The Seaside Institute™ has announced that architects Marieanne Khoury-Vogt and Erik Vogt will receive the 2026 Seaside Prize™, one of the highest honors in architecture, urban planning, and community design.

The annual award, now in its 32nd year, celebrates individuals whose work has profoundly shaped the built environment.

Khoury-Vogt and Vogt, founders of Khoury & Vogt Architects (KVA), have spent more than two decades designing places that blend timeless tradition with inventive character. Their practice, now based in Alys Beach, is known for weaving classical composition with modern and vernacular influences, often drawing on the spirit of the tropics and Mediterranean. From private residences to town planning, their work strives to balance comfort, beauty, and community connection.

Over the years, the pair has earned wide recognition, including the Arthur Ross Award from the Institute of Classical Architecture and Art in 2023 and the Barranco Award from the Urban Guild in 2024.

As Town Architects for Alys Beach, their vision has helped shape one of the Gulf Coast’s most admired communities.

Schedule of Events

The 2026 Seaside Prize™ Weekend will take place February 5 through February 8, 2026, bringing together architects, planners, designers, and community leaders for several days of talks, tours, and celebrations across Seaside, Alys Beach, and neighboring communities.

Thursday, February 5, 2026

Programming begins Thursday with Seaside Institute board gatherings and private receptions, followed by evening events and sponsor programming.

Friday, February 6, 2026

On Friday, attendees can expect guided tours, a welcome reception in Alys Beach, and a keynote address by Andrés Duany.

Saturday, February 7, 2026

Saturday will feature the core of the public programming, including morning and afternoon symposia, architectural presentations, town tours, panel discussions, and a tribute to Léon Krier. The weekend culminates Saturday evening with the Seaside Prize™ Award Ceremony at The Chapel at Seaside, followed by an awards dinner at Bud & Alley’s.

Sunday, February 8, 2026

Sunday concludes the weekend with a guided tour of Rosemary Beach in honor of its 30th anniversary, with optional cultural programming in Seaside.

For info, registration, and to learn more about the 2026 Seaside Prize, visit SeasideInstitute.org.