Public space is a stage for human life, a place of democracy and collectivity. Open, accessible and abundant public space is crucial to the civic health of our cities and shared landscapes – a critical communal resource. As these spaces become increasingly threatened in the face of darkening commercial and political forces, the AR Public awards recognise the importance of creating, rescuing and renovating public spaces.

Entries for this year's awards have now closed and the shortlist will be announced in June so, stay tuned.

These awards accept entries biennially – register you interest in entering 2026's awards here

Shortlist announcement

2026's awards

These awards accept entries biennially – be one of the first to know when the AR Public 2026 awards open for entries by registering your interest below. 


2024 Judges

Ricky Burdett of LSE, Aziza Chaouni or ACP and University of Toronto and Günther Vogt of Vogt Landscape Architects. With public spaces in mind, we asked them three questions to help us get to know them better. You can read their answers below.

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