RIBA selects six small projects for the 2023 Stephen Lawrence Prize

RIBA is continuing with its spate of 2023 awards program announcements today with the selection of six projects that will vie for the prestigious Stephen Lawrence Prize, an annual contest that honors the slain aspiring architect in what is now its 25th year.As was previously reported, this is the first year in which the Prize will be selected from a list exclusively comprised of early-career architects in a move “aimed at celebrating new architectural talent" and in line with the election of Muyiwa Oki as its next President last year.  RIBA shares: "As part of the eligibility changes this year, an architecture student will join the jury on behalf of the Stephen Lawrence Day Foundation and go on to be mentored by the winning project architect." As in past years, the contest rewards projects that were completed with a budget of under £1 million.Matthew Goldschmied, Jury Chair and Managing Trustee at the Marco Goldschmied Foundation, said: “From projects that make creative use of existing structures and everyday materials, to public spaces that bring communities together, this year’s shortlist celebrates an inspiring range of forward-thinking projects and six brilliantly talented early career architects. These are buildings that all address accessibility and social equity in some way, reminding us that excellent design can enrich people’s everyday lives.”   The six shortlisted projects are as follows: A House for Artists by Apparata ArchitectsRead the full post on Bustler