Niall Patrick Walsh

Beijing Performing Arts Center by Schmidt Hammer Lassen + Perkins & Will. Image credit: Zhu Yumeng The Royal Institute of British Architects has unveiled the winners of the RIBA International Awards for Excellence 2026. In total, 34 projects were honored across 15 countries, with RIBA noting that the cohort “responds directly to urgent social, environmental and urban conditions across the globe.” The winning schemes were chosen from a shortlist of 52 projects that we reported on in March.

The Royal Institute of British Architects has unveiled the winners of the RIBA International Awards for Excellence 2026. In total, 34 projects were honored across 15 countries, with RIBA noting that the cohort “responds directly to urgent social, environmental and urban conditions across the globe.” The winning schemes were chosen from a shortlist of 52 projects that we reported on in March.