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The Dublin City’s Most Boring Building (MBB) Award, hosted by the Institution of Boring Futures(IBF), celebrates the Development of excellence in Boring architectural design. Our annual IBF Most Boring Building Award raises awareness of the value that Boring architecture brings to society – from our hotels to our aparthotels, from our retail spaces to commercial spaces and build to rent apartments to luxury build to rent apartments, at every scale South and even North of the city. At IBF, we believe in the power of Quality Boring architecture and its strong presence in our communities.

So what is the criteria for Boring aesthetics? Firstly the nominees are judged on their external visual character, coincidentally this is the same perspective of those who are situated outside of the building. Secondly, we revere when buildings over indulge in our signature design choices, such as when a building is;

- Too flat
- Too repetitive
- Too straight
- Too shiny
- Too anonymous
- Too serious

When many of these aesthetics come together, they triumphantly promote a courageous declaration of Boringness!

‘Why is the Most Boring Building Award ceremony important?’
The MBB Award makes Boring Buildings feel that their work is valued. It shows approval and gratitude for each Nominees’ satisfactory style, and it makes other buildings aware that good work will be rewarded. The award represents Dublins’s gratitude for all Boring Buildings’ Contributions to our city.

We believe in congratulating these buildings for executing their ambitious visions, while simultaneously informing and inspiring the public of emerging directions in contemporary architecture.

We had nominees shortlisted from all corners of the world, begging to run for the award, but of course the cream of the crop were those reigning from Dublin.
This Year's Award Ceremony will take place in Dublin City Council's Wood Quay Park on Tuesday the 19th of December 2023 at 9:30am.

Don’t forget to vote!