The Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) has announced the four projects shortlisted for the 2026 RIBA International Prize, with Flint Culture supporting the communications strategy and international media campaign around the announcement.
Now in its tenth year, the RIBA International Prize recognises buildings that demonstrate architectural excellence while making a meaningful contribution to their users, communities and wider environment. The 2026 shortlist brings together projects in Belgium and Bangladesh, exploring how architecture can respond to some of the defining challenges facing cities and communities today; from climate resilience and urban density to adaptive reuse, education and worker wellbeing.
The four shortlisted projects are BRAC University by WOHA in Dhaka; Green Field Factory of Karupannya Rangpur Limited by Nakshabid Architects in Rangpur; Royale Belge by Caruso St John Architects, Bovenbouw Architectuur and DDS+ in Brussels; and Z33 by Francesca Torzo Architetto in Hasselt.
Flint Culture developed and delivered the media strategy for the shortlist announcement, positioning the projects within a wider global conversation around the role of architecture in improving everyday life. Activity included targeted international media outreach, tailored story development and journalist engagement across architecture, design, culture and national news media.
The campaign builds on Flint’s ongoing communications work with RIBA, supporting the organisation’s major international awards and architectural programmes across global markets.
The winner of the RIBA International Prize 2026, alongside the RIBA International Emerging Architect award, will be announced in London on 15 October, alongside the RIBA Stirling Prize, which celebrates its 30th anniversary this year.
