Ten buildings, ranging from a student centre to a theatre, have been shortlisted for 2023 RIBA (Royal Institute of British Architects) North West Awards.
The shortlisted projects are:
- AVRO by stephenson hamilton risley STUDIO
- Contact Theatre by Sheppard Robson
- Cross House by Scott Donald Architecture
- India Buildings by AECOM, Curtins, CWC, Falconer Chester Hall, Overbury, Ryder Architecture, Turner & Townsend, TFT, Ward Robinson
- L'Ecurie at Dorfold Hall by ZOË POLYA-VITRY Ltd
- Manchester Jewish Museum by Citizens Design Bureau
- The Manchester Metropolitan University School of Digital Arts (SODA) by Feilden Clegg Bradley Studios
- Tower of Light and Wall of Energy by Tonkin Liu
- UCLan Student Centre and University Square by Hawkins\Brown
- WaterSHED, Wardle Academy by BDP
RIBA North West Jury Chair, Darren Smith, Senior Architect at AECOM, said:
“The entrants highlight the great work being built in the region. Those shortlisted demonstrate the vision and high standard required and more. Each shows what is possible when good design is allowed and encouraged to flourish.
These projects are the result of years of considered design and collaborative working, resulting in purposeful spaces which beguile, stimulate, and offer comfort to their users and the public at large.”
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 in the UK 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 North West Awards shortlist (including access to images) please email Eleanor Finlay.
