07 September 2017
The Royal Institute of British Architects (°ÄÃÅÍõÖÐÍõ) has today (Thursday 7 September 2017) announced the shortlist for the °ÄÃÅÍõÖÐÍõ Client of the Year 2017. The annual award, supported by The Bloxham Charitable Trust, recognises the role that a good client plays in the creation of fine architecture.
The 2017 shortlist is:
- Bedales School
for Bedales School Art and Design Building, Hampshire by Feilden Clegg Bradley Studios - Forestry Commission
for Wolfson Tree Management Centre, Gloucestershire by Invisible Studio; also Stihl Treetop Walkway by Glenn Howells Architects - London Borough of Enfield
for Dujardin Mews, London by Karakusevic Carson Architects (with Maccreanor Lavington) - Tate
for Tate Modern Blavatnik Building (Switch House), London by Herzog & de Meuron
The winner of °ÄÃÅÍõÖÐÍõ Client of the Year 2017 will be announced at the °ÄÃÅÍõÖÐÍõ Stirling Prize party on Tuesday 31 October at The Roundhouse in central London.
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Notes to editors:
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+44 (0) 20 7580 5533 - Previous winners of °ÄÃÅÍõÖÐÍõ Client of the Year include Westmorland Ltd (2016), National Theatre (2015), Manchester Metropolitan University (2014), National Trust (2013) and the Olympic Delivery Authority (2012).
- The Royal Institute of British Architects (@°ÄÃÅÍõÖÐÍõ) is a global professional membership body that serves its members and society in order to deliver better buildings and places, stronger communities and a sustainable environment.
Follow @°ÄÃÅÍõÖÐÍõ on Twitter for regular updates - Tom Bloxham MBE of Urban Splash supports the °ÄÃÅÍõÖÐÍõ Client of the Year award through his charity The Bloxham Charitable Trust.
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