London’s best architecture of 2026 honored by RIBA London Awards

The Royal Institute of British Architects has recognized 43 projects as winners of the RIBA London Awards 2026. The projects ranged from the reimagining of the Natural History Museum’s gardens, to a major mixed-use west waterfront development in Brentford, and a block of 75 later-living flats in East Ham.

“This is a landmark year for RIBA as we mark 60 years of our Awards and the impact of past winners on society,” RIBA President Chris Williamson said about the projects. “Over six decades, the Awards have charted a cultural journey across the UK, reflecting how architecture has responded to changing needs in education, industry, work and home life. Today, as in 1966, we celebrate architecture that sets new standards for how we live and shape our communities — and reminds us just how important it is to keep raising the bar.”

Each of the Regional list winners will now go on to compete in the RIBA National Award competition, the winner of which is expected to be announced on July 9th. In...