The BLT Built Design Awards announce the opening of submissions for the 2026 edition, inviting architects, interior designers, landscape architects, construction innovators, and emerging talents to present their most accomplished and thoughtful work. As one of the world’s most internationally recognised programs dedicated to the built environment, the BLT Built Design Awards celebrate projects that demonstrate design excellence, technical mastery, cultural relevance, and a meaningful contribution to shaping our cities, spaces, and communities.
The launch follows the unforgettable 2025 and 2024 Winners’ Celebration in Basel, Switzerland, where the global design community gathered to honour outstanding work from more than 60 countries. The evening made clear how deeply the Awards resonate across continents, bringing together established firms, independent creators, academics, developers and young designers who share the same dedication to responsible and intelligent design.
Reflecting on the success of the past season, co-founder Astrid Hébert shared: “The ceremony in Switzerland felt incredibly special. Seeing renowned practices and first-time student winners stand proudly on the same stage was truly moving. The BLT Built Design Awards have become a place where diverse perspectives meet: designers from different cultures, climates, and disciplines all presenting work rooted in meaning and purpose. With the 2026 edition now open, we’re excited to welcome another year of ideas and projects that enrich the global conversation about the built environment.“
Submissions to the BLT Built Design Awards 2026 will be reviewed by an extensive panel of respected professionals whose expertise spans architecture, interior design, landscape architecture, construction, academia and industry innovation. The current jury includes Samantha Lassoudry, Founder and Chief Designer at Lassoudry Architects; Christian Brendelberger of Dietziker Partner Baumanagement AG; Anastasia Ignatova, Urban Planning and Design Expert; Andreas Rupf, Head of ETH RAUM and Founder of SPEKTRUM GmbH; Muhammad Habsah of U+A, part of the 10N Collective; Mona Vijaykumar, Associate Urban Designer at Perkins&Will; Cas Esbach, Founder of KANS and Professor at SCAD; Tran Ngoc Danh, Vice President of the Vietnam Design Association (VDAS) and Founder of VMARK Vietnam Design Award; Christina Chen-Chiao Kuo, Founder and Creative Director of Kuuo Living Limited; Omar Zhan, Co-founder and COO of Surfaice and the “Construction Voices” AI digest; Amir Idiatulin, Founder and CEO of IND; Zhou Yi, Chief Designer at Dayi Design; and Rudi Stouffs, Dean’s Chair Associate Professor and Assistant Dean (Research) at the College of Design and Engineering, National University of Singapore.
They are joined by Osaru Alile of CC Interiors Studio; Pal Pang, Chief Creative Officer at Another Design International; Juliet Kavishe, Executive Board Member of the Pan Afrikan Design Institute; Sandra Baggerman of Trahan Architects; Des Laubscher, Co-Founder and CEO of the Greenside Design Center, College of Design and Hannah Churchill, Founder and Design Director at hcreates interior design, and more big names in the industry. Together, they ensure a rigorous, insightful and globally informed evaluation process.
The program’s scope is reflected in its previous winners. In recent editions, Zaha Hadid Architects were honoured for the King Abdullah Financial District Metro Station in Riyadh; Sanjay Puri Architects received recognition for the Aatma Manthan Museum in Rajasthan; LANDPROCESS, led by Kotchakorn Voraakhom, transformed the Thailand Government Complex into a regenerative landscape; VINE, created by the University of Ulsan and Studio Kwan, introduced a new photovoltaic façade system; and emerging designers such as Lotte Scheder-Bieschin of ETH Zurich and Lisa Van Staden presented forward-thinking work that captivated both jurors and the global audience.
Winners of the BLT Built Design Awards receive significant international exposure. Their work is featured on the official BLT website, published in the annual BLT Awards Book of Design, shared across global press and partner networks, and celebrated at the next awards ceremony. This gathering continues to grow in scale, prestige and visibility. For many firms and emerging designers, the Awards have become a platform that elevates their work, expands their audience and opens new professional pathways.
With submissions now open, entrants are encouraged to take advantage of the 10% Early Bird discount available until March 31st, 2026. The BLT Built Design Awards 2026 welcome completed projects, conceptual work, prototypes and student submissions from every region of the world. Whether exploring new construction methods, redefining interior experience, shaping public landscapes or presenting thoughtful architectural strategies, the Awards seek projects that demonstrate clarity, intention and a meaningful contribution to the built environment.
Submissions for the BLT Built Design Awards 2026 are now open at bltawards.com.
