Residential Architecture: New Houses and Design Awards — 2026-09-20
The 2026 Master Design Awards have revealed their residential interior winners, highlighting high-end craftsmanship in San Francisco. Meanwhile, the deadline for the 2026 SHN Architecture & Design Awards is rapidly approaching, with submissions closing on September 30. In Spain, architects are publicly addressing the housing crisis, calling for increased construction of protected housing to meet demand.
Residential Architecture: New Houses and Design Awards — 2026-09-20
Top developments
2026 Master Design Awards: Residential Interior Winners Announced
Qualified Remodeler has announced the winners of the 2026 Master Design Awards in the category of Residential Interior over $150,000. The awards highlight exceptional work in high-value home renovations, with notable projects including a San Francisco residence by Forma Construction Inc., designed in collaboration with designer Sindhu Peruri and architect Geddes Ulinskas. These projects exemplify the integration of luxury finishes with complex structural and aesthetic requirements in premium residential markets
SHN Architecture & Design Awards Deadline Approaching
Entries for the 2026 Senior Housing News (SHN) Architecture & Design Awards are due by Wednesday, September 30, at 11:59 pm CDT. This program recognizes excellence in senior living design, including new buildings, campuses, communities, and renovation projects. The approaching deadline marks a critical period for firms specializing in assisted living and senior housing architecture to submit their most innovative projects for industry recognition
A' Design Award Submissions Open Until September 30
ArchEyes reports that entries for the A' Design Award 2026-2027 are currently open, with a submission deadline of September 30. The competition features sixteen award-winning architecture and interior projects as benchmarks for entrants. This global platform continues to be a significant opportunity for residential architects and interior designers to gain international recognition for innovative housing solutions
Local view
Spanish Architects Call for More Protected Housing
In Mallorca, architect Guillermo Reynés is speaking out about the local housing crisis, arguing that the primary solution from an architectural perspective is to "build more housing." Reynés emphasizes that despite the emergence of high-quality architecture on the island, there is a critical need for protected housing, legal security, and incentives to bring empty houses back into the market. His comments reflect a growing sentiment among European architects that design excellence must be paired with policy-driven volume to address affordability issues
Ibiza Celebrates Regional Architectural Talent
The first edition of the Premios Suministros Ibiza has been awarded, recognizing firms such as Estudio Kismet, Ecodisseny, and MGAG Arquitectos. These awards celebrate the talent transforming the Pitiusas (Ibiza and Formentera), focusing on excellence, innovation, and quality in local projects. This regional initiative highlights how localized design awards are gaining traction as platforms for community-specific architectural identity
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Key Deadlines and Dates
- September 30, 2026: Deadline for the 2026 SHN Architecture & Design Awards
- September 30, 2026: Final day for submissions to the A' Design Award 2026-2027
On the radar
- RIBA House of the Year Jury Visits: The four-person jury for the 2026 RIBA House of the Year is currently visiting all shortlisted projects to determine the winner. The final announcement will follow these site visits
- HOUSE DESIGN AWARD Grand Prix: The finalists for Japan's HOUSE DESIGN AWARD, which offers a ¥10 million grand prize, have been selected. The award ceremony is scheduled for October 28, 2026, at Osaka Institute of Technology’s Umeda Campus
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