Building of the Year 2026

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The Award
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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)

La Pinede Elementary School and Multi-Purpose Hall / ZW/A zweyacker & associés

Award Category: Public & Landscape Architecture

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Mixed Use Architecture, Elementary & Middle School, Community

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Trensacq, France

Architects: ZW/A zweyacker & associés
Area: 507 m²
Year: 2025
Photographs:Sandrine Iratçabal
Manufacturers: Technal, Algaflex, Arcelor Mittal, Soprema

Category: Mixed Use Architecture, Elementary & Middle School, Community
Lead And Design Team: ZW/A zweyacker & associés
Project Management: ZW/A
Engineering & Consulting > Structural: BET Escaich
Engineering & Consulting > Mep: BETEL
Engineering & Consulting > Other: IDR - Integrale De Restauration
City: Trensacq
Country: France

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