Weinerberger Brick Award: The Latest Architecture and News

The shortlist for the prestigious BRICK AWARD 26 has been announced, revealing 50 exceptional brick buildings from across the globe. Organized by wienerberger, the biennial award celebrates architectural innovation and craftsmanship in brick and ceramic design, recognizing projects that push the boundaries of material, form and context. This year's selection spans five continents and 21 countries, highlighting the enduring relevance of brick in contemporary architecture; from intimate homes and cultural institutions to industrial facilities and public spaces. Winners will be announced in Vienna in June 2026, with all shortlisted entries featured in the BRICK 26 Book.

The Wienerberger Brick Award is a biannual architectural award for outstanding modern and innovative brick architecture. In 2018, this internationally established award will take place for the eighth time and is now open for submissions. Architecture critics, journalists and architects themselves can submit projects online until 20th April 2017. The official Brick Award ceremony will take place in Vienna in spring 2018.

The Award acknowledges modern and innovative brick buildings that show the varied and diverse ways brick can be used in contemporary architecture. At the same time, the award and the accompanying book, give people with an interest in architecture and experts an overview of current developments and trends in international brick architecture with its remarkable range of applications.