AR Future Projects Awards 2027

The Architectural Review's annual awards for architecture in progress: 14 categories open to projects under construction, in planning or unbuilt. Entries close 4 December 2026; early-bird fee £549 +VAT until 9 October.

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Category: Awards
Organizer: The Architectural Review
Location: International (online entry)
Eligibility: Open to all architecture projects in progress, unbuilt, and speculative ideas.
Language: English
Registration deadline: 4 December 2026
Submission deadline: 4 December 2026
Fees: Early bird £549 +VAT (by 9 Oct 2026); standard £599 +VAT (10 Oct–13 Nov); late £649 +VAT (14 Nov–4 Dec); additional category entries at 50%
Prizes: Winners in 14 categories plus overall winner, student prize, sustainable research and design prize
Submission requirements: Entries submitted online per the award guidelines; projects under construction, in planning, unbuilt or speculative are eligible

Prize breakdown

One winner per category (14 categories)
Overall winner
Student prize
Sustainable research and design prize
All entries published in the AR Future Projects catalogue

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Entry information

The AR Future Projects awards represent the sole significant international accolade focused exclusively on architecture that is currently in progress. Since its inception in 2002, this award has highlighted initiatives that are influencing the development of future cities.

The awards encompass 14 distinct categories, recognizing outstanding projects either under construction or in the planning phases, as well as their potential to positively impact communities, neighborhoods, and landscapes globally.

By submitting your project for consideration, you gain visibility before a distinguished panel of judges and an international audience. All submissions are included in the AR Future Projects awards catalogue, which is accessible to all readers of The Architectural Review. Additionally, winners will receive an invitation to a private gathering in Milan during the Salone del Mobile in April 2027.

The awards also welcome entries that focus on unbuilt and speculative projects, as well as concepts that are currently being explored and examined.

Key dates and fees

Early-bird entries (£549 +VAT) close on 9 October 2026, standard entries (£599 +VAT) run from 10 October to 13 November, and late entries (£649 +VAT) are accepted until the final deadline of 4 December 2026. Additional category entries are charged at 50 per cent. Winners will be invited to a private event in Milan during Salone del Mobile in April 2027.

Image: Haus der Musik by ADEPT, from the AR Future Projects awards 2026.