Congratulations to all the winners of the Structural Awards 2026.

The winning projects demonstrate the remarkable breadth of structural engineering excellence, from transformative heritage renewal and pioneering timber structures to world-leading science facilities, landmark transport infrastructure and inspiring community-focused developments.

The winners showcase the profession’s growing focus on innovation, sustainability, resilience and societal impact. Together, they exemplify how engineering judgement and technical expertise can create lasting value for people, places and communities around the world.
Modern airport terminal with a distinctive, curved wave-like roof supported by tall pillars.
Techo International Airport
2026 winner

Techo International Airport

  • Structural Designer - Foster + Partners
  • Location - Phnom Penh, Cambodia
An aerial evening view of a large, modern industrial facility with a dark shingled roof, surrounded by landscaping, storage yards, and trees.
Timber warehouse transformation
2026 winner

Timber warehouse transformation

  • Structural Designer - Søren Jensen Consulting Engineers
  • Location - Østbirk, Denmark
Interior of a large detector lined with countless spherical, gold-colored photomultiplier tubes.
Jiangmen Underground Neutrino Observatory central detector
2026 Supreme winner

Jiangmen Underground Neutrino Observatory central detector

  • Structural Designer - Beijing Institute of Architectural Design (BIAD)
  • Location - Guangdong, China
High-angle view of a large, empty modern stadium with a bright green pitch and a partially open roof.
Xi an International Football Center
2026 winner

Xi an International Football Center

  • Structural Designer - Shanghai Institute of Architectural Design & Research Co., Ltd, schlaich bergermann partner (sbp)
  • Location - Xi'an, China
A long stone building with a red door and window frames under a blue sky.
Boston Lodge Works
2026 winner

Boston Lodge Works

  • Structural Designer - Integral Engineering Design
  • Location - Gwynedd, UK
A large suspension bridge spans a wide river, with a curving paved road and safety barrier in the foreground.
Danube Valley Bridge
2026 winner

Danube Valley Bridge

  • Structural Designer - schlaich bergermann partner (sbp)
  • Location - Linz, Austria
A modern multi-story office building with a distinctive geometric honeycomb facade glows brightly against a twilight sky.
The Hive
2026 winner

The Hive

  • Structural Designer - Fast + Epp
  • Location - Vancouver, Canada
An aerial view of a modern white bridge crossing a calm river, reflecting its shape, with buildings and hills under a clear blue sky.
Drammen City Bridge
2026 winner

Drammen City Bridge

  • Structural Designer - Degree of Freedom, Norconsult
  • Location - Drammen, Norway
A modern wooden structure with a semi-transparent, angled roof stands amidst tall green grass and foliage under a partly cloudy sky.
Barbados National Performing Arts Centre
2026 winner

Barbados National Performing Arts Centre

  • Structural Designer - StructureCraft
  • Location - Newton, Barbados