Here are the winners of the 2026 AIA Architecture Awards

Awards season has arrived at the American Institute of Architects, with this year’s winners unveiled during the AIA26 Conference on Architecture in San Diego. The annual celebration recognized standout work across 10 categories, honoring everything from interiors and housing to urban design, sustainability, and small-scale interventions.

Among the most closely watched announcements are the recipients of the 2026 AIA Architecture Awards, a program that highlights exemplary contemporary architecture in all its forms. Unbound by project type, budget, or stylistic approach, the awards offer a snapshot of the ideas, ambitions, and design excellence shaping the profession today.

Here are the winning designs:

Arbour House, Victoria, British Columbia, Canada
Patkau Architects