Three Brazilian projects have been chosen as the winners of the 2026 Obra do Ano Award by ArchDaily Brasil's readers. After three weeks of public voting, more than 700 projects were narrowed down to 15 finalists, concluding the process with three grand winners that represent the very best of Lusophone architecture.
In this edition, first place went to the Sabiaguaba Gastronomic Complex by Architectus S/S, a design that enhances the tourism and landscape qualities of the meeting between the river and the sea in Fortaleza. Second place went to Cultura Artística, a joint project by Pedro e Paulo Bruna Arquitetos Associados, MLD RAI, and Acústica & Sônica, which carefully intervened in the original 1940s building designed by Rino Levi, Roberto Cerqueira Cesar, and F. Pestalozzi. Finally, Casa das 7 Árvores by Hersen Mendes Arquitetura, a design carefully integrated into the site in respect to the existing vegetation, took third place.
The Obra do Ano Award is the result of the collective effort of our readers, who voted to select the 15 finalists and, subsequently, the three winners. ArchDaily thanks you for participating in another edition of this award celebrating Lusophone architecture.
