Douro Wood House nominated by ArchDaily for Building of the Year 2026

Douro Wood Househas been nominated for ArchDaily’s Building of the Year 2026, once again representing Portuguese architecture on the international stage.

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About Building of the Year

The ArchDaily Building of the Year Awards are the world’s largest community-driven architecture awards. Held annually, they recognize the best projects published on ArchDaily during the previous year across 15 categories. With thousands of votes each year from the architecture community in over 100 countries, more than 3,000 projects are shortlisted, culminating in 15 winners.

Douro Wood House has received several international distinctions, including the Loop Design Awards 2025, Archello House of the Year 2025, the Sustainability Award at the Construir Awards 2025, among others.

This house is more than a simple building; it was conceived to foster a deep relationship of respect and harmony between human beings and nature.

Douro Wood House is nominated in the HOUSES category, and public voting is open until February 10.

Voting is available through this link.

The story of Douro Wood House, in the voice of Architect Maria João Andrade

Douro Wood House has captivated audiences with its simplicity and authenticity. For this reason, MJARC Arquitetos decided to open its doors to the world and share more of its story.

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