Awards

Celebrate excellence, our award-winning journey.

We are honored and thrilled to showcase a collection of our award-winning designs. These accolades stand as a testament to our unwavering commitment to innovation, creativity, and architectural excellence. With each award, we celebrate the collaborative efforts of our talented team, clients, and partners who have joined us on our journey to redefine the boundaries of design.
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Emera Wins Luxury Project of the Year
June 2026
Emera Wins Luxury Project of the Year
Design Middle East Architecture Leaders Awards
Emera
Project
June 2026
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Project
Emera Wins Luxury Project of the Year
Emera by Valcarce Architects was named Luxury Project of the Year at the Design Middle East Architecture Leaders Awards 2026. The recognition reflects the trust of our client and the collective dedication of the team in bringing the project’s design vision to life.
Date
June 2026
Organisation
Design Middle East Architecture Leaders Awards
Recognising
Emera
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Emera Wins Luxury Project of the Year
Emera Wins Luxury Project of the Year
Influential Woman Architect Awarded to Alina Valcarce, Founder & Design Director, Valcarce Architects
June 2026
Influential Woman Architect Awarded to Alina Valcarce, Founder & Design Director, Valcarce Architects
Design Middle East – Architecture Leaders Awards
Alina Valcarce
Award
June 2026
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Influential Woman Architect Awarded to Alina Valcarce, Founder & Design Director, Valcarce Architects
Recognised for her contribution to architecture and design leadership, Alina Valcarce was named Influential Woman Architect at the Design Middle East Architecture Leaders Awards. The recognition celebrates her continued work in shaping thoughtful, design-led projects across architecture, interiors, and the wider built environment.
Date
June 2026
Organisation
Design Middle East – Architecture Leaders Awards
Recognising
Alina Valcarce
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Influential Woman Architect Awarded to Alina Valcarce, Founder & Design Director, Valcarce Architects
Influential Woman Architect Awarded to Alina Valcarce, Founder & Design Director, Valcarce Architects
WAN Awards 2026 finalist hero for Gaia Luxury Habitat by Valcarce Architects
March 2026
WAN Awards Finalist Overall Sustainable Architecture Project Gaia Luxury Habitat Valcarce Architects
WAN Awards
Gaia Luxury Habitat
Project
March 2026
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Project
WAN Awards Finalist Overall Sustainable Architecture Project Gaia Luxury Habitat Valcarce Architects
Gaia is more than a prefabricated luxury habitat it is a philosophy. Rooted in a deep respect for nature and inspired by founder Alina Valcarce's upbringing in the biodiverse landscapes of Cuba, Gaia redefines sustainable architecture through intentional design, honest materials, and a commitment to structures that give back to the Earth.
Date
March 2026
Organisation
WAN Awards
Recognising
Gaia Luxury Habitat
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WAN Awards 2026 finalist hero for Gaia Luxury Habitat by Valcarce Architects
WAN Awards Finalist Overall Sustainable Architecture Project Gaia Luxury Habitat Valcarce Architects
WAN Awards Finalist Overall Sustainable Architecture Project Gaia Luxury Habitat Valcarce Architects
Valcarce Architects team at the Design Middle East Awards 2025
November 2025
Luxury Project of the Year Breez by Danube Valcarce Architects Highly Commended
Design Middle East Awards
Breez by Danube
Project
November 2025
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Project
Luxury Project of the Year Breez by Danube Valcarce Architects Highly Commended
Designed in close collaboration with Danube Properties, Breez by Danube draws from the natural movement of wind and water a façade defined by soft curves, layered depth, and a sense of continuous flow. A contemporary expression of urban living in Dubai Maritime City, crafted to bring lightness, rhythm, and modern functionality to one of Dubai's most dynamic districts.
Date
November 2025
Organisation
Design Middle East Awards
Recognising
Breez by Danube
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Valcarce Architects team at the Design Middle East Awards 2025
Architecture Firm of The Year Awarded to Valcarce Architects
November 2025
Architecture Firm of The Year Awarded to Valcarce Architects
Design Middle East Awards
Valcarce Architects
Company
November 2025
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Company
Architecture Firm of The Year Awarded to Valcarce Architects
Valcarce Architects was named Architecture Firm of the Year at the Design Middle East Awards 2025, recognising the studio’s contribution to the region’s architecture and design landscape. The award celebrates the practice’s continued focus on design excellence, innovation, and the delivery of distinctive projects across architecture, interiors, and the wider built environment.
Date
November 2025
Organisation
Design Middle East Awards
Recognising
Valcarce Architects
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Architecture Firm of The Year Awarded to Valcarce Architects
Architecture Firm of The Year Awarded to Valcarce Architects
Architecture Firm of The Year Awarded to Valcarce Architects
Sustainable Project of the Year Gaia Luxury Habitat Valcarce Architects Winner
June 2025
Sustainable Project of the Year Gaia Luxury Habitat Valcarce Architects Winner
Design Middle East - Architecture Leaders Awards 2025
Gaia Luxury Habitat
Project
June 2025
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Project
Sustainable Project of the Year Gaia Luxury Habitat Valcarce Architects Winner
Gaia Luxury Habitat was recognised as Sustainable Project of the Year at the Design Middle East Architecture Leaders Awards 2025 a testament to what happens when sustainability is treated not as a requirement, but as a design language. Conceived as a structure that coexists with nature.
Date
June 2025
Organisation
Design Middle East - Architecture Leaders Awards 2025
Recognising
Gaia Luxury Habitat
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Sustainable Project of the Year Gaia Luxury Habitat Valcarce Architects Winner
Sustainable Project of the Year Gaia Luxury Habitat Valcarce Architects Winner
Game-Changer in Architecture Awarded to Alina Valcarce Founder & Design Director, Valcarce Architects
June 2025
Game-Changer in Architecture Awarded to Alina Valcarce Founder & Design Director, Valcarce Architects
Design Middle East - Architecture Leaders Awards
Alina Valcarce
Award
June 2025
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Game-Changer in Architecture Awarded to Alina Valcarce Founder & Design Director, Valcarce Architects
Honored for her transformative impact on the field, Alina Valcarce is redefining architectural expression through a bold, concept-driven approach. Her work challenges established norms, introducing new spatial narratives that respond to evolving ways of living and experiencing the built environment.
Date
June 2025
Organisation
Design Middle East - Architecture Leaders Awards
Recognising
Alina Valcarce
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Game-Changer in Architecture Awarded to Alina Valcarce Founder & Design Director, Valcarce Architects
Game-Changer in Architecture Awarded to Alina Valcarce Founder & Design Director, Valcarce Architects
December 2024
Two Valcarce Architects Projects Win at the Dubai Property Awards 2024
Dubai Property Awards
Award
December 2024
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Award
Two Valcarce Architects Projects Win at the Dubai Property Awards 2024
Valcarce Architects has received two awards at the Dubai Property Awards 2024, recognizing the architectural design of two residential developments in Dubai, both in collaboration with Imtiaz Developments.
Date
December 2024
Organisation
Dubai Property Awards
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Beach Walk by Imtiaz, located on Dubai Islands, was awarded Winner in the Apartment / Condominium Development category. The project brings together contemporary residential architecture with a design approach that responds to its coastal setting.

