{"id":397551,"date":"2025-09-04T15:17:17","date_gmt":"2025-09-04T15:17:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/397551\/"},"modified":"2025-09-04T15:17:17","modified_gmt":"2025-09-04T15:17:17","slug":"four-london-buildings-have-been-shortlisted-for-a-prestigious-award","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/397551\/","title":{"rendered":"Four London Buildings Have Been Shortlisted For A Prestigious Award"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=\" http:=\"\" class=\"img-fluid\" alt=\"the sun setting behind big ben and the houses of parliament in london\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" data-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/shutterstock_2485849983-2-1-1024x683.jpg\"\/><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tCredit: Mistervlad, via Shutterstock<\/p>\n<p>Never one to turn down the chance to bang on about <strong>how brilliant London is<\/strong>; I come bearing the news that our beloved capital city is back up to its old overachieving tricks. Six buildings from across the UK have been shortlisted for the<strong> RIBA Stirling Prize<\/strong> (AKA the highest architectural accolade in the country). And out of those six shortlisted structures, four of them are in <a href=\"https:\/\/secretldn.com\/best-things-to-do-london\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_self\" class=\"shortcode-outbound-link\" data-has-ga=\"true\" data-ga-type=\"click\" data-label=\"https:\/\/secretldn.com\/best-things-to-do-london\/\" data-action=\"text_cta_0\" data-category=\"click_internal\">London<\/a>. Not bad, hey?<\/p>\n<p>First dished out in 1996, the annual award is given to the brains behind what\u2019s thought to be the country\u2019s <strong>most significant building of the year<\/strong>. Shining a light on the structures that are raising the UK\u2019s architectural bar; buildings are judged on a<strong> variety of criteria<\/strong>, including design vision, innovation and originality, accessibility and sustainability, and client satisfaction.<\/p>\n<p>Last year, London\u2019s shiny new<strong> Lizzy Line<\/strong> nabbed the crown. And we can only hope that its successor will be just as close to home. So, without further ado, these are the <strong>legendary London buildings<\/strong> that have managed to earn themself a comfy spot on this year\u2019s RIBA Stirling Prize shortlist.<\/p>\n<p> Appleby Blue Almhouse, <a href=\"https:\/\/secretldn.com\/things-to-do-in-bermondsey\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_self\" class=\"shortcode-outbound-link\" data-has-ga=\"true\" data-ga-type=\"click\" data-label=\"https:\/\/secretldn.com\/things-to-do-in-bermondsey\/\" data-action=\"text_cta_1\" data-category=\"click_internal\">Bermondsey<\/a> <img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-314668 size-full\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=\" http:=\"\" alt=\"The exterior of Appleby Blue Almhouse, a housing block in Bermondsey\" width=\"1200\" height=\"875\" data-lazy- data-lazy- data-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Appleby-Blue-Almshouse_Philip-Vile_ORIGINAL_1.jpg\"\/>Credit: Philip Vile <\/p>\n<p>Constructed on the site of a former disused care home, <strong>Appleby Blue<\/strong> has reimagined the idea of a traditional almshouse.<strong> Witherford Watson Mann Architects<\/strong> have created a space that sets new standards for high-quality social housing in later life, using thoughtful design details to put community, connection, and interaction at its heart.<\/p>\n<p>  <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-314673 size-full\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=\" http:=\"\" alt=\"A close up of the recently restored Elizabeth Tower\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" data-lazy- data-lazy- data-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Elizabeth-Tower_House-of-Commons_ORIGINAL_1.jpg\"\/>Image provided <\/p>\n<p>Home to London\u2019s beloved Big Ben bell; the<strong> Elizabeth Tower<\/strong> is one of the capital\u2019s truly timeless treasures. The tower has recently undergone its \u2018most comprehensive restoration\u2019 in 160 years, with <strong>Purcell Architecture<\/strong> sourcing traditional materials and bespoke craftspeople to honour the tower\u2019s original design. A series of careful details and subtle improvements have restored Elizabeth Tower to its former glory, and made the monument more accessible to a broader audience for the first time ever.