The Landscape Institute Awards celebrate people, place and nature, and the myriad of ways the landscape connects them. They reflect the high standards of practice within our industry, with all entries judged according to core criteria in design, sustainability, value, and professionalism. After a detailed and rigorous judging process this year’s finalists have been decided.
The finalists, from the UK and internationally, cover the full breadth of the profession, from large-scale masterplanning and regeneration to research, management and the work of students just starting out.
The winners will be announced at the Landscape Institute Awards ceremony on Friday 13 November 2026 at The Brewery in London in front of an audience of over 400 peers, industry leaders and decision makers from across the natural and built environment. The winners from each category will also have the opportunity to win the coveted President’s Award, given to the best project of the year. Tickets to the event are available at an earlybird rate until Sunday 13 September.
New for 2026, in addition to a winner, one finalist in every category will be Highly Commended. This recognises exemplary work that deserves its own moment in the spotlight and reflects the strength and range of entries from across the profession.
The Landscape Institute Awards ceremony brings the profession together to celebrate achievements of those people making a difference through landscape and delivering positive outcomes for people, place and nature. An evening not to be missed.
Dr Saira Ali FLI, President of the Landscape Institute, says: “Congratulations to everyone selected as a finalist in this year’s Landscape Institute Awards. The standard of entries has once again been exceptional, showcasing the creativity, expertise and dedication that exists across our profession. I would also like to thank every member of the judging panel for their time, care and professionalism in what was an exceptionally rigorous judging process.
“This year’s finalists represent the breadth and strength of landscape practice, from students taking their first steps into the profession to teams delivering transformative projects at every scale across the UK and internationally. Together, they demonstrate the vital role landscape professionals play in creating places that are more resilient, more nature-rich and better for the people and communities they serve.
“At a time when society faces complex challenges, from climate resilience and biodiversity recovery to health, wellbeing and sustainable growth, these projects show the value of putting landscape at the heart of decision-making. They remind us that great landscapes enrich lives, strengthen communities and leave a lasting legacy for future generations.
“I am incredibly proud of what our profession continues to achieve, and I look forward to celebrating the achievements of all our finalists and winners at the Awards ceremony in November.”
Professional categories finalists
Excellence in Biodiversity, Conservation and Enhancement
- Avonmouth Severnside Enterprise Area (ASEA) Ecology Mitigation and Flood Defence Project by Mott MacDonald
- Cleator Moor Innovation Quarter: Landscape-Led Regeneration by One Environments
- Cockcrow Green Bridge – M25 Junction 10 / A3 Wisley by AtkinsRéalis
- SKY Osterley Landscape by Alexandra Steed URBAN
- Wintringham Waters by Bradley Murphy Design
Excellence in Climate, Environment, and Social Outcomes
- From Grey To Green: The Yinchuan No. 1 Reclaimed Water Plant by Guangzhou GVL International Planning & Design Co., Ltd.
- Peru Reconstruction Programme by Arup
- The Canal Quarter, Cardiff by AtkinsRéalis
- The Queen Elizabeth II Garden by HTA Design
Excellence in Heritage and Culture
- Beningbrough: The Mediterranean Garden by Andy Sturgeon Design
- Finsbury Circus Gardens by Realm
- Thames Tideway Tunnel by Fereday Pollard & Partners
Excellence in Landscape Design
- Oxford North by Gustafson Porter + Bowman
- SKY Osterley Landscape by Alexandra Steed URBAN
- Sloane Street, London by John McAslan + Partners
- Stratford Waterfront at East Bank by LDA Design
- The Queen Elizabeth II Garden by HTA Design
Excellence in Landscape Planning and Assessment
- Atlas Place Vision and Strategic Framework by MOOWD
- Digital Somerset Landscape Evidence Base by LUC
- Great Ouse Valley Heritage Landscape by Arkwood Ltd
Excellence in Masterplanning and Urban Design
- Alconbury Weald KP3 by Bradley Murphy Design
- ARK EdCity by BD landscape architects
- Gilston Strategic Landscape Masterplan by Grant Associates
- Surf London by MOOWD
Excellence in Place Regeneration
- Parkside Quarter, Rochester Riverside by LUC
- Teviot Estate, Poplar by Outerspace
- The Brentford Project by Grant Associates
- The Canal Quarter, Cardiff by AtkinsRéalis
- Union Square by HTA Design
Excellence in Public Health and Wellbeing
- Beatlie School Campus by SLR
- Cranbrook New Town, Exeter by FPCR Environmental & Design Ltd
- The Farfield Centre by Groundwork Yorkshire
- The Wellbeing Garden at Huddersfield Royal Infirmary by Milieu Landscape Design Ltd
Excellence in Small Landscape and Garden Design
- Finsbury Circus Gardens by Realm
- Future Plants Landscape: A Botanical Innovation Hub by Stefano Marinaz Landscape Architecture
- Kingston Memorail Gardens by Davies White Ltd
- St Pancras Campus by Jonathan Cook Landscape Architects Limited
- The Strand: Harbour Public Realm by BD landscape architects
Open categories finalists
Brenda Colvin Legacy Award
- Built by Many Hands: An Ethics of Care Framework for Yuexiu Park by South China University of Technology
- Landscape as a Catalyst for Change by BD landscape architects
- LUC: Past, Present and Legacy by LUC
- Peak House Garden by Z’scape
- Reviving a Living Creek: Dachongkou Creek, Julong Bay Area, Guangzhou by Guangzhou S.P.I Design Co., Ltd.
