All WA100 articles
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OpinionWA100 2025: Western Europe leads on net zero
This year Gensler, the world’s biggest practice, saw the number of architects it employs drop below the 3,000 mark, the milestone which it broke through in 2023. The second-placed firm, Arcadis, also saw numbers fall. But these drops mean little when measured against the wider profession; our ...
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FeaturesWA100 2025: Hopes take a wobble
Expectations of global growth have fallen slightly, shows the latest WA100 survey of top architecture firms, but the US market hopes for a positive impact from Trump’s arrival
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NewsBDP usurps Fosters as UK’s biggest architect
Foster & Partners’ five year reign at top of UK rankings over, according to BD survey of world’s largest practices
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Information - BDWA100 2025: Digital edition
Building Design’s annual analysis of the state of play in architecture, listing all the top practices, identifying the leaders in different specialisms, markets and regions, and looking to the year ahead in architecture
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FeaturesWA100 2025: The big list
World Architecture 100: View a table of this year’s top 100 architects
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FeaturesWA100 2024: Architects expect patchy international growth
The annual WA100 survey shows more firms anticipate global growth this year. Regionally, the US is strong but the Middle East continues to lead, while China slows and Europe sickens
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OpinionWA100 2024: Back to reality for the world of architecture
After a big bounce in optimism in last year’s survey, thanks to pent-up post-pandemic demand, we are now seeing a more measured outlook – but it’s still optimistic
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NewsArcadis confirmed as world’s second biggest architect by numbers employed
Dutch consultant enters the WA100, Building Design’s international survey of the world’s largest firms for the first time with nearly 2,000 architects
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FeaturesWA100 2024: The big list
World Architecture 100: View a table of this year’s top 100 architects
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Information - BDWA100 2024: Digital edition
Building Design’s annual analysis of the state of play in architecture, listing all the top practices, identifying the leaders in different specialisms, markets and regions, and looking to the year ahead in architecture
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NewsWA100 Live: A full-day international event
Join us on Tuesday 7 February for a full-day programme of live panels and exclusive content with leading architects providing insight and advice for practices looking to expand their global footprint
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FeaturesWA100 2023: A muted mood for architects
The latest WA100 survey of top architects shows a slump in optimism, especially for Europe. The US is hanging in there, and the Middle East is booming – but China’s market is closed off
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OpinionWA100 2023: For architects in 2023, size matters
Our annual survey of the top 100 global practices shows it’s the largest architects who have the best hope of staying ahead of a shifting market
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NewsGensler breaks record for number of architects employed
US practice now has over 3,000 on its books according to the WA100 - Building Design’s international survey of the world’s largest firms
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FeaturesWA100 2023: The big list
World Architecture 100: View a table of this year’s top 100 architects
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Information - BDWA100 2023: Digital edition
Building Design’s annual analysis of the state of play in architecture, listing all the top practices, identifying the leaders in different specialisms, markets and regions, and looking to the year ahead in architecture
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NewsAedas winds up London operations
Companies House data shows move will cost Hong Kong-based firm at least £15m
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FeaturesWA100 2022: Global business booms back
Optimism is strong, at least for the US and Western Europe, where big firms are vying to woo staff – but China has become a tough market for outsiders, reports David Blackman
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OpinionWA100 2022: Now is the time to capitalise on your net-zero expertise
Our annual survey of the top architectural practices suggests a strong mood of optimism – but architects need to find ways to stay ahead of the game, writes Elizabeth Hopkirk
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FeaturesWA100 2022: The big list
World Architecture 100: View a table of this year’s top 100 architects