Ivane Katamashvili

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Introducing the 75 Finalists of the 2026 ArchDaily 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.

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.

130 William High-Rise Residential Tower / Adjaye Associates

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Satguru’s Rendezvous / Nudes

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  • Architects: Nudes
  • Area Area of this architecture project Area:  4843
  • Year Completion year of this architecture project Year:  2024

The Adjaye Associates–Designed Basquiat Exhibition Looks Beyond the Myth of the Icon

Immense fame, especially when left behind by a deceased artist, may lead to a hierarchal understanding of their legacy—leading one aspect to overshadow other crucial dimensions of their life and oeuvre. Brooklyn-born Jean-Michel Basquiat’s meteoric recognition as an artist and a cultural influence throughout the 1980s led to his energetic mind-map-like paintings being acquired widely by museums and private collections alike, in addition to being mass-marketed in a variety of products, such as fast-fashion clothing and New York-related souvenir items. Basquiat: King Pleasure, a new exhibition organized by Jean-Michel’s sisters, Lisane Basquiat and Jeanine Heriveaux, breaks down the myth surrounding the late artist’s legendary rise from the gritty streets of 1980s New York to a rarely-achieved artistic success.

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Winter Park Library & Events Center / Adjaye Associates

Winter Park Library & Events Center / Adjaye Associates - Exterior Photography, Cultural Center
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