Dame Sylvia Crowe International Award for Large Scale Projects (10ha and above)
- Breathing with the Seasonal Rhythm: Landscape-Led Hydrological Connectivity and Micro-Topographic Restoration in Chenhu Wetland by Shanghai WEME Landscape Design Engineering Co., Ltd.; Shanghai JiaoTong University; Wuhan Ecological WEME Landscape Planning and Design Research Institute Co., Ltd.
- Dannan Forest Park by Department of Public Works, Taoyuan City Government
- Guangming Science Park, Shenzhen — The Green Heart of the Science City by Guangzhou S.P.I Design Co., Ltd.
- Haitang River Eco Park Phase I by AECOM Asia Company Limited
- Water as Leverage Cartagena by Felixx Landscape Architects & Planners
Dame Sylvia Crowe International Award for Small to Medium Scale Projects (up to 10ha)
- Eemsdelta Campus by Felixx Landscape Architects & Planners
- Life and Mind Building, University of Oxford by Fira Landscape
- Poetry of Ugliness: Section Garden by China Academy of Art / The Design institute of Landscape & Architecture China Academy of Art Co., LTD. / Shenshixian Studio
- Sanya Guanlan Garden by Z’scape
- Shipyard 1914 Heritage Park (Phase I) by DDON Planning & Design Co., Ltd
Excellence in Collaboration, Engagement and Influence
- Chillizens Play Pocket by Layer Studio
- Major Urban Park, Ebbsfleet by Define
- Moredunvale Park by HTA Design
- Peru Reconstruction Programme by Arup
- Yitpi Yartapuultiku by WAX Design
Innovation in Infrastructure Award
- Designing green and blue infrastructure for active travel networks by Walk Wheel Cycle Trust
- Shenzhen East Sea Dike Renovation Project (Phase III) by Shenzhen Hope Design Co., Ltd.
- Thames Tideway Tunnel by Gillespies
Landscape Research and Digital Innovation Award
- Digital Somerset Landscape Evidence Base by LUC
- Gap to Green: Reclaiming Urban Void Space through Data-Driven Landscape Design by Pegasus Group
- London Green Infrastructure Framework by LUC
- Natural Capital Initiative | Data-based Infrastructure for the Nature-Positive Economy by AECOM Asia Company Limited
- Public Realm Design Guide – Hostile Vehicle Mitigation by Realm
Student categories finalists
Student Dissertation Award
- Indigenous Ecologies of Consciousness: From Sacred Wixárika Medicine to Global Commodity in the Psychedelic Renaissance by Tsz Kiu Lam
- Planting in a Post-AI World by Mark Loveless
- Reef and Ruins: Cultural Narratives in Regenerated Coral Landscapes by Mohamed Nazal Nazim
- Rusty Rebels by Zachary Elliott
- What are the Key Barriers to Integrating Multifunctionality in Dry Attenuation Basin Design? by Bryn White
Student Portfolio Award
- Landscape Architecture Student Portfolio by Juan Elton
- Landscape in Transition by Yixia Zhao
- Pits of the past, paths to the future by Arya Aravindakshan
- Post-Industrial Archives by Zachary Elliott
- Symbiotic Landscapes – Rewilding Pastures into Beaver Habitat by Ninghung Kao
