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Irish Architect Níall McLaughlin Wins 2026 Royal Gold Medal

1/29/2026

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Níall McLaughlin, an Irish architect, receives the 2026 Royal Gold Medal from RIBA.
The award honors over 30 years of work across education, healthcare, and housing.
Notable projects include the New Library at Magdalene College, winner of the 2022 Stirling Prize, and the Darbishire Place housing estate in London.
RIBA President Chris Williamson calls McLaughlin a "humble visionary" whose work blends care and community engagement.

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Níall McLaughlin, an Irish architect, receives the 2026 Royal Gold Medal from RIBA.
The award honors over 30 years of work across education, healthcare, and housing.
Notable projects include the New Library at Magdalene College, winner of the 2022 Stirling Prize, and the Darbishire Place housing estate in London.
RIBA President Chris Williamson calls McLaughlin a "humble visionary" whose work blends care and community engagement.