AR Public awards 2026

Public space is a stage for human life, a place of democracy and collectivity. Open, accessible and abundant public space is crucial to the civic health of our cities and shared landscapes – a critical communal resource. As these spaces become increasingly threatened in the face of darkening commercial and political forces, the AR Public awards recognise the importance of creating, rescuing and renovating public spaces.

Enter your projects using our simple registration. All projects must have been completed within the last five years, there are no budget or location restrictions. 

Possible eligible projects include:

• Bridges
• Canopies or pavilions
• Courtyards
• Harbours
• Lidos
• Markets
• Outdoor amphitheatres
• Pavements
• Piers
• Playgrounds
• Public gardens
• Public roof terraces
• Public staircases
• Riversides and waterfronts
• Street furniture
• Town squares
• Underpasses
• Wayfinding

and more!

Save £50 on entries submitted before Friday 16 January 2026.

Entry deadline: 13 February 2026

Find more information and enter

*New for 2026: Entry resources and guides hub*
The hub makes crafting and submitting an entry to the AR Public awards 2026 easier and smarter. The hub will be updated throughout the entries period, and includes:   

•  2024’s winning and highly commended entry boards   
• A guide to writing an entry   
• Step-by-step guide for submitting your entry   
• Q&As; with 2026’s judges