Twenty three projects, ranging from Bodmin Jail hotel in Cornwall to a reconstruction of a Roman villa at the luxurious Newt Hotel in Somerset have been shortlisted for the 2023 RIBA (Royal Institute of British Architects) South West Awards.
The shortlisted projects are:
- Argal Home Farm, Cornwall by Woldon Architects
- Ashridge Estate, Devon by Daykin Marshall Studio
- Beezantium, Somerset by Invisible Studio
- Blackbird by _andlyons architects with Hamish Herford
- Cove Ridge, Devon by Coffey Architects
- Cowshed, Dorset by David Kohn Architects
- Dazzle Treehouse, Dorset by BEAM Architects
- East Quay, Somerset by Invisible Studio
- Forest Road SNUG home, Bristol by Ecomotive
- House with Courtyards, Cornwall by Invisible Studio
- Innovation Studio, Bournemouth by Peter Cook
- Made of Sand, Devon by Studio Weave
- Market Hall, Devonport, Devon by Le Page Architects Limited
- Orchard View by Hayward Smart Architects
- Park House, Bath by Designscape Architects
- Pinwheel Treehouse, Dorset by BEAM Architects
- Roman Baths Clore Learning Centre, Bath by Feilden Clegg Bradley Studios
- The Bodmin Jail Hotel and Visitor Attraction, Cornwall by Twelve Architects & Masterplanners
- The Old Dairy, Wiltshire by James Grayley Architects
- The Pottering Shed, Dorset by Studio MUTT
- The Roman Villa Experience, Somerset by Stonewood Design
- University of Bristol Senate House, Bristol by Feilden Clegg Bradley Studios
- Wootton Bassett Infants' School, Swindon by NVB Architects
South West Jury Chair and Principal at McMahon Architecture, Louise McMahon said the shortlisted projects is a demonstration of the extremely high standard of architecture in the South West.
She said: " Across all typologies the skill and ingenuity on show from both architects and clients is joyously evident; from inspiring community led regeneration projects, to creative repurposing of existing buildings and intriguing, finely detailed, interventions in the landscape. Sustainability is central to many projects, and it is heartening to see these principles playing such a prominent role in the design process."
All shortlisted projects will be assessed by a regional jury, and the winning projects will be announced later this spring.
Regional Award winners are considered for several RIBA Special Awards including the RIBA Sustainability Award and the RIBA Building of the Year.
Regional Award winners will also be considered for a highly coveted RIBA National Award in recognition of their architectural excellence, the results of which will be announced in the Summer.
The shortlist for the RIBA Stirling Prize for the best building of the year will then be drawn from the RIBA National Award-winning projects, and the Stirling Prize winner will be announced in October.
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