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