Twenty three projects, ranging from a former prison to aÌýreconstruction of a Roman villa,Ìýhave been shortlisted for the 2023 °ÄÃÅÍõÖÐÍõ (Royal Institute of British Architects) South West Awards.Ìý Ìý
The shortlisted projects are:Ìý Ìý
- Argal Home Farm by Ìý
- Ashridge Estate by Ìý
- Beezantium by Ìý
- Blackbird byÌý with Hamish HerefordÌý
- Cove Ridge by Ìý
- Cowshed by Ìý
- Dazzle by Ìý
- East Quay by Ìý
- Forest Road SNUG home by Ìý
- House with Courtyards by Ìý
- Innovation Studio by Ìý
- Made of Sand by Ìý
- Market Hall, Devonport by Ìý
- Orchard View by Ìý
- Park House by Ìý
- Pinwheel by Ìý
- Roman Baths Clore Learning Centre by Ìý
- The Bodmin Jail Hotel and Visitor Attraction by Ìý
- The Old Dairy by Ìý
- The Pottering Shed by Ìý
- The Roman Villa Experience by Ìý
- University of Bristol Senate House by Ìý
- Wootton Bassett Infants' School by Ìý
South West Jury Chair and Principal at McMahon Architecture, Louise McMahon said:Ìý
“This year's wealth of shortlisted projects is a demonstration of the extremely high and exciting standard of architecture within the South West region.Ìý Across all typologies the skill and ingenuity on show from both architects and clients is joyously evident; from inspiring community led regeneration projects, toÌýcreative repurposing of existing buildings andÌýintriguing,Ìýfinely detailed, interventions in the landscape.ÌýSustainability is central to many projects, and it is heartening to see these principlesÌýplaying such a prominent role in the design process."Ìý
All shortlisted projects will be assessed by a regional jury, and the winning projects will be announced later this spring. Ìý
Regional Award winners are considered for several °ÄÃÅÍõÖÐÍõ Special Awards including the °ÄÃÅÍõÖÐÍõ Sustainability Award and the °ÄÃÅÍõÖÐÍõ Building of the Year.Ìý
Regional Award winners will also be considered for a highly coveted °ÄÃÅÍõÖÐÍõ National Award in recognition of their architectural excellence, the results of which will be announced in the Summer.ÌýÌýÌý
The shortlist for the °ÄÃÅÍõÖÐÍõ Stirling Prize for the best building of the year will then be drawn from the °ÄÃÅÍõÖÐÍõ National Award-winning projects, and the Stirling Prize winner will be announced in October.ÌýÌý
The °ÄÃÅÍõÖÐÍõ Small Project of the Year is sponsored by and °ÄÃÅÍõÖÐÍõ Building of the Year is sponsored by . The Sustainability Award is sponsored by .
If you are a member of the press seeking more information on the °ÄÃÅÍõÖÐÍõ South West Awards shortlist (including access to images) please email Eleanor Finlay.