Structural Awards 2026
A modern building features a large, repeating wave-like roof structure with perforated bronze panels and arched supports.

Structural Awards 2026 shortlist

The 2026 Structural Awards shortlist is announced.

The judging panel considered the key attributes when making their selection: Planet (environmental impact), People (social value), Process (technical innovation) and Profession (professional advocacy).

2026 Shortlisted projects

Inside a large, spherical neutrino detector, thousands of golden photomultiplier tubes line the curved interior walls.
Jiangmen Underground Neutrino Observatory central detector
2026 shortlist

Jiangmen Underground Neutrino Observatory central detector

  • Structural Designer - Beijing Institute of Architectural Design (BIAD)
  • Location - Guangdong, China
A tall stone bell tower stands amidst dense green trees under an overcast sky, with a paved plaza and lawn in the foreground.
Carillon Tower National War Memorial
2026 shortlist

Carillon Tower National War Memorial

  • Structural Designer - Holmes
  • Location - Wellington, New Zealand
An aerial view of a modern building with undulating wooden roofs and glass walls, set in a rural landscape.
Tianfu Agro Expo Innovation hub
2026 shortlist

Tianfu Agro Expo Innovation hub

  • Structural Designer - China Southwest Architectural Design and Research Institute Corp., Ltd
  • Location - Sichuan, China
An elevated dusk view of a large, modern brick and glass building with string lights illuminating the street below.
The Tea Factory
2026 shortlist

The Tea Factory

  • Structural Designer - BWB Consulting
  • Location - Birmingham, UK
A multi-story modern building interior features large windows, white staircases, and a hanging crystal art installation.
Grimes Engineering Center
2026 shortlist

Grimes Engineering Center

  • Structural Designer - Skidmore, Owings & Merrill (SOM)
  • Location - Berkeley, USA
Modern building with a curved wooden roof and large glass windows overlooking a grassy courtyard at dusk.
York Minster Centre of Excellence
2026 shortlist

York Minster Centre of Excellence

  • Structural Designer - Webb Yates Engineers
  • Location - York, UK
A modern wooden structure with a slanted, gridded roof sits behind a lush green field.
Barbados National Performing Arts Centre
2026 shortlist

Barbados National Performing Arts Centre

  • Structural Designer - StructureCraft
  • Location - Newton, Barbados
A massive, glowing white art installation with curved, flowing tendrils spans the multi-level interior of a modern shopping mall.
Mangrove
2026 shortlist

Mangrove

  • Structural Designer - Arup
  • Location - Manila, Philippines
High-angle view of a vast, empty stadium featuring a bright green pitch, tiered seating, and a large circular open roof.
Xi an International Football Center
2026 shortlist

Xi an International Football Center

  • Structural Designer - Shanghai Institute of Architectural Design & Research Co., Ltd, schlaich bergermann partner (sbp)
  • Location - Xi'an, China
A high cable-stayed bridge with tall concrete pillars spans a valley with rolling hills and a small village.
Senqu Bridge
2026 shortlist

Senqu Bridge

  • Structural Designer - Zutari
  • Location - Lesotho
An indoor swimming pool with black lane markers and large windows beneath a slatted wooden ceiling.
Winchester College swimming pool
2026 shortlist

Winchester College swimming pool

  • Structural Designer - Arup
  • Location - Winchester, UK
A large suspension bridge spans a wide river, with a road running alongside the riverbank in the foreground.
Danube Valley Bridge
2026 shortlist

Danube Valley Bridge

  • Structural Designer - schlaich bergermann partner (sbp)
  • Location - Linz, Austria
Modern cream and green marble buildings sit beside a paved path and water, backed by a grassy hill.
Tarlair outdoor pool pavilion
2026 shortlist

Tarlair outdoor pool pavilion

  • Structural Designer - Narro Associates
  • Location - Aberdeenshire, UK
A modern building featuring a large, white tensile membrane roof supported by a network of white masts and steel cables.
Castle Meadow Campus
2026 shortlist

Castle Meadow Campus

  • Structural Designer - Arup
  • Location - Nottingham, UK
A modern multi-story building with a rust-red metallic facade and large display windows housing an H&M store on a pedestrian street.
The Keep
2026 shortlist

The Keep

  • Structural Designer - BW Murray (BWM)
  • Location - Belfast, UK
An aerial view shows a large modern stadium with a translucent roof and white exterior lattice structure.
One New Zealand Stadium Te Kaha
2026 shortlist

One New Zealand Stadium Te Kaha

  • Structural Designer - Mott MacDonald
  • Location - Christchurch, New Zealand
A modern concrete bridge spans across a calm river reflecting the pastel sunset sky.
Colne Valley Viaduct
2026 shortlist

