Traditional Building Magazine Announces 2026 Palladio Award Winners

Traditional Building magazine’s Palladio Awards, the premier national awards program recognizing excellence in traditional design, announced its 2026 winners across a diverse range of residential and commercial categories. The awards celebrate outstanding achievement in classical and traditional architecture, craftsmanship, and design.

This year’s winners represent the highest level of skill and creativity in the field, with projects spanning restoration and renovation, new construction, adaptive reuse, interior design, and craftsmanship. From historic preservation efforts to innovative new traditional designs, the winning projects demonstrate the enduring relevance and beauty of classical architecture in the modern built environment.

“The Palladio Awards showcase the very best in traditional design today—projects that not only honor the past but also demonstrate how classical principles continue to shape meaningful, enduring places,” said Nancy E. Berry, Editor of Traditional Building. “This year’s winners exemplify excellence in craftsmanship, proportion, and materiality, and they reinforce the vital role traditional architecture plays in creating resilient and beautiful communities.”

“At a time when the building industry is increasingly focused on speed and efficiency, the Palladio Awards remind us of the lasting value of beauty, durability, and human-centered design,” said Peter H. Miller, Publisher of Traditional Building. “These winning projects stand as benchmarks for quality and demonstrate that traditional architecture continues to evolve while maintaining its essential principles.”

Winners were selected by a distinguished panel of judges representing expertise in architecture, preservation, and traditional design, including interior designer Barbara Eberlein; David Andreozzi, Andreozzi Architecture; Richard Buchanan, Archer & Buchanan Architecture, Ltd.; Thomas Jester, Quinn Evans; Sam Olshin, AOS Architects; and preservation consultant William Young.

Restoration/Renovation

Craftsmanship

Interior Design

New Design (Over 5,000 sq. ft.)

New Design (Under 5,000 sq. ft.)

Adaptive Reuse/Addition

Residential Multi-Unit

Exterior Spaces

Renovation

Public Spaces

Restoration

Interior Design

Craftsmanship

Adaptive Reuse/Addition

New Design (Under 30,000 sq. ft.)

New Design (Over 30,000 sq. ft.)

The 2026 Palladio Award winners will be formally recognized at a special awards dinner on June 16, 2026, in Cape May, New Jersey, held in conjunction with the Traditional Building Conference Series. The evening will bring together award recipients, industry leaders, and conference attendees to celebrate excellence in traditional architecture and craftsmanship.

About the Traditional Building Conference Series

The Traditional Building Conference Series delivers focused, relevant education for architects, contractors, craftspeople, designers, building owners, and facilities managers. Through a time-efficient format, the conference combines expert-led sessions, architectural tours, and networking opportunities. Attendees earn AIA continuing education credits while engaging with leaders in traditional design, historic preservation, and high-end custom building. The Cape May conference, which is scheduled for June 16 and 17, 2026, highlights coastal architecture, resilience, and the enduring value of traditional building practices.

About Traditional Building Magazine

Traditional Building magazine is the leading publication dedicated to traditional architecture, design, and building practices. Serving architects, designers, builders, and preservation professionals, the magazine provides in-depth coverage of historic preservation, classical design, materials, and craftsmanship. Through feature articles, case studies, and product resources, Traditional Building supports professionals committed to creating and sustaining timeless, high-quality built environments.