Cove by Imtiaz received the award for Residential High Rise Architecture, Dubai. The project reflects the studio's approach to high-rise residential design, combining architectural form with the functional requirements of urban living.

Both awards acknowledge the collaboration between Imtiaz Developments and Valcarce Architects in delivering residential projects that contribute to Dubai's evolving architectural landscape.

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Designing the Future: Valcarce Architects Elevates Eco-Luxury to New Heights, Named Best Luxury Architect Studio in Dubai 2024
September 2024
Designing the Future: Valcarce Architects Elevates Eco-Luxury to New Heights, Named Best Luxury Architect Studio in Dubai 2024
Luxury Lifestyle Awards
Valcarce Architects
Company
September 2024
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Company
Designing the Future: Valcarce Architects Elevates Eco-Luxury to New Heights, Named Best Luxury Architect Studio in Dubai 2024
Recognised as the Best Luxury Architect Studio in Dubai, UAE - a global award program celebrating excellence in luxury goods and services worldwide. A testament to Valcarce Architects' commitment to sustainable luxury architecture, where cutting-edge design and environmental responsibility are not opposing forces, but the same conviction pursued with equal intent.
Date
September 2024
Organisation
Luxury Lifestyle Awards
Recognising
Valcarce Architects
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Designing the Future: Valcarce Architects Elevates Eco-Luxury to New Heights, Named Best Luxury Architect Studio in Dubai 2024
Designing the Future: Valcarce Architects Elevates Eco-Luxury to New Heights, Named Best Luxury Architect Studio in Dubai 2024
Emerging Architecture Firm of the Year Valcarce Architects Winner
May 2024
Emerging Architecture Firm of the Year Valcarce Architects Winner
Design Middle East - Architecture Leaders Awards
Valcarce Architects
Company
May 2024
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Company
Emerging Architecture Firm of the Year Valcarce Architects Winner
Valcarce Architects was recognised as Emerging Architecture Firm of the Year an acknowledgment of a practice built on a clear and unwavering design vision from day one. Rooted in biophilic design, lifestyle-driven architecture, and a deep commitment to the relationship between people, nature, and the built environment, Valcarce Architects has established itself as one of the region's most distinctive emerging voices in architecture.
Date
May 2024
Organisation
Design Middle East - Architecture Leaders Awards
Recognising
Valcarce Architects
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Emerging Architecture Firm of the Year Valcarce Architects Winner
Emerging Architecture Firm of the Year Valcarce Architects Winner
Emerging Architecture Firm of the Year Valcarce Architects Winner