Building of the Year 2026

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The Award
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The Award
The Process
The Rules

At ArchDaily, we trust you to identify the buildings that—through their beauty, intelligence, creativity, or service to the community—represent the best architecture of the year. Once again, you’ve delivered. From thousands of entries, you narrowed the field to 5 finalists per category, and now, to 15 outstanding winners. From all of us at ArchDaily, thank you for being part of this journey—and here are your winners!

At ArchDaily, we trust you to identify the buildings that—through their beauty, intelligence, creativity, or service to the community—represent the best architecture of the year. Once again, you’ve delivered. From thousands of entries, you narrowed the field to 5 finalists per category, and now, to 15 outstanding winners. From all of us at ArchDaily, thank you for being part of this journey—and here are your winners!

At ArchDaily, we trust you to identify the buildings that—through their beauty, intelligence, creativity, or service to the community—represent the best architecture of the year. Once again, you’ve delivered. From thousands of entries, you narrowed the field to 5 finalists per category, and now, to 15 outstanding winners. From all of us at ArchDaily, thank you for being part of this journey—and here are your winners!

Building of the Year 2026 (Voting closed)

Keogh Residence / Venn Studio

Building of the Year 2026 (Voting closed)

Keogh Residence / Venn Studio

Award Category: Houses

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Manhattan Beach, United States

Architects: Venn Studio
Area: 4059 ft²
Year: 2023
Photographs:Nils Timm
Manufacturers: Western Window Systems, RioStones, Rock Mill Stone, Santa and Cole

Category: Houses
Lead Team: Gabbi Sun
Design Team: Venn Studio
General Constructing: Beach House Design & Development
Engineering & Consulting > Structural: Ashley & Vance Engineering
Engineering & Consulting > Civil: Obando & Associates
Engineering & Consulting > Environmental Sustainability: Norcal Engineering
Landscape Architecture: Rob Jones Landscape
City: Manhattan Beach
Country: United States

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