<\/p>\n<p> London College of Fashion, <a href=\"https:\/\/secretldn.com\/things-to-do-stratford\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_self\" class=\"shortcode-outbound-link\" data-has-ga=\"true\" data-ga-type=\"click\" data-label=\"https:\/\/secretldn.com\/things-to-do-stratford\/\" data-action=\"text_cta_3\" data-category=\"click_internal\">Stratford<\/a> <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-314675 size-full\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=\" http:=\"\" alt=\"The inside of the London College of Fashion with lots of desks with sewing machines on\" width=\"1200\" height=\"941\" data-lazy- data-lazy- data-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/London-College-of-Fashion_Simon-Menges_ORIGINAL_5.jpg\"\/>Credit: Simon Menges <\/p>\n<p>The shiny and oh-so stylish new home of the <strong>London College of Fashion<\/strong> comes courtesy of \u2018architects and urbanists\u2019, <strong>Allies and Morrison<\/strong>. Located in the heart of Stratford\u2019s Queen Elizabeth Park; the site brings together the institute\u2019s 6000 staff and students under one (rather gorgeous) roof. The building is 17 storeys high, and comes complete with dramatic staircases, flexible workspaces, and a somewhat stripped-back palette of materials to act as a \u2018blank canvas\u2019 for the building\u2019s creative occupants.<\/p>\n<p>  <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-314676 size-full\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=\" http:=\"\" alt=\"A sofa inside of Niwa House with floor to ceiling windows behind\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" data-lazy- data-lazy- data-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Niwa-House_Anton-Gorlenko_ORIGINAL_4.jpg\"\/>Credit: Anton Gorlenko <\/p>\n<p><strong>Niwa House<\/strong> is an open-plan (and utterly stunning) accessible house that\u2019s been built on a previously-derelict site in south London. <strong>Takero Shimazaki Architects<\/strong> have created an inclusive space which is both functional and elegant, demonstrating a \u2018masterclass in craftsmanship and restraint\u2019. The floor-to-ceiling windows bathe the house in natural light, and the courtyard garden offers a space of peace and serenity.<\/p>\n<p><strong>RIBA President, Chris Williamson<\/strong>, said: \u201cThese projects demonstrate architecture\u2019s unique ability to address some of the most urgent challenges of our time, responding with creativity, adaptability and care. From a monumental civic building that champions investment in arts and culture, to the sensitive restoration of one of the nation\u2019s most iconic landmarks, and a cutting-edge medical research facility, each offers a blueprint for how architecture can enrich society.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>The winner of the RIBA Stirling Prize 2025 will be announced live at London\u2019s Roundhouse on October 16. If you fancy attending, you can snap up a ticket <a href=\"https:\/\/www.architecture.com\/whats-on\/riba-stirling-prize-celebration-2025\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"shortcode-outbound-link\" data-has-ga=\"true\" data-ga-type=\"click\" data-label=\"https:\/\/www.architecture.com\/whats-on\/riba-stirling-prize-celebration-2025\" data-action=\"text_cta_5\" data-category=\"click_non_sales\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Credit: Mistervlad, via Shutterstock Never one to turn down the chance to bang on about how brilliant London&hellip;\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":397552,"comment_status":"","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[7757],"tags":[748,393,4884,17009,257,10763,16,15],"class_list":{"0":"post-397551","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-london","8":"tag-britain","9":"tag-england","10":"tag-great-britain","11":"tag-local-trip","12":"tag-london","13":"tag-trip-travel","14":"tag-uk","15":"tag-united-kingdom"},"share_on_mastodon":{"url":"https:\/\/pubeurope.com\/@uk\/115146695978879319","error":""},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/397551","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=397551"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/397551\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/397552"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=397551"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=397551"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=397551"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}