A creatively restored Grade I listed church in Sunderland (17Nineteen), a zinc-clad extension to a Georgian house in Durham (Gilesgate, Durham) and a highly energy-efficient Passivhaus in rural Northumberland (Godwit House) are amongst the six projects announced as winners of a 2023 RIBA North East Awards. Presented since 1966, RIBA’s awards set the standard for great architecture across the country.
The winners were announced at a ceremony this evening, at which 17Nineteen was named RIBA North East Building of the Year Award 2023 (sponsored by EH Smith).
The 2023 RIBA North East Award winning projects are:
- 17Nineteen by Mosedale Gillat Architects - Restored Grade I listed church, transformed into cultural hub for the City of Sunderland
- City Hall by FaulknerBrowns Architects - Civic building combining offices, and municipal services and community outreach spaces
- Gilesgate Durham by Building Design (Northern) Ltd - Zinc clad extension to a Grade II listed Georgian house within the Durham City Conservation Area
- Godwit House by MawsonKerr - Timber cassette three-bedroom Passivhaus in Northumberland
- Newcastle Cathedral: Common Ground in Sacred Space by Purcell Architecture Limited (Purcell) - Restoration and renewal of Newcastle Cathedral – a project over 10 years in the making
- St Hilda's Church and Kirkleatham Parish Centre by Chance de Silva - Sustainable community church and parish centre in North Yorkshire
The six projects were selected by the expert jury, who visited all shortlisted projects.
RIBA President, Simon Allford, said:
“Winning a RIBA regional award is a fantastic achievement. These projects, selected by a rigorous peer review process, represent the very best of the region’s new architecture. Inspiring buildings and spaces bring joy to all our lives, and this year’s award winners certainly fit that bill. Many congratulations to all.”
Full list of the regional special awards announced this evening:
- 17Nineteen - RIBA North East Building of the Year Award 2023 (sponsored by EH Smith) and RIBA North East Conservation Award 2023
- Gilesgate, Durham - RIBA North East Project Architect of the Year Award 2023
- Godwit House - RIBA North East Sustainability Award 2023 (sponsored by Autodesk)
- St Hilda's Church and Kirkleatham Parish Centre – RIBA North East Client of the Year 2023
RIBA North East Award winners will now be considered for a highly coveted RIBA National Award in recognition of their architectural excellence, to be announced on 22 June. The shortlist for the RIBA Stirling Prize for the best building of the year will be drawn from the RIBA National Award-winning projects later in the year.
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- RIBA Special Awards are sponsored by Gaggenau, EH Smith and Autodesk.
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