AR New into Old awards 2027: celebrating adaptive reuse architecture.

As the need for sustainable alternatives to building anew becomes increasingly urgent, the AR New into Old awards celebrate the creative ways existing buildings are adapted, retrofitted and remodelled to welcome new contemporary uses.

Launched in 2017, the awards recognise imaginative adaptive reuse projects worldwide, from innovative insertions and sensitive retrofits to ambitious conversions, that give buildings a new lease of life.

Enter by Friday 15 January 2027 to secure the early bird rate.

All entries must be submitted no later than Friday 26 February 2027.

Early bird deadline
Friday 15 January 2027

Why enter

All shortlisted projects will be featured with in-depth building studies in the June 2027 issue of The Architectural Review

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What to enter

Rather than simple renovations, eligible projects must evidence a programmatic change and have been completed in the last five years.

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Become a sponsor to show your commitment to a more sustainable future, celebrate pioneering projects and connect with over 30,000 architects worldwide.

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‘ The phrase ‘old trees sprout new buds’ has always been our design philosophy, and the AR New into Old awards are the greatest affirmation of our philosophy! ’

ARCity Office, AR New into Old 2025 Winner

‘This award serves as a reminder that the true essence of architecture lies not only in its physical form, but also in its capacity to dissolve barriers between ecology, heritage, and human connection’

JSa, AR New into Old 2025 commended