The Living Places - Simon Architecture Prize returns in 2026 with its 6th edition, celebrating ten years of a project that has consistently placed lived experience at the center of architectural discourse. Since its launch in 2016, Living Places has explored architecture not only as a built object, but as a space inhabited over time. By pioneering video as the main submission format, the Prize has promoted a narrative approach capable of conveying atmosphere, use, temporality and everyday life within architecture. Over the past decade, this commitment has resulted in an archive of more than 200 films, documenting diverse ways of living and experiencing space across different contexts. This special edition coincides with a significant milestone: Barcelona’s designation as World Capital of Architecture UIA–UNESCO. Simon, sponsor of this international recognition, reinforces its commitment to architectural culture through the Living Places Prize, whose events will form part of the official programme. This alignment strengthens the Prize’s international relevance while reaffirming Barcelona as a global platform for architectural reflection and exchange. As preparations begin for this new edition, the Prize continues to evolve, expanding its reach and consolidating its role as a reference in the exploration of architecture through lived experience.