The shortlist of six buildings was chosen from winners of RIBA National Awards and RIBA European Awards.
The buildings were visited in September by members of the RIBA Stirling Prize jury.
The shortlist for 2007 comprised:
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David Chipperfield Architects
"brilliant entrance sequence: crossing an open terrace overlooking the valley"
Photo: Christian Richters
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OMA and Arup
"full of scenographic moments and ironic gestures"
Photo: Philippe Ruault
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Foster and Partners
"late nineteenth century train shed with a lightweight fabric roof"
Photo: Nigel Young
David Chipperfield Architects
"sporty, nautical and light on its feet"
Photo: Hisao Suzuki
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Glenn Howells Architects
"a dramatic gridshell structure made from the park's timber"
Photo: Warwick Sweeney
Young| Vic Theatre
Haworth Tompkins Architects
"painstakingly reconstructed and true to the ad-hoc aesthetic original"
Photo: Philip Vile