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Thank you to everyone who's made this first year at our new @Convene home so special, the talented entrants and this year’s sponsors: @BCSAsteel, Benx, Permasteelisa Group, RIBA Insurance Agency, @SwisspearlGroup @UKGBC @venuefinder_com & @wienerbergeruk 🥳 #AYA26

The grand finale! 🎆 The prestigious #AYA26 Gold Award goes to @HTADesignLLP Taking home 2 category wins, HTA blew the judges away with their holistic vision, connecting buildings to landscapes with total mastery! 🏆

A standing ovation for Alan Stanton & Paul Williams of @_SW_News the recipients of the #AYA26 Lifetime Achievement Award . We honour decades of brilliance, rigor, and iconic design that changed the UK skyline forever. 👏 #AYA26

Well done to Bradford, the second city to win UK Design Capital of the Year! The judges said if you’re feeling miserable, take a train to Bradford, walk into City Park, and leave feeling uplifted! #AYA26

Watch this space! 🚀 A massive shoutout to Unknown Works, crowned Young Architect of the Year! The judges called their ambitious portfolio a thrilling glimpse into the future of architecture. #AYA26

Let’s hear it for @FaulknerBrowns 📣 Retail & Leisure Architect of the Year, sponsored by Venuefinder goes to the minds behind Woolwich Waves—turning a tight urban site into a thriving civic hub, far beyond your average leisure box! #AYA26

They’ve done it again! Shout it from the rooftops for @HTADesignLLP 📣 Winner of Regenerative Design Architect of the Year, in partnership with UKGBC ! From carbon cuts to boosting biodiversity and community vibes, Sutton Estate set the gold standard! #AYA26

Major props to @dow_jones_archs 🛠️ Radical Retrofit & Reinvention Architect of the Year goes to a team extending building lifespans with serious heart—the Leach Pottery project brought pure community delight! #AYA26

Drop the confetti for Publica 🎉 Public Realm & Placemaking winners! The judges loved their focus on making safe, inclusive streets for women and girls, alongside genuine community listening at every scale. #AYA26

Raise the roof for @HaworthTompkin1 👏🎭 Public Building Architect of the Year goes to a practice delivering pure joy and beauty, with Backstage at the Old Vic being a total standout for the community! #AYA26

It's a great night for @rckarchitects receiving Highly Commended for Public Building Architect of the Year! 🏛️ An outstanding showing across the entire #AYA26 awards!

Three cheers for Thomas-McBrien Architects! 📣 Winner of One-Off Small Project for New Wave House! The judges fell in love with their sustainable glulam timber structure and top-tier fabric performance. #AYA26

Standing out in a packed category, a well-deserved Highly Commended for One-Off Small Project of the Year goes to Goldstein Heather! 🌟 Pure architectural craft on a residential scale! #AYA26

Pop the champagne for @NBBJDesign 🍾 Winner of One-Off Major Project of the Year for Oxford Uni’s Life & Mind Building! Balancing intense tech needs with high sustainability was an absolute masterclass. #AYA26

Big round of applause for Stiff + Trevillion Architects, taking Office Architect of the Year! 👏 From high-flair Fitzrovia projects to a deep retrofit right next to Grade I listed structures at Tower Bridge, they nailed every detail. #AYA26

Take a bow, @gibsonthornley 🙇‍♂️ Interior Architect of the Year in an insanely tough category! The judges loved their restraint, rich material palettes, and deep commitment to giving existing buildings a vibrant second life. #AYA26

In what judges called an exceptionally strong field, hats off to Office S&M Architects for securing Highly Commended for Interior Architect of the Year! 🎨 Bold, brilliant, and beautifully executed spaces. #AYA26

High fives all around for @rckarchitects & @Rollalong_Ltd ✋ Industry/Manufacturing Partner of the Year goes to this dream team for creating a fast-deploy temporary housing scheme to tackle homelessness head-on. #AYA26

Congratulations to Fieldwork Architects, winners of the #AYA26 Individual House Architect of the Year. The judges were impressed by the choice of materials and quality of detailing👏🏆

So close to the top spot! Huge congrats to Ström Architects for earning a Highly Commended in the Individual House category! 🏡 The judges loved their crisp detailing and stand-out design approach. #AYA26