Fernando Cerqueira Barros wins the Rafael Manzano award

Portuguese architect Fernando Cerqueira Barros won the 2026 Rafael Manzano Prize for Traditional Architecture for his work on rural village rehabilitation. The award, worth €50,000, recognizes his efforts to sustain Portuguese rural communities through architecture. His projects involve local artisans and traditional materials, emphasizing community engagement. The award ceremony will take place on November 12 in Madrid, where the Richard H. Driehaus Medal for Heritage Conservation will also be awarded to the Hortensia Herrero Foundation. Cerqueira Barros, who has a PhD in architecture, focuses on restoring abandoned buildings and preserving local construction knowledge.