Kings Place fulfils the personal dream of Peter Millican, ophthalmologist turned client and now arts administrator. This is a highly energy- efficient building using displacement ventilation, which brings a vibrant public environment into the heart of the building. As well as a restaurant, bar, shops and gallery there are and two concert halls good enough to offer residencies to national orchestras.

As a cancer-care nurse Laura Lee promised her patient Maggie Jencks that she would carry out her dying wish: to see cancer sufferers and their families and friends offered humane facilities in which they could learn about the illness and receive support. Six centres by the world’s leading architects are now open, with eight more planned or under construction.

Eric Parry Architects’ design for St Martin-in-the-Fields has breathed new life into this London landmark church. It has been painstakingly delivered with great consideration and sensitivity at all levels of design from masterplan to detail, all completely endorsed and supported by an enlightened client the Vicar, the Reverend Nicholas Holtam, supported by Chief Executive Hugh Player.