The Royal Institute
of British Architects (RIBA) has announced the 54 winners of 2019 RIBA National Awards for architecture.
The awards, which
have been presented since 1966, recognise the UK’s best new construction
projects and provide an insight into the UK’s design and economic trends.
From a small
rammed-stone pavilion on the site where King John signed the Magna Carta (Writ
in Water) to the vast redevelopment of one of London’s busiest transport
terminals (London Bridge); from significant investment in cultural landmarks
(Bristol Old Vic and V&A Dundee) to a new model for communal living
(Marmalade Lane) – this year’s award-winning buildings showcase the
extraordinary breadth and brilliance of UK architecture today.
RIBA President Ben
Derbyshire said: “Despite the political and economic challenges of recent
years, our 2019 RIBA National Award winners show that UK architecture is highly
adaptable, immensely talented and as community-focused as ever.
"I am
particularly heartened that more than one third (20 of 54) of our winners have
creatively adapted existing buildings. Given the scale of the global
environmental challenge, we must encourage sustainable development and
investment in buildings of the highest quality – projects that will inspire and
meet the needs of generations to come.
"At a time when
the country is crying out for innovative, high-quality affordable housing, I am
pleased we have been able to recognise some exemplar schemes. I encourage all
local authorities and developers to look to these projects for inspiration and
rise to the challenge of building the homes people want and need.
"Our 2019 RIBA
National Award-winning buildings are innovators and mould-breakers –
congratulations to every client, architect and construction team for their
combined talent and tenacity.”
The 2019 RIBA
National Award winners can be found here - https://www.architecture.com/knowledge-and-resources/knowledge-landing-page/riba-announces-2019-national-award-winners
