WAN AWARDS AMERICAS

World Architecture News launched our Regional Awards last year to shine a spotlight on the amazing architecture being conceived and built in region across the globe. This year we're focusing our regional lens on the Americas and next year we'll be celebrating the Asia-Pacific region.

The Americas has become a hub for modern architecture and the WAN Awards Americas acknowledge and celebrate the diverse array of architectural styles, multi-cultural influences and the bold cutting-edge styles synonymous with the region.

Designed with this in mind, these Awards will recognise and shine a light on the amazing architecture being delivered by the innovative, visionary and imaginative architects in this region. 

Entries open soon!

WHY SHOULD YOU ENTER? 

REGIONAL RECOGNITION

These awards celebrate architects and designers across North and South America. Our aim is to spotlight their contributions to the built environment industry on a regional scale

DIVERSE CATEGORIES

With categories ranging from residential and commercial to cultural and sustainable design, we embrace the diversity of architectural expression and innovation. Along with current and future project categories 

ALUMNI EXCELLENCE

Join the ranks of past winners who have been recognised for their excellence in design, innovation, sustainability, and societal impact.

KEY DATES

Entries are open: Janaury 2025

Early Bird entry deadline: Thursday 27 February 2025

Entry deadline: Thursday 27 March 2025

Extended entry deadline: Thursday 10 April 2025

CATEGORIES

Residential

Showcasing new-build or substantially renovated or expanded residential projects, from one-off houses to apartment buildings. Includes affordable housing and co-living/co-working schemes.

Commercial

Celebrating new-build and renovated workplaces, offices, studios, research buildings and shops of all kinds as well as schemes in the hospitality sector such as hotels, restaurants and bars.  

Publicly accessible

Showcasing buildings that offer a significant public-facing facility or service, from sports stadia to libraries, council buildings to museums. The category also includes cultural projects such as theatres, cinemas, art galleries and music venues.

Institutions

Shining a spotlight on educational establishments, from nurseries and preschools, up to secondary schools and higher education buildings as well as medical institutions including hospitals, clinics and assisted living facilities.

Infrastructure

From underground, rail or bus stations to bridges and buildings constructed to deliver public utilities, this big-hitting category highlights new-build or substantially renovated or expanded buildings.


FOR FUTURE PROJECTS THAT ARE A WORK IN PROGRESS

Residential

Showcasing new-build or substantially renovated or expanded residential projects, from one-off houses to apartment buildings. Includes affordable housing and co-living/co-working schemes.

Commercial

Celebrating new-build and renovated workplaces, offices, studios, research buildings and shops of all kinds as well as schemes in the hospitality sector such as hotels, restaurants and bars.  

Publicly accessible

Showcasing buildings that offer a significant public-facing facility or service, from sports stadia to libraries, council buildings to museums. The category also includes cultural projects such as theatres, cinemas, art galleries and music venues.


Institutions

Shining a spotlight on educational establishments, from nurseries and preschools, up to secondary schools and higher education buildings as well as medical institutions including hospitals, clinics and assisted living facilities.

Infrastructure

From underground, rail or bus stations to bridges and buildings constructed to deliver public utilities, this big-hitting category highlights new-build or substantially renovated or expanded buildings.

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