The year 1916 in architecture involved some significant events.

Buildings

• Colony Club in New York City by McKim, Mead & White, later the home of the American Academy of Dramatic Arts school

Events

• The Incorporation of Architects in Scotland founded in Edinburgh.

Awards

• Royal Gold Medal - Robert Rowand Anderson.
• Grand Prix de Rome, architecture: (unknown).

Births

• April 26 - Jane Jacobs (died 2006)
• November 1 - John C. Harkness

Deaths