The reinvention of a 17th-century farmhouse, a wellbeing centre for cancer patients and a temple set within the South Downs National Park are among 12 projects shortlisted for the RIBA (Royal Institute of British Architects) South Awards 2024.
The projects that have been shortlisted are:
- Bear’s Reach, Bicester, Oxfordshire, by Taw Fitzwilliam Architects and Charlie Luxton Design
- Black House Farm, South Downs National Park, Hampshire, by Robin Lee Architecture
- Cheng Yu Tung Building, Jesus College, Oxford, Oxfordshire, by MICA Architects
- Chestnut Plantation, Lyndhurst, Hampshire, by John Pardey Architects
- Harwell Hide, Oxford, Oxfordshire, by Bell Phillips
- Maggie’s Southampton, Hampshire, by Al_A
- New Temple Complex, Rake, Hampshire, by James Gorst Architects
- Ravelin Sports Centre, University of Portsmouth, Hampshire, by FaulknerBrowns Architects
- School Green Centre, Reading, Berkshire, by AOC Architecture
- Wadham College, Oxford, Oxfordshire, by AL_A
- Warren View House, Winchester, Hampshire, by Niall McAleenan Architects and Studio September
- Woodstock Apartments, Oxford, Oxfordshire, by Adrian James Architects
RIBA South Jury Chair Jennifer Dyne, Associate of David Kohn Architects, said:
“From colleges to cottages, the South proves to be ambitious at any scale. The shortlisted projects challenge conventions around re-use, materials, context, conservation and typologies - opening up conversations about setting, sustainability, and the stories behind each building.
“These dialogues will no doubt continue as we visit the shortlist. Travelling the region visiting houses, halls, and even hides – it should make for a didactic few days.”
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.
