RIBA's 2024 Client of the Year shortlist highlights patrons delivering socially-minded architecture in the UK

The Royal Institute of British Architects has announced the shortlist for the 2024 Client of the Year. The annual award recognizes clients who commission outstanding and transformative architecture.This year's list features four clients for their work on projects, including a special educational needs and disabilities school, a community hub, an accessible retreat, and a new culture center. Among the highlighted projects, Wraxall Yard by Clementine Blakemore Architects is also shortlisted for the 2024 Stirling Prize and the Stephen Lawrence Prize."This is a truly inspiring shortlist," Simon Henley, Chair of the RIBA Client of the Year 2024, remarked. "It celebrates four clients who have each shown huge courage and determination in commissioning and stewarding their buildings to fruition. Each brings with it incredible social value to its communities and constituencies."The winner of the Award will be announced at the RIBA Stirling Prize ceremony on October 16th in London.Derbyshire County Council for Alfreton Park Community Special School by Curl la Tourelle Head Architecture in AlfretonRead the full post on Bustler