A total of 35 outstanding project teams have successfully advanced to the final presentation stage. They presented their achievements to the judging panel on 20 and 21 March 2026. Held biennially, the Quality Building Award is jointly organised by 10 leading professional institutes and organisations representing Hong Kong’s architecture and construction sectors. It aims to recognise exceptional projects that demonstrate outstanding teamwork in the design and construction of quality buildings.
This year’s theme, Smartly We Build | Sustainably We Thrive | Inclusively We Lead, encourages the industry to adopt smart, sustainable, and inclusive solutions, steering the sector towards innovation and green development.
Showcasing Hong Kong’s Diverse Excellence
This year’s Award features eight major categories, comprehensively covering different types of building projects. These span residential and non-residential, government and non-government, renovation and revitalisation, and temporary building categories. The response from local Hong Kong projects has been enthusiastic, with the finalists fully demonstrating the industry’s diverse creativity and professional expertise, reflecting the vibrant and flourishing state of local architecture.
Breaking Geographical Boundaries
Another highlight of this edition is the inclusion of the “Building in GBA (Not include Hong Kong)” and “Building Outside GBA (include International)” categories. These are open to all eligible projects from within and outside the region, with teams not required to provide proof of a Hong Kong registered company to participate. This initiative has successfully attracted numerous high-quality non-local projects, including outstanding entries from as far as Egypt. This underscores the international vision and regional influence of the Quality Building Award, further cementing Hong Kong’s status as a regional architectural hub.
Ms CHANG Yuk Kam, Patricia, Chairlady, QBA 2026 Organising Committee stated: “We are thrilled by the enthusiastic response to this year’s Award. The finalist projects are of exceptional quality and span a diverse range of categories. The 35 finalist teams will showcase their innovative practices in smart construction, sustainable development, and social inclusion during their final presentations, fully embodying the spirit of this year’s theme. On behalf of the Organising Committee, I thank all participating teams for their dedication and wish the finalists every success in their upcoming presentations.”
Ir ZA Wai Gin, Tony, Chairman, QBA 2026 Jury sub-committee remarked: “Throughout the selection process, the judging panel has placed particular emphasis on how projects integrate smart technology, environmental concepts, and human-centric design. The active participation of projects from the Greater Bay Area and the international community this year has brought a broader perspective to the Award. We look forward to gaining deeper insights into the design philosophies and practical achievements of the finalist teams during the presentations, and to jointly witnessing new milestones in the architectural world.”
The final results of the Quality Building Award 2026 will be unveiled at the Awards Ceremony to be held on 26 June this year. The event will bring together industry leaders to collectively witness the glorious moment celebrating outstanding architectural projects.
