13 projects, including the transformation of derelict barns into a Passivhaus home and a museum housed in a restored Victorian rectory have been shortlisted for the RIBA (Royal Institute of British Architects) South West and Wessex Awards 2025.
The shortlisted projects are:
A House of Wood Shingle by Forgeworks Architects
Ferry House by AR Design Studio
Hazelmead, Bridport Cohousing by Barefoot Architects
Melville by Gillespie Yunnie Architects
One Portwall Square by Allford Hall Monaghan Morris
Shire End West by rak architecture
Studio Cottag by Ashton Architecture
The Cowshed by Design Storey
The Orchards by Prewett Bizley Architects
The Story of Emily by Stonewood Design
The Tin Barn by Arbor Architects
Two-Family House by Rundell Associates
Wye House by Hall + Bednarczyk Architects
Read all shortlists for the RIBA UK Award 2025.
RIBA South West and Wessex Jury Chair Rob Gregory, Head of Campus Planning and Design, University of Bristol, said:
“With nine homes in contention this year, domestic architecture in the South West region remains as strong as ever. This year's shortlist showcases a wide range of projects, from stand-alone new builds, to holistic transformations of existing properties, and discrete extensions.
Alongside these, the jury is looking forward to visiting new workplaces, cultural venues and community housing, on a carefully choreographed journey that extends over 135 miles - from the suburbs of Bath, to the far reaches of West Cornwall.”
All projects shortlisted for RIBA 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 – 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.
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