RIBA announces its 2021 Client of the Year shortlist
The client-designer dynamic being the basis of every good architectural relationship, RIBA has issued an award every year recognizing the clients and patronage behind some of the UK’s most inspiring projects.This year’s list includes some familiar names like English Heritage in addition to leading academic institutions like the University of Warwick. Past winners include Network Rail (2019), Argent LLP (2018), Bedales School (2017), Westmorland Ltd (2016), the National Theatre (2015), Manchester Metropolitan University (2014), National Trust (2013), and the Olympic Delivery Authority (2012).“The Client of the Year shortlist has very strong contenders — some of which are also in the running for the 2021 RIBA Stirling Prize — which show their long-term commitment to the quality of the architecture commissions,” 2021 juror Jo Bacon said in a statement. “Our shortlist demonstrates the courage and commitment of clients, determined to help create something with vision, ambition and innovation.”The winner of the RIBA Client of the Year Award 2021 will be announced at the Stirling Prize ceremony on October 14th at Coventry Cathedral. Have a look at the full list of shortlisted candidates below.English Heritage for Tintagel Castle Footbridge by Ney & Partners and William Matthews Associates & Walmer Castle and Gardens Learning Centre (with the Heritage Lottery Fund) by Adam Richards ArchitectsRead the full post on Bustler
The client-designer dynamic being the basis of every good architectural relationship, RIBA has issued an award every year recognizing the clients and patronage behind some of the UK’s most inspiring projects.
This year’s list includes some familiar names like English Heritage in addition to leading academic institutions like the University of Warwick. Past winners include Network Rail (2019), Argent LLP (2018), Bedales School (2017), Westmorland Ltd (2016), the National Theatre (2015), Manchester Metropolitan University (2014), National Trust (2013), and the Olympic Delivery Authority (2012).
“The Client of the Year shortlist has very strong contenders — some of which are also in the running for the 2021 RIBA Stirling Prize — which show their long-term commitment to the quality of the architecture commissions,” 2021 juror Jo Bacon said in a statement. “Our shortlist demonstrates the courage and commitment of clients, determined to help create something with vision, ambition and innovation.”
The winner of the RIBA Client of the Year Award 2021 will be announced at the Stirling Prize ceremony on October 14th at Coventry Cathedral.
Have a look at the full list of shortlisted candidates below.
English Heritage for Tintagel Castle Footbridge by Ney & Partners and William Matthews Associates & Walmer Castle and Gardens Learning Centre (with the Heritage Lottery Fund) by Adam Richards Architects
Read the full post on Bustler
