{"id":686282,"date":"2026-01-10T07:44:27","date_gmt":"2026-01-10T07:44:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/686282\/"},"modified":"2026-01-10T07:44:27","modified_gmt":"2026-01-10T07:44:27","slug":"40-projects-shortlisted-for-2026-eu-mies-van-der-rohe-award-news","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/686282\/","title":{"rendered":"40 projects shortlisted for 2026 EU Mies van der Rohe Award | News"},"content":{"rendered":"


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Josephine Baker – Marie-Jose PerecSports and Cultural Centre in La Bou\u00ebxi\u00e8re, France by onze04. Image credit: Juan Cardona<\/p>\n

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The shortlist for the\u00a02026 European Union Prize for Contemporary Architecture \u2014 Mies van der Rohe Award<\/a>\u00a0has been announced, with 40 works selected from 410 nominated projects. The shortlisted projects are spread across 26 cities in 18 European countries, with France leading the list with nine projects. Spain secured seven shortlisted entries, while Denmark has four.<\/p>\n

The award, operated on a\u00a0biennial cycle<\/a>, recognizes projects completed within the last two years, chosen to “highlight and disseminate today\u2019s shared culture of architecture in Europe through works that create high-quality living environments for everyone.”<\/p>\n

The 40 projects comprising the 2026 shortlist were chosen by a jury comprised of President Smiljan Radi\u0107, Carl B\u00e4ckstrand, Chris Briffa, Zaiga Gaile, Tina Gregori\u010d, Nikolaus Hirsch, and Rosa Rull.\u00a0<\/p>\n

\u201cArchitecture today should also surprise, inspire, and explore what is possible,\u201d Gregori\u010d said. \u201cThe most compelling works combine innovation with respect for existing structures, materials, and communities. By rethinking regeneration, reuse, and collective housing, we can create architecture that not only serves people but also expands the creative potential of our profession.\u201d<\/p>\n

Finalists will be announced in February, with the winners announced in April. In May, a day-long event on EU Mies Award Day will see lectures by the architects of the winning and finalist works at the Mies van der Rohe Pavilion in Barcelona.<\/p>\n

Below, we have set out a selection of the shortlisted projects in no particular order, chosen instead to reflect the broad range of typologies contained within the shortlist. The full list is available\u00a0here<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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Thoravej 29, Copenhagen, Denmark by pihlmann architects. Image credit: Hampus Berndtson<\/p>\n

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Tammela Stadium, Tampere, Finland by JKMM Architects. Image credit: Tuomas Uusheimo<\/p>\n

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Multi-Service Cultural Centre Le Foirail, Laguiole, France by Betillon & Freyermuth* Crypto Architectes. Image credit: Maxime Delvaux<\/p>\n

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The Dryer Workshop, Debrecen, Hungary by dmb m\u0171terem Ltd. Image credit: Gyorgy Palko<\/p>\n

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\u010coarvem\u00e1tta – S\u00e1mi Theater, High School and Reindeer Herding School, Kautokeino, Norway by 70\u00b0N arkitektur, Joar Nango, Sn\u00f8hetta. Image credit: Lars Petter Pettersen-Sn\u00f8hetta<\/p>\n

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Extension of a Primary School – New School Pavilion and Multipurpose Hall, Bernol\u00e1kovo, Slovakia by BAKYTA ARCHITEKTI. Image credit: Matej Haka\u0301r<\/p>\n

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Temporary Spaces for Slovenian National Theatre Drama, Ljubljana, Slovenia by Vidic Grohar Arhitekti. Image credit: Maxime Delvaux<\/p>\n

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Interventions in the Monestry of Santa Maria de Sijena, Villanueva de Sigena, Spain by Pem\u00e1n y Franco, Sebasti\u00e1n Arquitectos. Image credit: In\u0303aki Bergera<\/p>\n

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