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Introducing the 75 Finalists of the 2026 ArchDaily Building of the Year Awards

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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.

We invite you to sit back, browse, and vote for your ultimate favorites. Below, you will find all of the 75 finalists in their respective categories. Voting is open until February 18th at 18:00 EST. Thank you—your participation is key to making this the world's largest community-driven architecture award.

Restructuring and Extension of the Académie Fratellini in Saint-Denis / Atelier du Pont

Restructuring and Extension of the Académie Fratellini in Saint-Denis  / Atelier du Pont - More Images+ 8

  • Architects: Atelier du Pont
  • Area Area of this architecture project Area:  6842
  • Year Completion year of this architecture project Year:  2025

Joséphine Baker Student Residence / Ateliers A+ + Atelier Métis

Joséphine Baker Student Residence / Ateliers A+ + Atelier Métis - More Images+ 24

  • Area Area of this architecture project Area:  10942
  • Year Completion year of this architecture project Year:  2025
  • Manufacturers Brands with products used in this architecture project
    Manufacturers:  Piveteau bois, Steico, Trinasolar

Event Hall L’Agora and Ernest Hemingway Media Library / Ateliers A+

Event Hall L’Agora and Ernest Hemingway Media Library / Ateliers A+ - More Images+ 20

Le Grau-du-Roi, France

Nîmes Sports Hall / Ateliers A+

Nîmes Sports Hall / Ateliers A+ - More Images+ 18

So Wood Housing Complex / Ateliers A+ + HSP

So Wood Housing Complex / Ateliers A+ + HSP - More Images+ 13

SNCF Training Campus / Ateliers A+

SNCF Training Campus / Ateliers A+ - More Images+ 26

Aya Tower / SOA Architectes

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  • Architects: SOA Architectes
  • Area Area of this architecture project Area:  7254
  • Year Completion year of this architecture project Year:  2021

L’Industreet Campus / Atelier WOA

L’Industreet Campus / Atelier WOA - More Images+ 8

Danube Vert Car Park / COSA Colboc Sachet architectures

Danube Vert Car Park  / COSA Colboc Sachet architectures - More Images+ 20

Strasbourg, France

Danube Mixed-use Building / COSA Colboc Sachet architectures

Danube Mixed-use Building / COSA Colboc Sachet architectures - More Images+ 14

Léonard de Vinci Technical College / TANK Architectes + COSA Colboc Sachet architectures

Léonard de Vinci Technical College / TANK Architectes + COSA Colboc Sachet architectures - More Images+ 23

Saint-Germain-en-Laye, France

Student Residence / SOA Architectes

Student Residence  / SOA Architectes - More Images+ 11

Gif-sur-Yvette, France

University of Law-Paris I Modernisation of the Lourcine Barracks / Chartier Dalix Architectes

University of Law-Paris I Modernisation of the Lourcine Barracks / Chartier Dalix Architectes - More Images+ 27

Casden Banque Populaire headquarters / COSA Colboc Sachet architectures

Casden Banque Populaire headquarters / COSA Colboc Sachet architectures - Exterior Photography, Bank, Facade
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Casden Banque Populaire headquarters / COSA Colboc Sachet architectures - More Images+ 22

Champs-sur-Marne, France

Palais des Congrès & Casino Cap d’Agde / Ateliers A+

Palais des Congrès & Casino Cap d’Agde / Ateliers A+ - More Images+ 23

Le Cap d Agde, France

Orgeval Community Center and Event Space / f+f architectes

Orgeval Community Center and Event Space  / f+f architectes - More Images+ 34