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RIBA Client of the Year

RIBA Client of the Year 2023

The RIBA Client of the Year award honours the key role that a good client plays in the creation of fine architecture

RIBA Client of the Year 2023

The Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) has announced the shortlist for the RIBA Client of the Year 2023, an annual award that recognises clients who commission and champion outstanding architecture.  

The annual RIBA Client of the Year award honours the key role that a good client plays in the creation of fine architecture.

This year, four clients have been commended for their ability to collaborate effectively, deliver community consultation and conservation, nurture the needs of local residents or users and contribute social value. 

Read in-depth interviews with each of this year’s shortlisted clients on RIBA Journal.

Find out more about the shortlisted clients below.

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RIBA Client of the Year 2023 jury

The judges for the RIBA Client of the Year 2023 are:

  • Denise Bennetts, Founder of Bennetts Associates and Chair of RIBA Awards Group
  • Mitchell Brand, Director (Land & Marketing) at Thornsett Group
  • Ben Wildsmith, Area Sales Manager at lbstock 

Chair of the RIBA Client of the Year 2023 jury, Denise Bennetts, said:

"Great clients are vital to creating great buildings and places. This year’s shortlist illustrates not only the ingenuity and commitment involved in making great architecture happen, but the incredible benefits that such projects can bring. From breathing life into unloved buildings and regenerating towns, to creating spaces to bring young people and communities together, every client on this year’s shortlist is to be celebrated for their creativity, vision, and endeavour."

2013 - National Trust

2012 - The Olympic Delivery Authority (ODA)

2011 - The Royal Shakespeare Company

2010 - Hammerson

2009 - Kielder Partnership, Camden & Islington Community Solutions, Parabola Land, 
Grosvenor, Maggie's and The Reverend Nicholas Holtam

2008 - Coin Street Community Builders

2007 - Derwent London

2006 - Royal Botanic Gardens

2005 - Gateshead Council

2004 - Peabody Trust

2003 - City of Manchester

2002 - Urban Splash

2001 - Molendinar Park Housing Association, Glasgow

2000 - Foreign & Commonwealth Office

1999 - Marylebone Cricket Club

1998 - Roland Paoletti

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