AJ Architecture Awards 2026: A Meaningful Opportunity for Design-Led Practices

The AJ Architecture Awards 2026 are now open, offering architects across the UK an opportunity to have their work assessed and recognised through one of the profession’s most rigorous and respected awards programmes. Run by The Architects’ Journal, the awards celebrate built projects that demonstrate architectural quality, technical intelligence, and a clear response to context and use.

Categories span housing, education, health and wellbeing, workplace, cultural, civic, heritage and infrastructure, reflecting the full breadth of contemporary practices.

What distinguishes the AJ Architecture Awards is the depth of the judging process. Shortlisted projects are visited by the judging panel, ensuring that decisions are grounded in real experience of the buildings, not just imagery or written submissions. All shortlisted work is also featured on the AJ platform, providing lasting professional visibility.

Key dates for 2026:

• Early bird entry deadline: 27 March 2026

• Final entry deadline: 1 May 2026

• Awards ceremony: 26 November 2026, Royal Lancaster London

  
  

For practices producing thoughtful, design-led work, this is a valuable opportunity to position projects within the national architectural conversation and to have them documented and recognised at a high professional standard.

Full entry details and categories are available on the official site:https://awards.architectsjournal.co.uk/2026/en/page/home