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The building and architecture sector continues to evolve through strategic development, market adaptation, and recognition of design excellence. Organisations are navigating shifting demand, sustainability priorities, and innovation to deliver projects that combine function, aesthetics, and impact. Urban development is accelerating. Evara acquires prime Dublin land to deliver 600 new homes demonstrates how targeted investment in residential projects can address housing needs while stimulating economic growth and urban renewal. Market dynamics are also shaping priorities. AtkinsRéalis acquires C2AE, a Michigan-based architecture and engineering firm, expanding its U.S. Upper Midwest footprint, enhancing technical capabilities in Water, Transportation, and Buildings, and reinforcing long-term growth and collaborative community impact. Entries for the Building & Architect of the Year Awards 2026 remain open until 19 December 2025. To look back at the standard set earlier this year, Bruen Architects’ 2025 win for Sliabh Go Farraige demonstrated the exceptional design quality the Awards continue to recognise. These developments illustrate a landscape where investment, adaptability, and design expertise converge to create spaces that are innovative, functional, and impactful. Explore the full stories and stay informed on the projects shaping the future of building and architecture.
Bruen Architects wins Single House Building of the Year at Building & Architect of the Year Awards 2025
After Bruen Architects’ 2025 triumph for Sliabh Go Farraige, recognised for its outstanding design excellence, attention now turns to 2026 as entries open for the next wave of inspiring projects.
Ernco Group boosts exports and job creation through major Irish contract
Derrylin-based Ernco Group secures a €3.2 million contract supplying speed limit signage across the Republic of Ireland, boosting exports, creating six new jobs, and enhancing consultancy services with support from Invest Northern Ireland.
Whitehaven sets new benchmark for sustainable housing in Dublin
Tuath Housing and Cairn complete Whitehaven in Santry, Dublin 9, delivering 255 Passivhaus-standard homes. The sustainable development offers Cost Rental and social housing, energy-efficient systems, communal spaces, and proximity to city amenities.
Evara acquires prime Dublin land to deliver 600 new homes
Evara acquires lands in Kilternan and Saggart, Dublin, with potential for over 600 new homes. The developments, part of its strategy to exceed 1,500 annual homes, include houses, duplexes, apartments, and community facilities.
GROHE debuts wellness focused design platform at World Architecture Festival in Miami
GROHE debuts its new wellness focused design platform, GROHE SPA, at the World Architecture Festival in Miami. The brand showcases premium water led architecture concepts and highlights innovation through the GROHE Water Research Prize.
Dubai’s Tiger Sky Tower to Become the World’s Tallest Residential Building
Tiger Properties unveils the 532-metre Tiger Sky Tower in Dubai’s Business Bay, set to become the world’s tallest residential building by 2030, blending luxury living, sustainability, and groundbreaking architectural innovation.
Design Impact
The building and architecture sector continues to blend innovation, cultural significance, and operational excellence, delivering projects that redefine public spaces and commercial landscapes alike. The upcoming Commemorative bridge at Irish National War Memorial Gardens exemplifies infrastructure that enhances accessibility while preserving heritage, demonstrating how thoughtful design can transform the public experience. International recognition is also shaping the sector, Dubai’s Tiger Sky Tower to Become the World’s Tallest Residential Building At 532 m and 122 floors, the project by Tiger Properties in Dubai’s Business Bay will reset the benchmark for super-prime residences, underlining the city’s ambition in luxury architecture. Excellence is further celebrated domestically. O’Brien Architects wins Building of the Year for Vaughan’s Pier demonstrates the impact of combining creativity, precision, and functionality to produce landmark structures that resonate with both users and communities. These stories illustrate a sector where vision, innovation, and cultural sensitivity converge to shape spaces that inspire and endure. Explore the full stories and stay informed on the trends defining modern architecture and construction.
O’Brien Architects wins Building of the Year for Vaughan’s Pier at Building and Architect of the Year Awards 2025
O’Brien Architects stood out for winning Building of the Year – Tourism, Leisure & Hospitality at the Building and Architect of the Year Awards 2025 for its transformative project, Vaughan’s Pier.
Zaha Hadid Architects’ bridge reconnects Hangzhou’s historic Grand Canal
Zaha Hadid Architects’ Grand Canal Gateway Bridge in Hangzhou reinterprets silk embroidery through interwoven steel arches, creating a sculptural pedestrian and cyclist crossing that unites the historic canal and River Middle Park.
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