Date: 23 April 09
Author: Caroline Ednie, Web Editor
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A Scottish shortlist of ten buildings has been announced for the 2009 RIBA Awards, with the winners due to be unveiled on Friday 1st May. The RIBA Awards, among the most prestigious annual architectural awards in the UK, are given for buildings that achieve the highest architectural standards and make a substantial contribution to the local environment. The awards have been running continuously since 1966.
The judging panel for this year, chaired by architect Piers Gough, also included architect Allan Murray, a Fellow of the RIAS, and, Rob Gregory RIBA, Assistant Editor of Architecture Review. Piers Gough commented: “This year’s shortlist exemplifies the strong architectural culture in Scotland. The tradition of rigour is tempered by beauty and humanity.”
Arnie Dunn, President of the Royal Incorporation of Architects in Scotland, said: “We are delighted that Scotland has once again come up with such a strong list of submissions. These buildings are undoubtedly among the best in the UK and we are hopeful that Scotland will achieve a significant number of RIBA awards this year.”
The shortlist for Scotland comprises the following buildings (listed alphabetically):
Click on the following Buildings and Places links to view each project in detail. Click on images to enlarge
Affordable Housing, Gunsgreenhill, Eyemouth by Oliver Chapman Architects
www.scottisharchitecture.com/article/view/Gungreenshill+Affordable+Housing
Image: Angus Bremner
Beatson Institute New Cancer Research Facility, Glasgow by Reiach & Hall Architects
www.scottisharchitecture.com/article/view/Beatson+Institute%2C+University+of+Glasgow
Image: Paul Zanre
Drummond House, Meigle, Perthshire by LJRH Architects
www.scottisharchitecture.com/article/view/Drummond+House
Image: Graeme Hutton and Archie Wilson
Jordanhill School New Teaching Block, Glasgow by Elder and Cannon Architects
www.scottisharchitecture.com/article/view/Jordanhill+School+New+Teaching+Block
Image: Keith Hunter Photography
Moore Street Housing, Glasgow by Richard Murphy Architects with Elder & Cannon Architects, JM Architects and Page \ Park Architects
www.scottisharchitecture.com/article/view/Moore+Street%2C+Gallowgate
Image: Andrew Lee
North Glasgow College by RMJM
www.scottisharchitecture.com/article/view/North+Glasgow+College
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Image: Keith Hunter Photography
Pollok Civic Realm, Glasgow by Archial Architects Ltd
www.scottisharchitecture.com/article/view/Pollok+Civic+Realm
Image: Andrew Lee
The Potterrow Development, University of Edinburgh by Bennetts Associates
www.scottisharchitecture.com/article/view/Informatics+Forum%2C+University+of+Edinburgh
Image: Keith Hunter Photography
St Paul’s and St George’s Church, Edinburgh by Lee Boyd Ltd
www.scottisharchitecture.com/article/view/St+Paul%E2%80%99s+%26+St+George%E2%80%99s+Episcopal+Church
Image: Malcolm Innes
The Printworks, Glasgow by Cameron Webster Architects
www.scottisharchitecture.com/article/view/The+Printworks%2C+Glasgow
Image: Martin Phillimore
