Entries Open for Brick in Architecture Awards 2026
Entries are now being accepted for the 2026 Brick in Architecture Awards, hosted by the Brick Industry Association to honor exceptional brick structures worldwide. Since its inception in 1989, the awards will take submissions until 25 September 2026 across nine categories, such as Thin Brick, International, and Education (Colleges and Universities). Competing projects will vie for Bronze, Silver, Gold, and Best in Class accolades, along with a Craftsmanship Award for individual masons. Last year's recipients included The Myers Hall Switchgear building at Drexel University and 64 University Place by KPF. The 2025 competition featured 42 winners from 120 submissions, evaluated by an international jury. The winners will be revealed at the Brick Excellence Gala on April 8, 2027, during the National Clay Brick Expo in Nashville, Tennessee.
Key facts
- Entries open for Brick in Architecture Awards 2026 until 25 September 2026.
- Awards established by Brick Industry Association in 1989.
- Nine categories including Thin Brick, International, Residential, Commercial, Education, Paving, Historic Renovation.
- International category open to projects worldwide.
- Craftsmanship Award recognizes individual masons or teams.
- 2025 winners: Myers Hall Switchgear building by Moto Designshop and 64 University Place by KPF.
- 2025 awards: 42 winners from 120 entries, international jury from US, Belgium, Canada, China, Colombia, South Africa.
- Winners announced April 8, 2027 at Brick Excellence Gala in Nashville, Tennessee.
- Gala expected to bring together over 300 industry practitioners.
- Brick Industry Association CEO Tricia Mauer praised brick's sustainability and durability.
Entities
Artists
- Moto Designshop
- KPF
- SNG Brick & Stone
Institutions
- Brick Industry Association
- Drexel University
- National Clay Brick Expo
- Dezeen
Locations
- United States
- Belgium
- Canada
- China
- Colombia
- South Africa
- Nashville
- Tennessee
Sources
- Dezeen —