RIBA Stirling Prize Shortlist Announced
The Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) has recently announced the six shortlisted projects for the 2017 Stirling Prize. The prestigious award, which has honored the UK?s best structural designs for the past 22 years, is coveted by many important figures in the architectural community. This year, the winner will be announced on October 31st. The shortlist features several diverse projects, including a block of residential apartments, an extension of the British Museum, a college campus in Scotland, a Docklands redevelopment scheme, a photography studio, and a restored pier.
The shortlist’s diversity is especially interesting in terms of usership, as half of the projects are tourist attractions while the other half are private or educational facilities. RIBA president Jane Duncan lauded the selection as a testament to the perseverance of Britain?s architectural community, whose members undertook many of these projects during and in the aftermath of a global recession. Since their completion, all of these beautifully-crafted buildings have gone on to make transformative contributions to the areas they are located in. They are as follows: Command of the Oceans by Baynes and Mitchell Architects
This gallery and visitor center is located in one of rural England’s historic dockyards and was chosen for its respectful-yet-striking insertion into the existing complex. Baynes and Mitchell was also praised for its sensitive restoration and incorporation of surrou...
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