UIA Announces 2026 Gold Medal and Triennial Prize Winners
The International Union of Architects (UIA) has revealed the recipients of the 2026 UIA Gold Medal and Triennial Prizes. Eduardo Souto de Moura is honored with the UIA Gold Medal, recognizing his career characterized by intellect and social commitment. Paola Viganò is the recipient of the Patrick Abercrombie Prize for Urbanism and Design. The Auguste Perret Prize for Technology in Architecture goes to Fetdeterra. Jacques Gubler is recognized with the Jean Tschumi Prize for Architectural Writing. Song Yehao is awarded the Robert Matthew Prize for Sustainable and Humane Environments. Caravatti Caravatti Architetti receives the Vassilis Sgoutas Prize, while Cierto Estudio is honored with the inaugural UIA Prize for Young Architects. The awards ceremony will take place during the UIA World Congress in Barcelona from June 28 to July 2, 2026.
Key facts
- Eduardo Souto de Moura wins UIA Gold Medal 2026.
- Paola Viganò receives Patrick Abercrombie Prize for Urbanism and Design.
- Fetdeterra wins Auguste Perret Prize for Technology in Architecture.
- Jacques Gubler receives Jean Tschumi Prize for Architectural Writing and Criticism.
- Song Yehao awarded Robert Matthew Prize for Sustainable and Humane Environments.
- Caravatti Caravatti Architetti wins Vassilis Sgoutas Prize for Architecture Serving the Disadvantaged.
- Cierto Estudio receives inaugural UIA Prize for Young Architects.
- UIA World Congress 2026 in Barcelona from June 28 to July 2, with Barcelona as UNESCO-UIA World Capital of Architecture 2026.
Entities
Artists
- Eduardo Souto de Moura
- Paola Viganò
- Fetdeterra
- Jacques Gubler
- Song Yehao
- Caravatti Caravatti Architetti
- Cierto Estudio
Institutions
- International Union of Architects (UIA)
- UNESCO
- Consejo Superior de los Colegios de Arquitectos de España
- Colegio de Arquitectos de Cataluña
Locations
- Paris
- France
- Barcelona
- Spain
- West Africa
- Southern Europe
- Switzerland
- Europe
Sources
- Arquine —