Fourteen projects, including a new hospital wing, a renovation of a grade II* listed church and a small woodland sauna have been shortlisted for the RIBA (Royal Institute of British Architects) South East Awards 2025.
The shortlisted projects are:
Brighton Dome Corn Exchange and Studio Theatre by Feilden Clegg Bradley Studios
Bury Gate Farm by Sandy Rendel Architects by Sandy Rendel Architects
Courtyard House by AAVA ARCHITECTS
Field House – Sussex by Wilkinson King
Hastings House by Hugh Strange Architects
High Street Swanley by Bell Phillips
Knepp Wilding Kitchen and Shop by Kaner Olette Architects
Louisa Martindale Building (3Ts), Royal Sussex County Hospital by BDP
Sea, Sky House by Liddicoat & Goldhill
Sheerness Dockyard Church by Hugh Broughton Architects
The Drying Shed Sauna by Built Works
The Spencer Building, Worth School by Tim Ronalds Architects
Three Oaks by Nick Willson Architects
Triangle House by Artefact
RIBA South East Jury Chair Lisa Shell, director of Lisa Shell Architects, said:
"This year’s shortlist showcases an impressive variety of projects, with budgets spanning from the tens of thousands to tens of millions. In addition to the broad selection of one-off houses, purposes range from health to education, leisure to culture, and mixed-use, with each project reflecting the architectural ambition and inventiveness of the South East region.
High quality residential self-build projects stand alongside inspiring conservation efforts, demonstrating an impressive range of construction and design approaches that thoughtfully respond to today’s challenging climate.”
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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