Royal Academy Architecture Prize
The Royal Academy Architecture Prize is awarded to an architect or individual who has been instrumental in shaping the discussion, collection or production of architecture.
Meet 2023 winner Shane de Blacam
The Royal Academy Architecture Prize 2023 has been awarded to Shane de Blacam.
The jury was impressed by his commitment to creating communal spaces. They also highlighted his remarkable craftsmanship and the pleasure he takes in joinery and detail.
Past winners
Renée Gailhoustet made an extraordinary contribution to social housing in France.
Cristina Iglesias's work invites us to look, not just at buildings, but at the spaces between them.
With their practice Diller Scofidio + Renfro, this innovative partnership produces work that consistently demonstrates how buildings can enhance cities and capture the public imagination.
2018: Itsuko Hasegawa
Based in Japan, Itsuko Hasegawa buildings feature a lightness of touch, using simple materials and dynamic forms.
Discover the Royal Academy Architecture Prize Programme
The RA Architecture Prize and the RA Dorfman Prize celebrate outstanding international contributions to design and uncover fresh new talent.