Nine West Midlands projects shortlisted for RIBA awards
A Birmingham railway station and a huge new hospital are among nine projects shortlisted for RIBA’s regional architecture awards.
The Royal Institute of British Architects unveiled its shortlist for the prestigious prize this week, with a slot in the institute’s national awards also up for grabs when the winners are announced this spring.
The shortlisted projects are:
- Animal Studies Centre by Cullinan Studio
- Corner Farm Taw by Fitzwilliam Architects
- Jazz House by Errand Studio
- Kepax Footbridge by Moxon Architects and Jacobs (Engineering)
- Malvern Pool House by Klas Hyllen Architecture
- Midland Metropolitan University Hospital by HKS, Cagni Williams, Sonnemann Toon
- Staffordshire History Centre by Pringle Richards Sharratt
- The Parks by Stolon Studio
- University Station by Associated Architects, Mott MacDonald, Volker Fitzpatrick
RIBA West Midlands Jury Chair, Svetlana Solomonova, Architect Director at BDP, said the shortlist reflects the “breadth and ambition” of architectural practice across the region.
“The selected projects demonstrate a considered and intelligent approach to working with complex sites, existing buildings, and infrastructure, showcasing thoughtful strategies for retention, reuse, resource conservation, and resilience,” she said.
“Spanning a wide range of scales, from regeneration-focused interventions to larger civic projects, the shortlist places strong emphasis on inclusivity, sustainability, and long-term value.
“Together, these projects elevate architectural quality while responding sensitively to context, purpose and the needs of the communities they serve.”
Winners will be considered for RIBA’s national award, set to be announced in the summer. The shortlist for the RIBA Stirling Prize – awarded for the UK’s best new building – will be drawn from the RIBA National Award-winning projects and announced in September. The Stirling Prize winner will be announced in October.
