Projects span five continents with schemes including places of worship and a waste-to-energy plant.
Schemes by Foster + Partners and David Chipperfield Architects are among 52 projects shortlisted for the 2026 RIBA International Awards for Excellence.
The shortlist for the biennial awards spans five continents and 18 countries, with projects ranging from places of worship to a waste-to-energy plant.
The awards seek to highlight design that tackles global challenges including climate change, limited resources, social equity and rapid urban growth.
Projects by UK practices on the list include Foster + Partners’ DY Patil Centre of Excellence, a university building for 3,000 students in Maharashtra, India.
David Chipperfield Architects’ Rockbund, a restoration and expansion of a row of former European colonial buildings in Shanghai, has also made the list, alongside Caruso St John Architects’ renovation of a modernist office building in Brussels.
Awards group chair Neil Gillespie said: “The RIBA International Awards for Excellence celebrate incredible diversity and creativity across the world.
”These projects show how architects can respond to complex social, cultural, and environmental challenges, from revitalising communities and preserving heritage to pioneering sustainable and technologically innovative solutions.
”They demonstrate the power of architecture to connect people, strengthen identity, and create inclusive, resilient places for future generations.”
The winners of the RIBA International Awards for Excellence will be announced on 11 June 2026.
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