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Ecopark Ciénaga de Mallorquín / DEB + El Equipo Mazzanti

Ecopark Ciénaga de Mallorquín / DEB + El Equipo Mazzanti - More Images+ 21

Barranquilla, Colombia
  • Architects: DEB, El Equipo Mazzanti
  • Area Area of this architecture project Area:  61
  • Manufacturers Brands with products used in this architecture project
    Manufacturers:  Taller de Ensamble

Introducing the 75 Finalists of the 2026 ArchDaily Building of the Year Awards

Two weeks and over 85,000 nominations later, the finalists of this year's Building of the Year Awards are in. The selection is much like the ArchDaily audience that chose it: diverse in geography, generous in ideas, and precise in intent. With projects from 46 countries, in a variety of typologies and scales, they present a beautiful snapshot of the current architectural moment.

We invite you to sit back, browse, and vote for your ultimate favorites. Below, you will find all of the 75 finalists in their respective categories. Voting is open until February 18th at 18:00 EST. Thank you—your participation is key to making this the world's largest community-driven architecture award.

Haras House / Cinco Sólidos

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Rionegro, Colombia
  • Architects: Cinco Sólidos
  • Area Area of this architecture project Area:  790
  • Year Completion year of this architecture project Year:  2023

The 100 Best Latin American Houses of 2025

Each year, the ArchDaily Curatorial team reviews the projects that resonated most with our readers, identifying the architectural trends and design approaches that captured the greatest attention throughout the year. Across our local sites – ArchDaily Brasil and ArchDaily en Español – residential architecture remains the most popular category, with projects built in Latin America standing out year after year.

This year's selection of Best Latin American Houses brings together both renovations and ground-up projects, covering reinterpretations of local construction techniques and innovative architectural responses. The works are set in a wide range of contexts, from dense urban environments to rural and coastal landscapes.

The 100 Best Latin American Houses of 2025 - More Images+ 97

Music Practice Building - University of the Andes / Carolina Jaimes + Juan Esteban López + Alejandro Puentes

Music Practice Building - University of the Andes / Carolina Jaimes + Juan Esteban López + Alejandro Puentes - More Images+ 11

Bogotá, Colombia

Salinas del Rey Water Sports Center / DEB + El Equipo Mazzanti

Salinas del Rey Water Sports Center / DEB + El Equipo Mazzanti - More Images+ 27

  • Architects: DEB, El Equipo Mazzanti
  • Area Area of this architecture project Area:  2190
  • Year Completion year of this architecture project Year:  2022
  • Manufacturers Brands with products used in this architecture project
    Manufacturers:  Eternit, Serye

World Photography Day: 25 Rising Architectural Photographers to Watch in 2025

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Architectural photography provides a window into the built world, making significant structures more accessible to people who may never have the chance to visit them. A good architectural photograph captures more than just the physical structure; it conveys the mood, scale, and context of a space. Each photograph is unique and shaped by the photographer's eye, which conveys their sensitivity and perception of the built environment through their lens.

World Photography Day: 25 Rising Architectural Photographers to Watch in 2025 - More Images+ 21

Pier Public Space / Diseños y concepto

Pier Public Space / Diseños y concepto - More Images+ 16

Barranquilla, Colombia
  • Area Area of this architecture project Area:  174000
  • Year Completion year of this architecture project Year:  2019
  • Manufacturers Brands with products used in this architecture project
    Manufacturers:  AutoDesk, Adobe Systems Incorporated, AlutraficLED, Arcelor Mittal, Argos, +5