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RIBA International Awards

Modulus Matrix Social Housing Barcelona

Championing architectural excellence across the world

Winner of the International Prize 2024 was announced on 27 November

Entries for our International Awards open on 18 June 2025.

Our awards celebrate the world's best architecture, no matter its form, size, or budget. Respected by our profession and the public for over 50 years, these awards stand out for their unrivalled judging and global reach. 

We recognise projects that show visionary thinking, design excellence and real social impact that ultimately help make the future a better place. 

Winning a RIBA Award signals the highest standards of innovation, sustainability, and a commitment to improving people’s lives through thoughtful design.

Read our Awards entry guidelines and criteria for how to prepare your project submission.

What’s new this year? 

We’re launching two new awards: RIBA Asia Pacific Awards and RIBA Middle East Awards. For the first time, these regions will be invited to submit projects for a new stage in our International Awards programme as part of a pilot. 

To find out about our new categories, criteria and more read our latest news article RIBA launches Asia Pacific and Middle East Awards.

Also, make sure to join ARCity Office on 18 June 2025, 10:00 (BST) as they share the story behind their award-winning project Six Bricolage-houses, insights from the judging process, and what makes a compelling entry for the RIBA International Awards. Sign up to get your free ticket.

Why enter our awards? 

Show your commitment to excellence: successful projects reflect changes and innovations in architecture, but at their core display a commitment to design that improves and enhance the communities they serve.

Comprehensive judging: every shortlisted project is visited by an expert jury, offering an unparalleled peer review by award-winning architects, along with relevant industry specialists in sustainability, conservation, and more.

Boost your visibility: gain exposure through international and national media coverage, a dedicated page on our website (with 2.5 million annual visitors), and promotion across our social media channels, reaching over half a million followers.

Recognition your clients will value: being shortlisted or winning an award grants valuable exposure for your practice, helping you secure more work and find collaborators who value the role of architects and good design.

Affordable entry fees: smaller projects can enter for as little as £180, with tiered entry fees that encourage participation from all project sizes. Financial support is also available.

Branded marketing materials: winners get marketing assets to promote their achievements, aligning your practice with our globally recognised brand and the highest standards of practice.

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If you have any questions about the above please email our Awards team at awards@riba.org

Join our Awards Jury

We are looking for applications from architects and wider industry professionals to be involved with the renowned RIBA Awards. Find out about the different juries you can join, available roles, expected eligibility and apply now.

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International awards and prizes

Championing and celebrating the best architecture from around the world since 2015. Explore over 80 projects celebrated to date.
Adega Pico Winery and Hotel Azores Portugal

RIBA International Awards for Excellence

Given to projects worldwide stretching the boundaries of architecture and standards of excellence.

Six Bricolage Houses

RIBA International Emerging Architect

Given in recognition of those making a significant contribution to the field of international architecture who have been practicing for 10 years or less.

Modulus Matrix Social Housing Barcelona

RIBA International Prize

Awarded to this year’s most significant and inspirational project globally and the pinnacle of our International Awards.

 Banner image credit: Modulus Matrix - 85 Social Housing in Cornellà, RIBA International Prize 2024 © José Hevia

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