The national architecture awards shortlist has dropped!

The AIA’s freshly announced 62-strong shortlist covers Australian residential and urban design projects from almost every state and territory, as well as several overseas inclusions.Australian Institute of Architects 2026 National Architecture Awards Jury Chair, Adam Haddow, explained the jury’s shortlisting process and the importance of the Awards: “This year’s shortlist is a reminder of what’s at stake when we talk about architecture. These aren’t just build