The Architecture MasterPrize 2026 officially launches its global call for entries, inviting architects, designers, and studios worldwide to submit work across architecture, interiors, landscape architecture, product design, and architectural photography. Organized by Architecture MasterPrize, the program continues to position itself as a global platform recognizing design excellence and cultural responsibility in the built environment.
Record Global Participation Sets the Stage
The announcement follows a landmark 2025 edition that recognized projects from 72 countries, reflecting the competition’s expanding international reach. Among the distinguished participants were Pritzker Prize laureate Alvaro Siza Vieira and globally recognized studios including Kengo Kuma, Zaha Hadid Architects, Shigeru Ban, Safdie Architects, Snohetta, Perkins&Will, Ennead Architects, Aedas, Alison Brooks Architects, Atelier Bruckner, and OKRA Landscape Architects.
This diversity underscores how contemporary design discourse increasingly transcends geography. The Architecture MasterPrize 2026 aims to continue this momentum by welcoming submissions from both established firms and emerging practitioners shaping the global design landscape.
Categories Across Disciplines
The 2026 edition spans a comprehensive range of disciplines, including Architectural Design, Interior Design, Landscape Architecture, Architectural Product Design, and Architectural Photography. In addition, the competition features prestigious distinctions such as Firm of the Year and Design of the Year awards.
By integrating built projects, design products, and visual storytelling through photography, the Architecture MasterPrize recognizes the multidisciplinary nature of contemporary practice.
Design Excellence and Cultural Responsibility
Hossein Farmani, President of the Architecture MasterPrize, emphasizes that today’s architectural discourse must address urgent themes such as climate adaptation, social equity, and cultural identity. According to Farmani, creative vision and environmental accountability are no longer separate ambitions but inseparable components of meaningful design.
This perspective reflects the competition’s broader mission: to celebrate projects that demonstrate not only formal innovation but also measurable environmental and social impact.
Submission Timeline and Recognition
Entries are evaluated by an international jury composed of academics, media professionals, and industry leaders. Winners receive global exposure through editorial coverage, official certification, use of the AMP winner seal, and inclusion in the official online winners gallery.
The Architecture MasterPrize 2026 submission deadlines are structured in three phases: Early (February 28, 2026), Regular (June 30, 2026), and Final (August 31, 2026). The program continues to provide international visibility to both established practices and emerging voices contributing to the future of architecture and design.
Timeline
| Phase | Deadline |
|---|---|
| Early Submission | February 28, 2026 |
| Regular Submission | June 30, 2026 |
| Final Submission | August 31, 2026 |