Colne Valley Viaduct

  • Structural Designer - Align-D (Rendel, Ingérop and Jacobs)
  • Location - Hillingdon and Buckinghamshire, UK
A modern airport terminal with a sweeping, wavy roof supported by slender pillars and a curved roadway.
Techo International Airport
2026 shortlist

Techo International Airport

  • Structural Designer - Foster + Partners
  • Location - Phnom Penh, Cambodia
A modern multi-story office building with a distinctive geometric honeycomb exterior pattern illuminated at dusk.
The Hive
2026 shortlist

The Hive

  • Structural Designer - Fast + Epp
  • Location - Vancouver, Canada
Aerial view of a futuristic stadium at dusk, featuring a sweeping arched roof lit with neon colors and a city skyline behind it.
Chengdu open-air music theatre
2026 shortlist

Chengdu open-air music theatre

  • Structural Designer - China Southwest Architectural Design and Research Institute Corp., Ltd
  • Location - Sichuan, China
A modern, open-plan office space featuring a curved green credenza, indoor plants, exposed concrete and wooden beams, and a stylized wooden pillar.
The Place fire remediation
2026 shortlist

The Place fire remediation

  • Structural Designer - Engenuiti
  • Location - Leeds, UK
A suspended, colorful, spiral sculpture made of interlocking hexagonal mesh hangs outdoors beneath a modern glass and steel canopy.
Somethinging
2026 shortlist

Somethinging

  • Structural Designer - Price & Myers
  • Location - London, UK
A modern brick and glass building with a tall brick chimney stands beside a street, partially crossed by a blue bridge structure.
Urban Mining
2026 shortlist

Urban Mining

  • Structural Designer - Webb Yates Engineers, Civic
  • Location - London, UK
Aerial view of a curving pedestrian bridge with a mosaic pattern, situated between a train line and a park.
Sydney Harbour Bridge cycleway ramp
2026 shortlist

Sydney Harbour Bridge cycleway ramp

  • Structural Designer - Eckersley O'Callaghan
  • Location - Sydney, Australia
An aerial twilight view of a large modern factory with a dark shingled roof, surrounded by trees, storage yards, and illuminated landscaping.
Timber warehouse transformation
2026 shortlist

Timber warehouse transformation

  • Structural Designer - Søren Jensen Consulting Engineers
  • Location - Østbirk, Denmark
A spacious, modern airport departures hall with check-in desks, a large flight information screen, and a soaring glass roof.
Manchester Airport Terminal 2 reconfiguration
2026 shortlist

Manchester Airport Terminal 2 reconfiguration

  • Structural Designer - Buro Happold
  • Location - Manchester, UK
An indoor arena with tiered red seating and a central stage facing an empty floor.
Avicii Arena
2026 shortlist

Avicii Arena

  • Structural Designer - schlaich bergermann partner (sbp)
  • Location - Stockholm, Sweden
A modern glass skyscraper with dark reflective panels stands under a clear blue sky.
Legislative Council Complex expansion
2026 shortlist

Legislative Council Complex expansion

  • Structural Designer - WSP
  • Location - Hong Kong
High-angle exterior view of a historic stone castle with people on the rooftop viewing platform and a British flag flying.
Norwich Castle Royal Palace Reborn
2026 shortlist

Norwich Castle Royal Palace Reborn

  • Structural Designer - Conisbee
  • Location - Norwich, UK
A multi-story brick building with large windows features a courtyard with a large tree in the foreground.
Boot Factory
2026 shortlist

Boot Factory

  • Structural Designer - Partridge
  • Location - Sydney, Australia
A modern brick building with a bright yellow exterior staircase, wooden outdoor seating, and people on a grassy terrace.
The Youth Hub
2026 shortlist

The Youth Hub

  • Structural Designer - Lewis Bradford Consulting Engineers
  • Location - Christchurch, New Zealand
A large, mushroom-shaped wooden canopy structure stands in a lush, green park with benches and trees.
Kew Carbon Garden Pavilion
2026 shortlist

Kew Carbon Garden Pavilion

  • Structural Designer - Format Engineers, Atelier One
  • Location - London, UK
Aerial view of a white pedestrian bridge reflecting on a calm river against a city and mountain backdrop under a clear blue sky.
Drammen City Bridge
2026 shortlist

Drammen City Bridge

  • Structural Designer - Degree of Freedom, Norconsult
  • Location - Drammen, Norway
A converted stone barn featuring bright red doors and trim stands under a clear blue sky.
Boston Lodge Works
2026 shortlist

Boston Lodge Works

  • Structural Designer - Integral Engineering Design
  • Location - Gwynedd, UK

Winners will be revealed on 6 November
Join us for a glittering black-tie ceremony on Friday 6 November to find out which projects will be the 2026 winners.
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