Call for Entries: The 2026 A+Product Awards Is Now Open!
Great architecture starts with extraordinary products — but in an era of mass production and automated technology, architects and designers are demanding more.
They’re looking beyond standard solutions, searching for products and systems that embody authenticity, precision and artistry. Now open for entries, the 2026 A+Product Awards invites submissions from manufacturers, brands and design teams who are pushing the boundaries of craft, materiality and sustainability, elevating the very elements that bring great buildings and spaces to life.
This globally recognized program invites manufacturers of building products, materials, lighting and furniture to showcase their work on the world’s stage. By entering, you’ll gain the opportunity to have your products evaluated by specifying architects from many of the world’s top firms and celebrated across Architizer’s global platform of 4.5+ million architects and designers.
Deep discounts are offered on entries until the Early Entry Deadline at Midnight PT on October 31st. Don’t miss the chance for your company to join the industry’s definitive celebration of product innovation — hit the blue button to access the entry portal and get started:
This year’s entries will be judged by an esteemed panel of architects, designers and thought leaders from dozens of the world’s leading design studios — professionals who understand not just what looks good, but what performs beautifully and endures.
As a result, winning an A+Product Award is more than an industry accolade: It’s a signal to the global AEC community that your product represents the future of the built environment.
Craft as a New Benchmark
Select A+Product Award Winners from last season: Feature A+Product Award Winners: Gather and Tiers by Foster + Partners, Jury Winner, Outdoor Furniture; Ben Lamp by Matthew McCormick Studio, Jury Winner, Decorative & Free Standing Lighting; Maximo Thermo Clear Radiata by Maximo, Popular Choice Winner, Building Envelopes, Cladding, & Roofing; Lokum by Acerbis, Jury Winner, Residential Furniture. See the Complete Winners’ Gallery here.
Today’s architects expect more than just beauty and functionality. They’re seeking products that reveal the core principles and standards upheld by their makers — whether through finely engineered systems, bio-derived materials, or hand-finished surfaces with rich, tactile qualities.
The 2026 A+Product Awards will celebrate the manufacturers and design teams answering this call. If your product embodies care, creativity, and craft — alongside cutting-edge sustainability and technology — the A+Product Awards is your opportunity to be recognized by the people who matter most.
With more than 30 A+Product Award Categories, there’s a place for every building product type:
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Façades, Cladding and Roofing
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Doors, Windows and Glazing
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Acoustic Products, Ceilings and Flooring
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Architectural and Decorative Lighting
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Bath and Kitchen Products
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Contract, Residential and Outdoor Furniture
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Smart Design and AEC Technology
In addition, the Best of the Year categories will honor products that excel in Sustainable Design, Innovation, Positive Impact and more — recognizing those at the top of their class. For a full breakdown of all A+Product Award categories, click here.
The A+Product List: The Directory of Design Excellence
Featured product: Wanderlust by By Jill Malek, 2025 A+Product Awards Jury Winner, Walls & Wall Coverings.
All 2026 A+Product Awards winners will be featured in the 3rd edition of the A+Product List, Architizer’s definitive directory of the world’s most innovative building product manufacturers. Following on from the success of the inaugural feature in 2024 and the updated 2025 edition, the 2026 A+Product List will again chart the brands setting new standards for architecture and design.
This year-round editorial feature is published on Architizer.com and shared with 4.5+ million architects, designers, and creative clients via email newsletters and social media channels. Being included means your product will be seen by the very professionals who specify products and materials for the world’s most ambitious projects.
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A Triple Opportunity for Global Recognition
Select A+Product Award Winners from last season: Class by Vibia, Jury Winner, Exterior Lighting; Silver Sterling Coated Staircase by Marretti, Jury Winner, Architectural Design; Marvin Connected Home by Marvin, Popular Choice Winner, Smart Design and Technology; Sola Felt Printing by 3Form, Special Mention, Acoustics. See the Complete Winners’ Gallery here.
There are two primary accolades up for grabs in each category — the Jury Award and the Popular Choice Award — doubling your chances of recognition. In addition to the jury review, the A+Product Awards public vote offers an extraordinary opportunity for brands to engage directly with tens of thousands of architects, designers, and design enthusiasts worldwide.
New for this season, a small number of Product of the Year Awards will also be hand selected by our Editors. These entries recognize outstanding contributions to the industry in a given year, and connect closely to challenges, topics or issues that are timely in industry discourse.
Entrants must opt in to consideration for a Product of the Year Award during the submission process, with Product of the Year Winners receive additional benefits including custom coverage on the Architizer Journal.
Gain Global Visibility and Become Your Industry’s Leader
Select A+Product Award Winners from last season: Energy Efficient Timber Curtain Wall by Unicel Architectural, Jury Winner, Glass and Glazing; Kurtain by Luxxbox, Jury Winner, Pendant Lighting; Silver City Smooth & Wirecut by Glen-Gery, Jury Winner, Building Envelopes, Cladding, & Roofing; The Pleat&Weave Collection by Smith&Fong Plyboo, Popular Choice Winner, Walls & Wall Coverings. See the Complete Winners’ Gallery here.
Winning an A+Product Award places your brand in front of Architizer’s 4.5+ million-strong online community and comes with a marketing package worth over $20,000. You’ll also be positioned as an industry leader within Architizer’s annual A+Product List, ensuring your product’s visibility to thousands of specifying architects year-round.
In addition, winners receive an iconic, custom-engraved A+Product Awards trophy and a featured placement in Architizer’s Winners’ Gallery — perfect for display at trade shows, in showrooms or across your marketing campaigns. For select winning brands, speaking opportunities, networking events and editorial spotlights extend the value of your award long into the future.
Enter the 2026 A+Product Awards Today
The building products industry is evolving, and architects are demanding products that do more. By entering the 2026 A+Product Awards, you’re joining a movement that values craftsmanship, sustainability and innovation as pillars of design excellence.
We can’t wait to see the products that will help shape the future of the built environment and to share them with our global audience of architects and designers!
Featured image: Array by MDF Italia and Snøhetta, 2025 A+Product Awards Jury Winner, Furniture Systems
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