2021 RIBA Stirling Prize shortlist unveiled for the UK's best new building

2021-09-16T11:52:00-04:00

The shortlist has been announced for the 2021 RIBA Stirling Prize, awarded each year to the UK’s best new building. Six buildings will be in contention for the award, which is now in its 25th edition. Among the projects vying for the award are a mosque in Cambridge, a bridge on the south coast of England, and a residential and office scheme in London with a distinctive limestone façade.

“The 2021 RIBA Stirling Prize shortlist demonstrates the innovation and ambition that lies at the heart of exceptional architecture,” said RIBA President Simon Allford on the shortlist’s unveiling. “As we navigate major global challenges, from a global pandemic to the climate emergency, this shortlist demonstrates the critical role that UK architects play in creating thoughtful and sustainable places and spaces.”

The overall winner of the 2021 Stirling Prize will be revealed on October 14th. Below, we have compiled the six shortlisted projects, along with an extract of the jury citation for each. ...

The New Stone Age: architects rediscover an ancient building material

2020-03-04T18:37:00-05:00

“Stone,” says architect Amin Taha, “is the great forgotten material of our time. In 99% of cases, it’s cheaper and greener to use stone in a structural way, as opposed to concrete or steel, but we mostly just think of using it for cladding.”

Oliver Wainwright's takeaways from The New Stone Age, a current exhibition at the Building Centre in London.

The "great forgotten material of our time" appears to be bracing for somewhat of a comeback with architects like Amin Taha of London-based practice GROUPWORK (also one of the exhibition's cocurators) who are rediscovering many environmental, structural, fireproofing, and ultimately economic advantages of stone over concrete and steel structures.

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One week to go before The New Stone Age! An exhibition curated by Amin Taha @groupwork_arch, Steve Webb @webbyates, Pierre Bidaud @stonemasonry_comp_stonestair and the Building Centre team. Thank you @polycordesign and @stonemasonry_comp_stonestair for supporting. #NewStoneAge Image: 15 Clerkenwell Close by @timothysoarphotographer.

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2021 RIBA Stirling Prize shortlist unveiled for the UK's best new building

The New Stone Age: architects rediscover an ancient building material