October 23, 2026

York University Markham Campus has received an Honourable Mention at the 2026 Architecture MasterPrize, recognizing design excellence and innovation in architecture.

The LEED Gold-certified building reimagines the urban campus model, bringing a diverse cluster of academic programs together within a distinctive 10-storey building in Markham, Ontario.

Responding to its compact urban site, the design establishes a collegial academic community through a series of vertically connected, multi-storey spaces. Flexible learning environments are organized around an interconnected atrium that encourages collaboration, accessibility, and cross-disciplinary exchange. The result is an animated crossroads of learning and student engagement, fostering connections across programs while establishing a strong civic presence in the growing city of Markham.

The Architecture MasterPrize is an international awards program celebrating creativity, innovation, and excellence across architecture, interior design, landscape architecture, architectural product design, and architectural photography. The annual awards recognize projects that advance the quality of the built environment worldwide.

York University Markham Campus was recognized with an Honourable Mention alongside 24 other international projects in the educational category.

View the full list of this year’s Honourable Mentions on Architecture MasterPrize.