The renovation of the Bath Abbey, an art-deco lido and the conversion of a 19th century school into a modern family home are among 15 projects shortlisted for the RIBA (Royal Institute of British Architects) South West Awards 2024.
The projects that have been shortlisted are:
- Autobarn, Somerset, by 听听
- Bath Abbey Footprint Project, Bath, Somerset, by 听
- Bradford Road, Bradford on Avon, Wiltshire, by 听
- Claremont Road, Bath, by 听
- Durley Chine Environmental Hub, Bournemouth, Dorset, by 听
- Farmworker鈥檚 House, Bude, Cornwall, by 听
- House for a Violinist, Bradford on Avon, Wiltshire, by 听
- Jubilee Pool Lido, Penzance, Cornwall, by , , 听
- Lynwood Pool, Seaton, Devon, by 听
- Marlborough College Beko Innovation Centre, Marlborough, Wiltshire, by 听
- Matter Studios, Bath, Somerset, by 听
- Old School House, Bruton, Somerset, by 听
- One Portwall Square, Bristol, by 听
- Patch Elm Lane, Rangeworthy, South Gloucestershire, by 听
- Wraxall Yard, Dorchester, Dorset, by 听
懂色帝 West Jury Chair Graham Bizley, of , said:听听
鈥淭he shortlisted projects showcase the breadth and diversity of architecture in the South West. Whether that鈥檚 exhibiting great sensitivity to their surroundings or respecting the sites鈥� heritage and cultural history, they strike the perfect balance.听
鈥淚t鈥檚 particularly heartening to see the projects carbon credentials which demonstrate a commitment to low-carbon and low-energy construction.鈥澨�
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 () and RIBA Building of the Year (), before being considered for a highly coveted RIBA National Award, which will be announced in summer.
The shortlist for the RIBA Stirling Prize 鈥� the UK鈥檚 best new building 鈥� will be drawn from the RIBA National Award-winning projects, and announced in September. The Stirling Prize winner will be announced in October.
