HOUSE OF THE YEAR AWARDS
2026
About the Grand Designs Australia Magazine: House of the Year Awards
Welcome to the Grand Designs Australia Magazine House of the Year Awards—a celebration of Australia’s most inspiring residential architecture.
These prestigious awards honour the exceptional talent of architects who transform dreams into reality for their clients. Judged by a panel of esteemed architectural professionals, the awards shine a spotlight on architects delivering excellent client outcomes in residential design and are proudly presented each April.
Alongside the main awards, our Showcase and People’s Choice Award offers the public a front-row seat to the very best in Australian architecture. It’s your chance to explore breathtaking projects, gather inspiration, and have your say on which homes truly have that wow factor. It also gives our Editorial team valuable insight into the visual appeal of the designs featured.
The Grand Designs Australia House of the Year Awards has come together with the considerable support of our sponsors:
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Rylock Windows & Doors (Silver Sponsor)
Rylock Windows & Doors is an Australian-made-and-owned innovative leader in the design and fabrication of high-performance window and door solutions. Whether the site is urban, coastal or rural, every custom window and door combines quality, style and performance for optimal comfort throughout the home. Headquartered in Melbourne, Rylock has manufacturing facilities in Melbourne and Adelaide, while also servicing New South Wales, the ACT and Tasmania. rylock.com.au
Big Ass Fans (Bronze Sponsor)
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