University Library nominated for School Building of the Year 2026
Architectenweb Awards 2026
18 September 2026
The new construction and renovation of the University of Amsterdam’s University Library has been nominated for School Building of the Year 2026. The award is part of the Architectenweb Awards 2026. The University Library, designed by MVSA Architects and Buro van Stigt, is one of four nominated projects.
From the jury report
“The jury considers the transformation from hospital building to university library to have been carefully executed in every respect. Architecture firms MVSA Architects and Buro van Stigt demonstrate great craftsmanship here. The covered courtyard has become a remarkable space, which the jury describes as both spectacular and functional. The many study rooms have been designed down to the smallest detail.”
The University Library has been nominated alongside the following projects:
- De Amersfoortse Berg – SVP Architectuur en Stedenbouw
- Wisperweide Primary School – Studio A Kwadraat
- Xplore Agora – Studio Ard Hoksbergen
The School Building of the Year 2026 award will be presented in November.
Read more about the projects on the Architectenweb website. Architectenweb is an online platform for Dutch architects.