The Architecture Powerhouses Elevating the A+Product Awards
The 2026 A+Product Awards is now open for entries — and for architects and designers seeking industry validation, there’s no greater stamp of approval than having your product selected by the world’s most influential design firms. With an Extended Entry Deadline of February 27, 2026, there’s still time to submit your best building products, materials, lighting, and technology — and have them evaluated by the professionals shaping the built environment on a global scale.
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Why does the jury matter so much? Because in the architectural world, who chooses the winners is just as important as what wins. The A+Product Awards jury is composed of specifying architects, designers and thought leaders from the most respected firms on the planet.
Among them are some of the key creative and technical forces behind the buildings defining our era. For more than a decade, the program has proudly welcomed jurors from globally renowned firms including:
Together, these firms represent thousands of built projects across every major typology — from civic landmarks and luxury residences to transit centers and commercial hubs. The scale and diversity of their work is matched only by the complexity of the specifications required to bring such buildings to life.
These firms design iconic structures, and in order to realize their vision, they rely on exceptional products to solve site-specific challenges and meet increasingly rigorous performance standards.
Projects by A+Product Awards Juror Firms, clockwise from top left: JTI Headquarters by SOM; Legacy of Bodegas Faustino Winery by Foster + Partners; Sawmill by Olson Kundig; 1200 Avenue by Handel Architects.
Credibility Through Specification
When a product receives an A+Product Award, it is being recognized by the very people who specify the materials, systems, and technologies that power real-world architecture. That distinction matters.
A jury composed of specifiers from firms like Gensler, Olson Kundig and Perkins and Will isn’t choosing based on aesthetic appeal alone. They’re thinking about integration, long-term performance, sustainability metrics, user experience and the kinds of behind-the-wall innovations that quietly revolutionize buildings from the inside out.
These are the experts whose product decisions directly shape the future of the built environment — and they bring that expertise to the judging table.
A Platform That Mirrors the Industry
Another reason the A+Product Awards holds such prestige is that the jury mirrors the actual structure of the architecture and construction industry. While many award programs cater to a narrow audience, the A+Product Awards acknowledges the collaborative, cross-disciplinary nature of building practice.
From façade specialists and interior designers to lighting experts and sustainability directors, the jury encompasses a broad cross-section of roles and perspectives. That diversity ensures that entries are evaluated holistically, with design intent, construction feasibility and long-term performance all weighed together.
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Recognition That Travels
The impact of winning doesn’t end with the trophy (although the custom-engraved award is certainly the showstopper of any showroom or trade booth display). Each A+Product Award winner is promoted year-round through Architizer’s publishing platforms, including newsletters, product spotlights, social media features, and inclusion in the annual A+Product List, read by thousands of architects worldwide.
The credibility of being selected by names like Foster + Partners and HOK gives products a powerful edge when it comes to trust. Architects care about beautiful products, sure — but more than anything, they want proof that others in the industry will attest to their quality and performance.
An Invitation to Make Your Mark
For product manufacturers, materials innovators, and building systems developers, this is your moment. The 2026 A+Product Awards offers a rare opportunity: to present your work to the architects who are shaping the global skyline.
The Extended Entry Deadline is February 27, 2026 — and no further extensions will be offered. Whether you’re launching a groundbreaking façade system, a sustainably sourced furniture line or a revolutionary lighting product, this is your chance to be seen, specified, and celebrated.
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