Ireland’s most prestigious celebration of architectural excellence is back, entries are now open for the Building and Architect of the Year Awards 2026, honouring the visionaries shaping the nation’s built environment.

Recognising outstanding achievement, creativity, and design innovation, the awards spotlight the projects and professionals driving architectural progress across Ireland’s public, private, and civic spaces. 

Each year, the programme celebrates those whose work blends aesthetic excellence with functionality, sustainability, and cultural relevance, demonstrating how great architecture can enrich communities and define the nation’s future landscape.

This year’s categories span a wide spectrum of disciplines, including Outstanding Contribution to Architecture, Architectural Practice of the Year, Rising Star in Architecture, and multiple Building of the Year awards across diverse sectors such as education, healthcare, residential, and commercial development.

Submissions are open from September 30th, 2025, until December 19th, 2025. Architects, designers, and firms across Ireland are invited to put their best projects forward, from groundbreaking new builds to transformative restorations.

Celebrate the people and projects redefining Ireland’s architectural landscape. This is your opportunity to showcase the creativity and craftsmanship defining Ireland’s architectural landscape.

Learn more about how to enter here and subscribe to our newsletter for updates for next year’s awards.