06/10/2026
Congratulations to the winners of the 2026 AJ Student Prize, celebrating some of the most thoughtful and ambitious work emerging from the next generation of architects.
India Weisser of Oxford Brookes University and Oscar Loo of University College London were named joint undergraduate winners, while Jake Southcombe of De Montfort University took home the postgraduate prize. Elija Halil of the University of Kent was also highly commended in the postgraduate category.
This year’s entries explored a remarkable breadth of ideas, from intergenerational housing and changing landscapes to community infrastructure and the hidden histories of place. Across the winning projects, there was a clear focus on addressing real-world social and environmental challenges through considered, research-led design.
For manufacturers like Marley, supporting future architects goes beyond the products we make. It also means sharing the technical knowledge, practical experience and understanding of materials that can help turn ambitious ideas into buildings that work in the real world.
As the profession continues to evolve, we are proud to support opportunities that help students question, explore and shape what comes next.
Congratulations to India, Oscar, Jake and Elija on their achievements.