--- title: Façade Awards UK 2026 Shortlist date: 2026-07-07T12:30:00+01:00 author: Lewis Drury canonical_url: "https://www.sbscladding.com/news/façade-awards-uk-2026-shortlist" section: News --- ![Bedford Academy 1](https://www.sbscladding.com/actions/assets/generate-transform?transformId=17482) - [ Home ](https://www.sbscladding.com/) - | - [News](https://www.sbscladding.com/news) - | - [ Façade Awards UK 2026 Shortlist ](https://www.sbscladding.com/news/fa%C3%A7ade-awards-uk-2026-shortlist) Partnerships & Events 07 July 2026 Share project # Façade Awards UK 2026 Shortlist The shortlist for the [Façade Awards UK 2026](https://facadeawardsuk.com/live/en/page/home) has officially been announced, recognising some of the most innovative building envelope projects from across the country. The awards celebrate excellence in façade design, engineering and construction, showcasing outstanding collaboration between architects, contractors and manufacturers across a range of sectors. This year's awards highlight exemplary projects across multiple categories, with winners set to be revealed at the Façade Awards UK ceremony later this year. The programme continues to recognise best practice and technical excellence within the façade industry, celebrating projects that deliver exceptional aesthetic, environmental and performance outcomes. ![Immanuel College 1](https://www.sbscladding.com/actions/assets/generate-transform?transformId=17486) Immanuel College ![Bedford Academy 7](https://www.sbscladding.com/actions/assets/generate-transform?transformId=17490) Bedford Academy We are delighted to see several projects supplied by SBS Cladding and featuring [Hardie® Panel](https://www.sbscladding.com/fibre-cement-cladding/hardie-panel) products shortlisted for this year's awards. Both shortlisted projects demonstrate the versatility, durability and design potential of fibre cement cladding within modern education environments. These shortlisted nominees include: - [**Immanuel College Post-16, Leeds**](https://www.sbscladding.com/projects/immanuel-college-post-16) **- Best Use of Fibre Cement Cladding Panels** - Product: James Hardie® Panel Metallic Copper - Architect: [Eddisons](https://www.eddisons.com/) - Contractor: [Cladproof Industrial Roofing](https://www.cladproof.co.uk/) - [**Bedford Academy, Bedford**](https://www.sbscladding.com/projects/bedford-academy) **- Best Use of Fibre Cement Cladding Panels** **- Best New Build: Education Setting** - Product: James Hardie® Panel Midnight Black - Architect: [GSS Architecture](https://gssarchitecture.com/) - Contractor: [Ashe Group](https://www.ashegroup.co.uk/) Immanuel College's Post-16 new building showcases the striking aesthetic possibilities of Hardie® Architectural Panel Metallics, using a distinctive Metallic Copper finish to create a modern educational environment that complements its wider campus setting while delivering long-term durability and performance. Meanwhile, Bedford Academy's nomination across two categories underlines the success of its modern, high-quality educational facilities, with James Hardie® Panel Midnight Black helping to create a bold architectural statement that combines visual impact with the robust performance required for busy learning environments. We are proud to have supported these outstanding education projects and to work alongside leading contractors and manufacturers that continue to push the boundaries of façade design and construction. Congratulations to everyone involved, and we wish all shortlisted projects the very best of luck at the awards ceremony. To view the full Façade Awards UK 2026 shortlist, click [here](https://facadeawardsuk.com/live/en/page/2026-shortlist). [ ![Immanuel College 2](/uploads/generic/images/_1076x650_crop_center-center_none/Immanuel-College-2.jpg) ](/uploads/generic/images/_1000xAUTO_crop_center-center_none/Immanuel-College-2.jpg) Immanuel College [ ![Bedford Academy 5](/uploads/generic/images/_1076x650_crop_center-center_none/Bedford-Academy-5.jpg) ](/uploads/generic/images/_1000xAUTO_crop_center-center_none/Bedford-Academy-5.jpg) Bedford Academy [ ![Immanuel College 6](/uploads/generic/images/_1076x650_crop_center-center_none/Immanuel-College-6.jpg) ](/uploads/generic/images/_1000xAUTO_crop_center-center_none/Immanuel-College-6.jpg) Immanuel College [ ![Bedford Academy 2](/uploads/generic/images/_1076x650_crop_center-center_none/Bedford-Academy-2.jpg) ](/uploads/generic/images/_1000xAUTO_crop_center-center_none/Bedford-Academy-2.jpg) Bedford Academy [ ![Immanuel College 3](/uploads/generic/images/_1076x650_crop_center-center_none/Immanuel-College-3.jpg) ](/uploads/generic/images/_1000xAUTO_crop_center-center_none/Immanuel-College-3.jpg) Immanuel College [ ![Bedford Academy 4](/uploads/generic/images/_1076x650_crop_center-center_none/Bedford-Academy-4.jpg) ](/uploads/generic/images/_1000xAUTO_crop_center-center_none/Bedford-Academy-4.jpg) Bedford Academy [ ![Immanuel College 5](/uploads/generic/images/_1076x650_crop_center-center_none/Immanuel-College-5.jpg) ](/uploads/generic/images/_1000xAUTO_crop_center-center_none/Immanuel-College-5.jpg) Immanuel College [ ![Bedford Academy 6](/uploads/generic/images/_1076x650_crop_center-center_none/Bedford-Academy-6.jpg) ](/uploads/generic/images/_1000xAUTO_crop_center-center_none/Bedford-Academy-6.jpg) Bedford Academy [ ![Immanuel College 4](/uploads/generic/images/_1076x650_crop_center-center_none/Immanuel-College-4.jpg) ](/uploads/generic/images/_1000xAUTO_crop_center-center_none/Immanuel-College-4.jpg) Immanuel College [ ![Bedford Academy 3](/uploads/generic/images/_1076x650_crop_center-center_none/Bedford-Academy-3.jpg) ](/uploads/generic/images/_1000xAUTO_crop_center-center_none/Bedford-Academy-3.jpg) Bedford Academy In other news Industry ![DSC 8828 SMALL](/uploads/generic/images/_406x280_crop_center-center_none/DSC_8828-SMALL_2026-06-25-101244_xvvd.jpg) 17 Jul 2026 Fire Safety in Facade Design Successful façade design must balance architectural ambition with the highest standards of fire safety [ View article ](https://www.sbscladding.com/news/fire-safety-in-facade-design) Company ![Website on Desktop and Phone](/uploads/generic/images/news/_406x280_crop_center-center_none/Website-on-Desktop-and-Phone.jpg) 17 Apr 2024 SBS Cladding Launches New Website SBS Cladding is delighted to launch its brand new website to provide their customers with more information on their full product portfolio. 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