British architect Foster is the latest industry leader to be announced on the judging panel for Dezeen Awards 2026.

Foster, whose career spans nearly six decades, is renowned as one of the industry's most prolific names.

He leads international studio Foster + Partners, which he founded in 1967, and is behind some of the most notable projects in the world. The architect's oeuvre reflects his impact as a pioneer and proponent of high-tech architecture.

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Why not enter our Regional Showcases? This year, we've introduced Dezeen Awards Regional Showcases which are a new way to celebrate and recognise your projects.

Three Top 50 lists will celebrate the best projects across three key regions: Europe, the Middle East and Africa (EMEA), Asia Pacific (APAC) and the Americas (AMER).

To inspire your entries to our Regional Showcases, we have selected some of our favourite, previously shortlisted houses in Europe.

Already submitted your projects but forgotten to enter Regional Showcases? Don't worry, you can still add Regional Showcases to your entries until 3 June at 23:59 London time.

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Dezeen Awards is accepting late entries until 3 June at 23:59 London time, meaning it's your final chance to enter. There will be no extension to the deadline.

Dezeen Awards is the world's leading architecture, interiors and design awards programme. With entries from over 75 different countries across the globe already, the search for the world's leading projects approaches its conclusion this coming Wednesday.

Submit your projects before the deadline on 3 June at 23:59 London time for one final chance to have your work celebrated and recognised globally. Hurry, time is running out.

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All the information you need to enter can be found here. If you have any questions please reach out to our awards team at awards@dezeen.com. 

Dezeen Awards is the ultimate accolade for architects and designers worldwide. The ninth edition of the annual awards is in partnership with global technology company Trimble.

Through connected hardware and software solutions, Trimble helps designers to transform the way they shape spaces and buildings as well as drive productivity in the process. Trimble's collaboration with Dezeen Awards demonstrates its ongoing commitment to inspiring and supporting creative excellence across the globe.

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