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The RIBA Stirling Prize is given for the RIBA Building of the Year. It is run in association with The Architects' Journal and Crystal CG and is presented to the architects of the building which has been the most significant for the evolution of architecture in the past year.

The winning architect receives a cash prize of £20,000. The prize is named after the great British architect Sir James Stirling (1926-1992). 

RIBA Stirling Prize 2009 winner 

Maggie's Centre
Architect: Rogers Stirk Harbour & Partners
Client: Maggie's
Copyright: Richard Bryant

Maggie's Centre| has won the RIBA Stirling Prize 2009. Six buildings were shortlisted| from the winners of the 2009 RIBA National Awards and European Awards. The winner was announced at the RIBA Stirling Prize Dinner on 17 October.

Winner 2008

Accordia by Feilden Clegg Bradley Studios/Alison Brooks Architects/Macreanor Lavington

Winner 2007

The Museum of Modern Literature by David Chipperfield Architects

 

Winner 2006

Barajas Airport by Richard Rogers Partnership