:15:00 +0000 David Basulto https://www.archdaily.com/999024/the-building-of-the-year-awards-2023-trophy “With the growth of the Internet, images of architecture found a new channel for distribution. Architects in even remote geographies were tapping into a new global circulation of architectural ideas and architectural recognition. Architecture blogs such as ArchDaily started to change patterns of production and consumption of architectural knowledge [...] Crowdsourced awards such as ArchDaily's Building of the Year have changed the global map of rewarded offices and buildings.” – Shawhin Roudbari, in the paper Crowdsourced and Crowd-Pleasing: The New Architectural Awards and the City.

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