Fourteen buildings, ranging from a Norwich digital technology hub to a residential quarter in Chelmsford have been shortlisted for 2023 RIBA (Royal Institute of British Architects) East Awards.
The shortlisted projects are:
- Ashraya by Kirkland Fraser Moor
- City Park West by Pollard Thomas Edwards
- Coast House by Hudson Architects
- Coille Beag by Snell David Architects
- Cranmer Road, King’s College by Allies and Morrison
- Duke Street Riverside by Hudson Architects
- Follyfield by Studio McW
- Ponds Rough Maypole Green by Neven Sidor
- Riverview by Mole Architects
- The Boathouse by Ashworth Parkes Architects
- The Digi-Tech Factory by Coffey Architects
- Thorpeness Beach House by IF_DO
- Watton Road by Emil Eve Architects
- WongAvery Gallery by Níall McLaughlin Architects
RIBA East Jury Chair Thomas Miller, Director at Haysom Ward Miller Architects, said:
“The number and high standard of entries this year -representing a wide variety of building types, scales and budgets - is testament once again to the skill of the architects working across the eastern region.
The shortlisted projects tackled a broad range of challenges - a complex design brief, difficult context, high client aspirations, or the ever-present drive to respond to the climate emergency. In each case, though, the jury was particularly impressed by way these outstanding projects have met those challenges - creating buildings and spaces with the power to uplift their owners, serve their users or give a little joy to passers-by.”
All shortlisted projects will be assessed by a regional jury, and the winning projects will be announced later this spring.
Regional Award winners are considered for several RIBA Special Awards including the RIBA Sustainability Award and the RIBA Building of the Year.
Regional Award winners will also be considered for a highly coveted RIBA National Award in recognition of their architectural excellence, the results of which will be announced in the Summer.
The shortlist for the RIBA Stirling Prize for the best building of the year will then be drawn from the RIBA National Award-winning projects, and the Stirling Prize winner will be announced in October.
The RIBA Small Project of the Year is sponsored by Gaggenau and RIBA Building of the Year is sponsored by EH Smith. The Sustainability Award is sponsored by Autodesk.
If you are a member of the press seeking more information on the RIBA East Awards shortlist (including access to images) please email Eleanor Finlay.
