The revamp of Gainsborough’s House Museum, a free-standing music pavilion and the reinvention of a 17th century grain warehouse are among 17 projects that have been shortlisted for the RIBA (Royal Institute of British Architects) East Awards 2024.
The shortlisted projects are:
- Bailey Studios, Cambridge, by Ashworth Parkes Architects
- Beechwood Village, Basildon, Essex, by Pollard Thomas Edwards
- Bluebird, Southend-on-Sea, by SKArchitects
- Creek Cabin, Suffolk, by MAP Architecture and Jon Broome Architects
- Dining Hall at Homerton College, Cambridge, by Feilden Fowles Architects
- Freeholders, Wells next-the-Sea, North Norfolk, by Mole Architects
- Gainsborough’s House Museum, Sudbury, Suffolk, by ZMMA
- John Bradfield Court, Darwin College, Cambridge, by Allies and Morrison
- King’s College, Stephen Taylor Court, Cambridge, by Feilden Clegg Bradley Studios
- Lucy Cavendish College, Cambridge, by R H Partnership Architects
- Meadow House, Essex, by Ström Architects
- Pepper Pot House, Norfolk, by Ashworth Parkes Architects
- St Catharine’s College, Cambridge, by Gort Scott
- The Little Big House, Hertfordshire, by Knox Bhavan
- University of Cambridge West Hub, Cambridge, by Jestico + Whiles
- WongAvery Gallery, Cambridge, by Níall McLaughlin Architects
- 51-53 Argyle Street, Cambridge, by Borough Architects
RIBA East Jury Chair Gavin Henderson, Principal Director of Stanton Williams, said:
“The diverse range of projects shortlisted this year reflects the breadth of architectural talent and the ambition of clients working across the region.
“It is particularly encouraging to see schemes that embrace high levels of sustainability, while also focusing on enhancing the experience and wellbeing of their occupants. These are projects that respond with ingenuity to contemporary challenges and their unique contexts, creating characterful places of lasting value.”
The RIBA Regional Awards shortlists for 2024 will be announced from 8 to 23 February. Check back throughout this period for shortlist publications.
All projects shortlisted for RIBA Regional Awards will be visited by a regional jury, and the winning projects will be announced later this spring.
The winners will then be considered for several RIBA Special Awards, including the RIBA Sustainability Award (sponsored by Autodesk) and RIBA Building of the Year (sponsored by EH Smith), before being considered for a highly coveted RIBA National Award, which will be announced in summer.
The shortlist for the RIBA Stirling Prize – the UK’s best new building – will be drawn from the RIBA National Award-winning projects, and announced in September. The Stirling Prize winner will be announced in October.
