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OpinionWA100 2026: The best get better
Despite volatile times, architects are the most optimistic they’ve been about prospects for the year ahead since the post-covid bounce of 2022. Although optimism on growth dropped sharply back in 2023, this has steadily increased each year to almost match that of 2019. This is reflected in ...
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FeaturesWA100 2026: Heading on up
The latest WA100 survey of top architecture firms shows a global uplift in sentiment, with the Middle East leading the way and cautious optimism on India
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FeaturesFrom sustainability to regenerative design: how SJ Group is reimagining the future of cities
SJ Group CEO Sean Chiao explains why regenerative design and AI are redefining how cities are planned, built and operated — and how the built environment can deliver lasting value for people and the planet
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FeaturesWA100 2026: The big list
World Architecture 100: View a table of this year’s top 100 architects
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Information - BDWA100 2026: 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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NewsFosters ups headcount by over 40% to become world’s 13th biggest architect
Foster & Partners jumps 10 places in BD’s survey of the world’s largest practices and sees turnover jump by 55%
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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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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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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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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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FeaturesWA100 2023: The big list
World Architecture 100: View a table of this year’s top 100 architects