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THE WAN AWARDS 2027

DEFINING FUTURE ARCHITECTURE

Recognised as one of the industry's most distinguished awards, the WAN Awards provide an international stage for revolutionary architecture. Standing apart from the rest, the true unique selling point of these awards lies in their genuinely global reach paired with a rigorous, world-class judging process.

With a mission to spotlight the year's most iconic projects, these awards champion visionary designs that redefine the boundaries of the built environment. This year, the competition expands even further with the introduction of three new categories, spanning everything from innovative small spaces to sweeping urban master plans.

Whether you're an emerging talent or an established practice pioneering sustainable innovations and culturally transformative visions, this is your stage. 

Let your craft do the talking.

First Entry Deadline: 10 September 2026



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KEY INFORMATION

First entry deadline: 10 September 

Second entry deadline: 29 October 

Final entry deadline: 26 November


First entry deadline fee: £550.00 (+ VAT)

Second entry deadline fee: £660.00 (+ VAT)

Final entry deadline fee: £725.00 (+ VAT)

CATEGORIES

SECTOR CATEGORIES

COMMERCIAL BUILDINGS

EDUCATION

FUTURE PROJECTS

HEALTHCARE

LEISURE

MASTER PLANNING

MULTI-USE

PUBLIC REALM

PUBLICLY ACCESSIBLE BUILDINGS

RESIDENTIAL

TRANSPORT

SPECIALIST CATEGORIES

ACCESSIBILITY

ADAPTIVE REUSE – BIG

ADAPTIVE REUSE – SMALL

AFFORDABLE HOUSING

BRIDGES

FAÇADE 

HOUSE OF THE YEAR 

HUMANITARIAN

INNOVATION 

NEW: LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE 

OVERALL SUSTAINABLE ARCHITECTURE PROJECT

SMALL SPACES 

PRACTICE CATEGORIES 

NEW: EMERGING PRACTICE OF THE YEAR 

NEW: ESTABLISHED PRACTICE OF THE YEAR

OUTSTANDING PROJECT 

WHY YOU MUST ENTER THE WAN AWARDS 


Receive Global Recognition

Our awards celebrate architects and designers from all corners of the world, spotlighting their contributions to the built environment on an international stage.


Be Judged by an Expert Panel

Our esteemed panel of judges comprises industry leaders and visionaries who bring decades of experience and expertise to the evaluation process, ensuring fairness and rigour in our awards.


Enter Diverse Categories

With categories ranging from residential and commercial to cultural and sustainable design, we embrace the diversity of architectural expression and innovation.


Gain Inspiration and Insight

Beyond recognising outstanding projects, we provide a platform for inspiration and insight, offering a glimpse into the future of architecture and design.




Join Alumni Excellence

Stand alongside past winners recognised globally for pushing the boundaries of design, sustainability, innovation, and societal impact.



THESE AWARDS ARE FOR....

Emerging Architecture Practices: 

Showcasing your breakthrough designs and establishing your global reputation.


Established Firms: 

Demonstrate your continued leadership, innovation, and societal impact on an international platform.


Designers & Architects: 

Who want their projects recognised for craftsmanship, sustainability, and visionary impact.


Clients & Developers: 

Proud to highlight projects that embody brand values, sustainability, and user-centric design.


Urban Planners & Innovators: 

Creating master plans and public spaces that transform communities.

ELIGIBILITY

To be eligible, projects must have been completed since 1 March 2025, except pop-ups and temporary exhibitions, which should have been completed since 1 March 2024. Projects that are a work in progress or still at the concept stage can be entered in the future projects categories. The earliest date of completion for future projects is 1 March 2027.

SETTING THE STANDARD OF EXCELLENCE

Join a legacy of architectural brilliance and share the global stage with our esteemed Alumni of Excellence. Our past winners continually challenge constraints and redefine what is possible in design, exemplified by Saunders Architecture, whose breathtaking "Tekαkαpimək Contact Station" was crowned our Outstanding Project of the Year. Now, it's your turn to step into the spotlight. 

Enter your work today and shape the future of the built environment.

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