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AR Public Awards 2026
This award celebrates excellence in the design of public space, from parks to pools to all the civic structures of the city.
| Category | Award |
| Type | International, Award, Open, Two-Stage, Onymous |
| Genre | Public |
| Country | |
| RegDeadline | 27 Febryary 2026 (See "Entry Fee" below) GoogleCal iCal |
| 27 Febryary 2026 (via Online) | |
| Eligibility | All |
| Target Field | All projects must have been completed within the last five years (after January 2021), and should be freely accessible to the public in order to be eligible. |
Description
Public space is a stage for human life, a place of democracy and collectivity. Open, accessible and abundant public space is crucial to the civic health of our cities and shared landscapes - a critical communal resource. As these spaces become increasingly threatened in the face of darkening commercial and political forces, the AR Public awards recognise the importance of creating, rescuing and renovating public spaces.
Jury
Judith Loesing, Director, East
Rafiq Azam, Founder, Shatotto
TBC
Prize
All shortlisted projects will be featured in the June issue of The Architectural Review, with in-depth building studies for the top six.
Entry Fee
Early bird price (submitted by 16 January 2026): £349 +VAT
Standard entry fee (submitted by 13 February 2026): £399 +VAT
Late entry fee (submitted between 14 February and 27 February 2026): £449 +VAT
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Past winners
Organizer
The Architectural Review