Best Use of Stone

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The Best Use of Stone Prize, supported by Turkish Stones, awards projects that demonstrate innovative and exemplary use of stone. 

About the Prize

WAF's special prizes are awarded to projects who enter into the main WAF awards. Entrants do not have to pay any additional fees to be considered for the prizes. 

All finalists will go on to compete at the live-judging at WAF 2026, each prize will have a panel of three expert judges. The overall winner for each prize will then be revealed at the Gala Dinner on the final day.

View the 2026 shortlist below.

    Best Use of Stone Shortlist 2026

    Nedarag Guesthouse by Nextoffice, Studio of Architectural Research & Design

    Luhu Art Center by Studio Link-Arc

    Ayana by aslam.sham architects

    Pur Residential Recording Studio (Mixed Use) by SOUR

    Mercado Nicolas Bravo by AIDIA STUDIO

    Western Sydney International Airport (Nancy Bird Walton) - Final Design Woods Bagot, Reference Design by Cox Architecture and Zaha Hadid Architects

    Bisate Sanctuary - Architects: Black Sable Designs (pty) ltd, Interior Designer: Artichoke Interior Design

    Citadella - The Bastion of Liberty by art1st design studio Kft

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