The American Beauty Prize

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The American Beauty Prize, supported by the Royal Fine Art Commission Trust, will be awarded to a completed building which 'raises the spirits'. 

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 American Beauty Prize shortlist below.

    The American Beauty Prize Shortlist 2026

    Rose Apartments Brooks by Scarpa Huber

    National Museum of Forest Service History, Conservation Legacy Center by Leers Weinzapfel Associates, Architects Inc.

    Class of 1986 Fitness and Wellness Center by DIGSAU + MJMA Architecture & Design

    David Rubenstein Treehouse at Harvard University by Studio Gang

    Chatham Residence by Desai Chia Architecture

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