Stirling Prize, UK’s Most Prestigious Architectural Award Reveals Shortlist for 2022 Edition

The RIBA Stirling Prize is the UK’s most prestigious architecture award. The award is given to the architect of the building thought to be the most significant of the year for the evolution of architecture and the built environment.

The six buildings contending for the coveted 2022 RIBA Stirling Prize have now been revealed.

Commenting on the shortlist, RIBA President Simon Allford said:

“As we grapple with housing, energy and climate crises, these six projects give cause for optimism, each offering innovative solutions to the challenges of today and the future. From major capital city regeneration programmes to new visions for higher education, they all share the ambition to deliver generous architecture fit for a low-carbon future.

Four of the shortlisted schemes provide new spaces to interact and learn. These formal and informal settings – schools, colleges and community centres – epitomise how to design for sustained community benefit. They are joined by ambitious new housing developments on compact and complex sites that set a benchmark for investment in high quality, desirable urban homes.

All six buildings are informed by close consultation and collaboration with clients, contractors and the community. The result: outstanding and welcoming architecture that lifts the spirit of all who engage with it.

All six are also underpinned by their understanding of construction’s responsibility to mitigate and adapt to our climate crisis. From the reuse and upgrade of existing buildings to the conscious specification of low-carbon materials and technologies, to the thoughtful design of hybrid, flexible spaces – these schemes consider their environment and give generously to their community.

In their architects’ attention to detail, and their clients’ determination and commitment, these six projects distinguish themselves and represent the best of UK architecture today. Together they demonstrate the power of exceptional architecture to enhance lives. My congratulations to everyone involved.”

The shortlisted buildings are:

100 Liverpool Street

by Hopkins Architects for British Land, winning RIBA London Award 2022, RIBA London Client of the Year Award 2022 and RIBA National Award 2022 (sponsored by Forterra)

Forth Valley College - Falkirk Campus

by Reiach and Hall Architects for Forth Valley College of Further and Higher Education, winning RIAS Award 2022 and RIBA National Award 2022 (sponsored by Forterra)

Hackney New Primary School and 333 Kingsland Road

by Henley Halebrown for Downham Road Ltd. (JV), winning RIBA London Award 2022 and RIBA National Award 2022 (sponsored by Forterra)

Orchard Gardens, Elephant Park

by Panter Hudspith Architects for Lendlease, winning RIBA London Award 2022 and RIBA National Award 2022 (sponsored by Forterra)

Sands End Arts and Community Centre

by Mæ Architects for Hammersmith and Fulham Council, winning RIBA London Award 2022 and RIBA London Building of the Year Award 2022 (sponsored by Taylor Maxwell) and RIBA National Award 2022 (sponsored by Forterra)

The New Library, Magdalene College

by Niall McLaughlin Architects for Magdalene College, winning RIBA East Award 2022 and RIBA National Award 2022 (sponsored by Forterra)

The winner of the 2022 RIBA Stirling Prize will be announced on Thursday 13 October 2022 at RIBA, 66 Portland Place in London.