40 Works Shortlisted for EU Mies Award 2026

The 410 works nominated for this, the 20th cycle of the EUmies Award, were announced in November. From that lengthy list, the jury—headed by Smiljan Radić and featuring Carl Bäckstrand, Chris Briffa, Zaiga Gaile, Tina Gregorič, Nikolaus Hirsch, and Rosa Rull—selected the shortlist of 40 works. From this list of 40, seven finalists will be determined and then announced in early February.

The 40 shortlisted works are located in 18 countries, the highest numbers in France (9), Spain (7), Denmark (4), and Belgium (3), with the remaining countries (all of them are listed below in alphabetical order) featuring one or two shortlisted works. And while some countries surprisingly did not see any of their nominated works advance (Germany, Greece, Ireland, the Netherlands, Ukraine), at least one country—Tunisia—is seeing its first nominee ever shortlisted.

Typologically, the shortlisted works are fairly diverse, with fifteen programmatic types represented, including culture (8 works), mixed-use (6), education (5), and landscape (4). Indicative of recent trends, the 40 works are nearly evenly split between regeneration and new construction—the former encompassing 21 works and the latter 17, with two works defined as extensions. An embrace of reuse is echoed by the remarks of jury member Tine Gregorič:

“Architecture today should also surprise, inspire, and explore what is possible. The most compelling works combine innovation with respect for existing structures, materials, and communities. By rethinking regeneration, reuse, and collective housing, we can create architecture that not only serves people but also expands the creative potential of our
profession.”

The 40 shortlisted works are listed below in alphabetical order by country with links to the individual projects on the EUmies Awards website. The winners of the 2026 EUmies Awards—one Architecture winner and one Emerging Architecture winner—will be announced during the EUmies Awards Day, held at the Mies van der Rohe Pavilion in Barcelona in May.

AUSTRIA

• Public Swimming Pool Großfeldsiedlung in Vienna by illiz architektur

BELGIUM

• Charleroi Palais des Expositions in Charleroi by AgwA, architecten jan de vylder inge vinck
• Abby Kortrijk in Kortrijk by Barozzi Veiga, Tab Architects
• USquare Feder in Ixelles by Callebaut architecten, BC architects & studies, evr-Architecten, bvba, VK architects+engineers

CROATIA

• Double Villa Bukovac in Zagreb by njiric+ arhitekti
• Gruž Market in Dubrovnik by ARP

CZECH REPUBLIC

• Multifunctional Hall in Imperial Spa in Karlovy Vary by Petr Hájek ARCHITEKTI

DENMARK

• Thoravej 29 in Copenhagen by pihlmann architects
• Grønningen-Bispeparken in Copenhagen by SLA
• Masterplan for Carlsberg Byen in Copenhagen by entasis
• Centre for Health in Copenhagen by Dorte Mandrup A/S

FINLAND

• Tammela Stadium in Tampere by JKMM Architects

FRANCE

• M37 house in Contis in Lit-et-Mixe by BAST, LITTORAL
• Third Place Flow in Vannes by Office Zola architectes
• Lot 8, LUMA Arles - Renovation of Le Magasin Électrique in Arles by ASSEMBLE, Atelier Luma, BC architects & studies
• 206 Lafayette - Restructuring and Densification of a Mixed-Use Block Including Offices,  Social Housing and Stores in Paris by DATA ARCHITECTES, THINK TANK architecture
• Multi-Service Cultural Centre Le Foirail in Laguiole by Betillon & Freyermuth*, Crypto Architectes
• Josephine Baker - Marie-Jose Perec Sports and Cultural Centre in La Bouëxière by onze04
• Seed School: Growing Schools from Rammed Earth, Wood, and Recycled Concrete in Châtenay-Malabry by a+ samueldelmas architectes urbanistes
• 56 Social Dwellings in Arpajon by Jean  et Aline Harari architectes
• School of Music, Dance and Theater in Sallanches by LINK architectes, Doucerain Lièvre Delziani Architectes

HUNGARY

• The Dryer Workshop in Debrecen by dmb műterem Ltd.

ITALY

• Bicocca Superlab in Milan by BALANCE ARCHITETTURA
• The Project of Time - Restoration of the Former Church of San Barbaziano in Bologna by Studio Poggioli

LITHUANIA

• Stasys Museum in Panevėžys by IMPLMNT Architects

NORWAY

• Čoarvemátta - Sámi Theater, High School and Reindeer Herding School in Kautokeino by 70°N arkitektur, Joar Nango, Snøhetta
• Sundshopen - Norwegian Scenic Routes in Sømna by Rever & Drage Architects

POLAND

• Warsaw Uprising Mound in Warsaw by TopoScape, Archigrest

PORTUGAL

• Graça Funicular in Lisbon by Atelier Bugio

SLOVAKIA

• Extension of a Primary School - New School Pavilion and Multipurpose Hall in Bernolákovo by BAKYTA ARCHITEKTI

SLOVENIA

• Temporary Spaces for Slovenian National Theatre Drama in Ljubljana by Vidic Grohar Arhitekti

SPAIN

• Interventions in the Monestry of Santa Maria de Sijena in Villanueva de Sigena by Pemán y Franco, Sebastián Arquitectos
• 10K House in Barcelona by TAKK // Mireia Luzárraga + Alejandro Muiño
• Rehabilitation of Vapor Cortès - Prodis 1923 in Terrassa by H ARQUITECTES
• Round About Baths in Logroño by Leopold Banchini Architects
• DH Ecoenergy Plant #1 in Palencia by FRPO Rodríguez & Oriol
• GREENH@USE 140 Social Housing in 22@ BCN in Barcelona by peris+toral.arquitectes, L3J Tècnics Associats\
• Plaça Major - Public Space. Heritage, Housing and Urban Life in Olot by Un Parell d'Arquitectes, Pep de Solà-Morales Arquitectes, Quim Domene

SWEDEN

• Stjärnorp Castle Ruin in Linköping by Wikerstål Arkitekter / Tengbom Arkitekter

TUNISIA

• Land of Wells in Kébili Governorate by Collective Bled el Abar