{"id":776428,"date":"2025-02-26T09:00:25","date_gmt":"2025-02-26T09:00:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.architectsjournal.co.uk\/?p=776428"},"modified":"2025-02-26T09:19:24","modified_gmt":"2025-02-26T09:19:24","slug":"riba-reveals-13-strong-shortlist-for-south-west-wessex-awards","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.architectsjournal.co.uk\/news\/riba-reveals-13-strong-shortlist-for-south-west-wessex-awards","title":{"rendered":"RIBA reveals 13-strong shortlist for South West & Wessex awards"},"content":{"rendered":"

The shortlist includes a museum housed in a restored Victorian rectory<\/a> in St Ives, Cornwall, by Bath and London-based Stonewood Design<\/a> and a co-housing development with 53 net zero affordable homes<\/a> by rising stars Barefoot Architects.<\/p>\n

Allford Hall Monaghan Morris (AHMM), which led the London regional shortlist<\/a> with four shortlisted projects, is also among the South West & Wessex finalists with a new-build office in Bristol for developer Nord.<\/a><\/p>\n

A smattering of one-off homes on the shortlist include a new-build family home overlooking Mawgan Porth bay<\/a> in Cornwall by Rundell Associates, a home in two Grade II-listed Arts and Crafts buildings<\/a> by Ashton Architecture, and a three-winged private house near Salisbury<\/a> by AR Design Studio.<\/p>\n

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Studio Cottage by Ashton Architecture<\/p>\n\t

Source:Agnese Sanvito<\/p><\/div>\n

Of last year\u2019s 15 projects<\/a> shortlisted for a RIBA South West regional award, 10 projects went on to win one.<\/p>\n

Winners in 2024 included<\/a> Feilden Clegg Bradley Studios\u2019 \u2018meticulous\u2019 Bath Abbey Footprint Project, ScottWhitbyStudio\u2019s Jubilee Pool Lido, an upgrade of an Art Deco swimming pool in Penzance, and Footprint Architects\u2019 beachfront \u2018centre for innovation\u2019 in Bournemouth, which won overall South West Building of Year<\/a>.<\/p>\n

RIBA South West & Wessex jury chair Rob Gregory, head of campus planning and design at the University of Bristol, said the wide range of projects on this year\u2019s shortlist, \u2018from standalone new builds, to holistic transformations of existing properties, and discrete extensions\u2019, shows that \u2018domestic architecture in the South West region remains as strong as ever\u2019.<\/p>\n

He added: \u2018Alongside these, the jury is looking forward to visiting new workplaces, cultural venues and community housing, on a carefully choreographed journey that extends over 135 miles from the suburbs of Bath, to the far reaches of West Cornwall.\u2019<\/p>\n

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A House of Wood Shingle by Forgeworks Architects<\/p>\n\t

Source:French Tye<\/p><\/div>\n

All projects shortlisted for RIBA regional awards will be visited by a jury, with the winners announced later this spring.<\/p>\n

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, to be announced in the summer.<\/p>\n

The shortlist for the RIBA Stirling Prize \u2013 the UK\u2019s best new building \u2013 will be drawn from the RIBA National Award-winning projects and announced in September.<\/p>\n

The Stirling Prize winner will be announced in October.<\/p>\n

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Hazelmead, Bridport Cohousing by Barefoot Architects<\/p>\n\t

Source:Rebecca Noakes<\/p><\/div>\n

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Shortlist for 2025 RIBA South West & Wessex architecture awards<\/h2>\n