Dezeen Announces Architecture Public Vote Winners
The 19 winning projects were selected by readers from a shortlist of 392 architectural designs.
Updated on Oct. 26, 2026 in Civic Engagement
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Dezeen has revealed the 19 winners of its 2026 architecture public vote, an initiative allowing readers to select their favorite entries from a 392-project shortlist. The public vote runs independently of the main awards process evaluated by industry experts.
Why it matters
This public vote highlights global architectural trends by shifting the focus from industry-led criteria to the direct preferences of the public. The process engages the international design community in the selection of significant new projects.
The public vote featured 392 projects from which 19 winners were selected. This competition remains distinct from the main judging process currently managed by industry-leading architects.
The players
Dezeen
Dezeen is an international online magazine that covers architecture, interiors, and design news.
Collectif Encore
Collectif Encore is an architecture practice that won in two categories of the public vote.
ZAV Architects
ZAV Architects is an architecture firm that secured two wins in the 2026 public vote.
Foster + Partners
Foster + Partners is a global architecture, engineering, and integrated design firm.
The details
Collectif Encore and ZAV Architects each secured wins in two separate categories. Other notable winning firms featured in the final tally include Blight Rayner Architecture, Foster + Partners, and Schemata Architects.
Timeline
The public vote opened on 28 September 2026.
The public vote closed on 16 October 2026.
Architecture public vote winners were revealed on 26 October 2026.
Interiors winners are scheduled for publication on 27 October 2026.
The awards party and overall winner announcement take place on 16 November 2026.
Political Context
The public vote for these architectural winners follows the established protocol of the Dezeen Awards 2026. This process marks the reader participation phase of the broader awards program.
Readers can view the full list of winning projects to identify current international design trends. This result impacts the industry by showcasing which projects resonate most strongly with the general public.
The takeaway
Engaging the public in design awards provides a clear indicator of which architectural projects capture the most interest outside of academic or industry circles. Following the results offers insight into the evolving aesthetics and priorities currently favored by global design enthusiasts.
What happens next
The Dezeen Awards 2026 party will take place at the Royal Opera House in London on 16 November 2026, where overall winners will be announced.
Further reading
Learn more about global Civic Engagement initiatives and public feedback programs.
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