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The exhibition

The exhibition

All finalists' and shortlisted designs were on display in the prestigious Westminster Hall in the Houses of Parliament from 7 - 17 July 2009. 

Held to mark the 175th Anniversaries of both the RIBA and of the fire that lead to the building of the current Palace of Westminster, the RIBA 175 Schools Competition challenged pupils aged 14–19 to design a new Parliament building in one of the English regions to meet the needs of Government in the 21st century.

The competition, a partnership between the RIBA and National Construction Showcase, part of ConstructionSkills, was been entered by 124 schools across England and Wales. They were all asked to design, cost and study the planning implications of a new seat of government – and then to propose a new use for the existing building in London.  

Winners announced

A radical design transforming an old brownfield site in Ashford into the location for an international Parliament building, has been chosen as the winner of the Royal Institute of British Architects' (RIBA) 175 Schools Competition to design a Parliament for the future. Eastbourne College's winning, teardrop shaped design captured the judges' imagination, and was commended for its consideration of sustainability issues.

See press release| for further details.

Awards ceremony

The overall winner, plus runners-up were awarded during a special ceremony on 7 July. Speaking at the awards ceremony, RIBA President Sunand Prasad said:

"We have been very impressed by the hard work and quality of thought that has gone into the entries. It is heart-warming to see a real appreciation of sustainable design by the students and their enthusiasm for architecture."

 

In partnership with National Construction Showcase.