Simon Architecture Prize 2026 for Architects in Morocco with EUR 10,000 Award

The Simon Architecture Prize has announced the opening of nominations and participation for its sixth edition in 2026, held under the theme “Living Places.”

The prize highlights architectural projects that stand out for their ability to improve users’ lives and create places with human and social value, rather than focusing only on architectural form or the aesthetic appearance of the building.

Architectural projects may be nominated by architects, project owners, users, collaborators involved in their implementation, or anyone who believes that the project deserves to participate. After nomination, the prize administration contacts the architects responsible for the project to complete the application file.

The prize is open to architects of all nationalities and countries of residence. However, the project itself must be located in one of the eligible regions: Europe, Mexico, Brazil, or Morocco. Morocco is the only Arab country eligible in terms of project location for the 2026 edition.

Competition Categories

Collective Places

This category includes projects and spaces that are used collectively or serve a group of people or the community, such as:

1. Public buildings.
2. Educational and cultural institutions.
3. Workplaces.
4. Community centers.
5. Urban spaces.
6. Gardens and public squares.
7. Hospitality and service facilities.
8. Projects that enhance social interaction or shared use.

Personal Places

This category includes projects and spaces connected to the personal and private lives of users, such as:

1. Houses.
2. Apartments.
3. Individual or collective housing.
4. Residential renovation and transformation projects.
5. Private interior spaces.
6. Projects that reflect the personal relationship between people and place.

Prize Value

The competition offers two cash prizes:

1. EUR 10,000 for the winner of the Collective Places category.
2. EUR 10,000 for the winner of the Personal Places category.

The cash prize is awarded to the architects responsible for the winning project. The jury is required to select one winner in each category, and the prize cannot be withheld in the 2026 edition.