Built99 2026: New Delhi Connects 99 Design Practices

The global architecture community is turning its attention to New Delhi as Built99 prepares to unite 99 leading architectural and design studios on November 14, 2026. Titled ‘India, in Global Conversation,’ this live gathering marks the culmination of months of intensive evaluation and regional analysis. Conceived as a bridge between Indian practitioners and global design institutions, the event brings designers together with editors and jurors from prominent platforms like designboom and ArchDaily.

Stock photo for illustration only, not from the actual event

Stepping away from traditional award galas, the event at New Delhi’s ITC Maurya is structured around an intimate sit-down dinner focused on direct conversation. Keynote reflections delivered by editors from designboom and ArchDaily set the tone for an open forum where Indian practitioners and international observers exchange critical insights. Alongside these discussions, the inaugural Built99 Coffee Table Book is launched, documenting the research, projects, and built works of all 99 selected studios in a permanent print edition.

The assembly is the result of a rigorous nomination-only selection process that began in early 2026. An international jury panel including Martin Zelger and Iñaki Laguardia of DAAily Platforms, Timo Behrend of designboom, and Susanna Moreira of ArchDaily evaluated candidate practices based on a minimum decade of regional engagement. The studios were assessed across five core criteria: spatial clarity, contextual intelligence, material and construction ethics, civic impact, and long-term relevance.