The 2026 AIA UK Design Awards are now officially open. 📢
We invite you and your team to submit your most compelling work from the past three years.
This year's programme recognises excellence across architecture, urban design, interiors, research, and beyond. We are looking for projects that demonstrate clear design thinking, measurable impact, and a strong response to the environmental and social challenges shaping our built environment.
Award Categories
- Excellence in UK Design
- Excellence in Global Design
- Excellence in Interior Architecture and Design Innovation
- Excellence in Urban Design and Environmental Stewardship
- Excellence in Student Research - Noel Hill Award
The awards are open to the wider architecture and design community. Please review the submission guidelines for each award category to confirm eligibility requirements before applying. You can begin your submission via the official 2026 AIA UK Design Awards Call for Entries page.
The submission deadline is on 18 April 2026 at 5.00PM GMT.
Winners will be announced at the 2026 AIA UK Design Awards Gala on 28 May 2026 at the Royal College of Physicians in London.
The evening brings together leaders from across the profession and offers meaningful visibility within the wider design community.
If you have any questions, please get in touch. We look forward to reviewing your work and celebrating design excellence across our community.
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Paolo Mendoza Assoc. AIA
Vice President / President-elect
AIA UK
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