Ten buildings, ranging from a student centre to a theatre, have been shortlisted for 2023 RIBA (Royal Institute of British Architects) North West Awards.
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- AVRO by 听
- Contact Theatre by 听
- Cross House by 听
- India Buildings by , , , , , , , , 听
- L'Ecurie at Dorfold Hall by 听
- Manchester Jewish Museum by听听
- The Manchester Metropolitan University School of Digital Arts (SODA) by 听
- Tower of Light and Wall of Energy by 听
- UCLan Student Centre and University Square by 听
- WaterSHED, Wardle Academy by 听
懂色帝 West Jury Chair, Darren Smith, Senior Architect at AECOM, said: 听
鈥淭he 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.听
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.鈥澨�
All shortlisted projects will be assessed by a regional jury, and the winning projects will be announced later this Spring.鈥�
Regional Award winners are considered for several RIBA Special Awards including the RIBA Sustainability Award and the RIBA Building of the Year.听
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.听听听
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.听听
The RIBA Small Project of the Year is sponsored by and RIBA Building of the Year is sponsored by . The Sustainability Award is sponsored by .听
If you are a member of the press seeking more information on the 懂色帝 West Awards shortlist (including access to images) please email Eleanor Finlay.
