A listed church which has been converted into a thriving community hub has been named the North East’s best building.
The winners of the 2023 RIBA (Royal Institute of British Architects) North East Awards have been announced, championing schemes for their regional importance as pieces of architecture. The creatively restored 17Nineteen building in Sunderland, by Mosedale Gillat Architects, was named RIBA North East building of the year award 2023, having already scooped a highly commended award at the Constructing Excellence North East awards.
The Grade I listed redundant church Holy Trinity was on Historic England’s at-risk register and has been transformed in s £2.6m restoration project to create a new community and cultural hub. 17Nineteen won the North East building of the year Award 2023 as well as the North East conservation award.
