The RIBA Stirling Prize is given for the RIBA Building of the Year. It is run in association with The Architects' Journal 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 2008 winner 

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Accordia
Architect: Feilden Clegg Bradley Studios/Alison Brooks Architects/Macreanor Lavington
Client: Countryside Properties
Copyright: Tim Crocker
Awards: RIBA Award 

Accordia| has won the RIBA Stirling Prize 2008. Six buildings were shortlisted| from the winners of the 2008 RIBA National Awards and European Awards. The winner was announced at the RIBA Stirling Prize Dinner at the Arena and Convention Centre in Liverpool on 11 October.

Take a look at photos from the Stirling Prize 2008 Award Dinner| and Special Awards|.

Winner 2007|

The Museum of Modern Literature by David Chipperfield Architects

Winner 2006|

Barajas Airport by Richard Rogers Partnership

Winner 2005|

The Scottish Parliament, Edinburgh by EMBT / RMJM Ltd