Seventeen buildings, ranging from a skatepark to teaching facilities, have been shortlisted for the 2023 RIBA (Royal Institute of British Architects) South East Awards.
The shortlisted projects are:
- Bayside, Worthing by Allies and Morrison
- Black Timber House by HAPA Architects
- Christs Hospital School Catering and Classrooms by Owers Warwick Architects,
- F51 Sports Park by Hollaway Studio
- Garden Studio, Green Man Cottage by Andrew Paine Architecture
- House in Hove by Farshid Moussavi Architecture,
- Middle Avenue by Rural Office
- Mithras Student Village, University of Brighton by Hassel
- RHS Hilltop by WilkinsonEyre
- Spencer Barn by Zac Monro Architects
- The Cabins by Neat,
- The Pines by Ström Architects
- University of Brighton Business and Law School by Hassell
- Upper Maxted by Hollaway Studio
- Vicarage Farm by Hollaway Studio
- Waterfield House by pH+ Architects
- Wiston Estate Winery by ECE Architecture
RIBA South East Jury Chair Neil MacWilliams, Architect at MICA Architects, said:
“The shortlist provides an inspiring snapshot of architecture in the South East. A common theme evident throughout the shortlist is an examination of contemporary living in its many forms and a reflection on how we might live, play, learn and work in the future. The designs demonstrate considerable skill and care in responding to the needs of the clients, the context of their local communities and the need to build responsibly in the face of a climate crisis. The shortlisted designs are a testament to the tenacity of the clients and the ingenuity of the architects involved.”
All shortlisted projects will be assessed by a regional jury, and the winning projects will be announced later this Spring.
Regional Award winners are considered for several RIBA Special Awards including the RIBA Sustainability Award and the RIBA Building of the Year.
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.
The shortlist for the RIBA Stirling Prize for the best building of the year will then be drawn from the RIBA National Award-winning projects, and the Stirling Prize winner will be announced in October.
The RIBA Small Project of the Year is sponsored by Gaggenau and RIBA Building of the Year is sponsored by EH Smith. The Sustainability Award is sponsored by Autodesk.
If you are a member of the press seeking more information on the RIBA South East Awards shortlist (including access to images) please email Eleanor Finlay.
