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2023 RIBA London Award winners announced

A senior day-care centre in Blackheath (John Morden Centre), a cultural hub in Greenwich (The Fireworks Factory at Woolwich Works) and a home with a 'hanging basket’ roof in Hackney’s de Beauvoir conservation area (Green House) are amongst the 52 projects announced as winners of a 2023 RIBA London Awards.

17 May 2023

Images (clockwise): John Morden Centre © Jim Stephenson; The Fireworks Factory © Timothy Soar; Green House © Kilian O'Sullivan

A senior day-care centre in Blackheath (John Morden Centre), a cultural hub in Greenwich (The Fireworks Factory at Woolwich Works) and a home with a 'hanging basket’ roof in Hackney’s de Beauvoir conservation area (Green House) are amongst the 52 projects announced as winners of a 2023 RIBA London Awards. Presented since 1966, RIBA’s awards set the standard for great architecture across the country.

The awards were announced at a ceremony this evening, at which the John Morden Centre was named as winner of RIBA London Building of the Year Award 2023 (sponsored by EH Smith).

The 2023 RIBA London Award winning projects are:

The 52 projects were selected by the expert jury, who visited all shortlisted projects.

RIBA President, Simon Allford, said:

“Winning a RIBA Regional Award is a fantastic achievement. These projects, selected by a rigorous peer review process, represent the very best of the region’s new architecture. Inspiring buildings and spaces bring joy to all our lives, and this year’s award winners certainly fit that bill. Many congratulations to all.” 

Full list of the regional special awards announced this evening:

  • A House For Artists - RIBA London Client of the Year Award 2023 
  • Bloqs - RIBA London Sustainability Award 2023 (sponsored by Autodesk)  
  • Green House - RIBA London Project Architect of the Year Award 2023 
  • John Morden Centre - RIBA London Building of theYear 2023 (sponsored by EH Smith)    
  • Manber Jeffries House – RIBA London Small Project of the Year 2023 (sponsored by Gaggenau
  • The Fireworks Factory at Woolwich Works - RIBA London Conservation Award 2023 

RIBA London Award winners will now be considered for a highly coveted RIBA National Award in recognition of their architectural excellence, to be announced on 22 June. The shortlist for the RIBA Stirling Prize for the best building of the year will be drawn from the RIBA National Award-winning projects later in the year.

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  3. RIBA Special Awards are sponsored by Gaggenau, EH Smith and Autodesk.
  4. The RIBA Awards have been running since 1966 and are judged and presented locally. No matter the shape, size, budget or location, RIBA Award winning schemes set the standard for great architecture all across the country. RIBA Awards are for buildings in the UK by RIBA Chartered Architects and RIBA International Fellows.
  5. Entries are submitted to the region or nation in which the building is situated. Projects are judged first for RIBA Regional Awards, then RIBA National Awards; the RIBA Stirling Prize shortlist is selected from winners of the RIBA National Awards.
  6. The Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) champions better buildings, communities and the environment through architecture and our members. Follow @RIBA on Twitter for regular updates

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