Dennis Gilbert

Regional Cultural Centre / MacGabhann Architects

July 06, 2014

Architects: MacGabhann Architects
Area: 1700 m²
Year: 2008

AJ Releases Shortlist for 2014 Woman Architect of the Year

January 10, 2014

Architects’ Journal has just released the shortlist for theirWomen in Architecture Awards, which aim to "raise the profile of women architects in a sector where women still face an alarming degree of discrimination."

Christine Murray, Editor of Architects’ Journal, commented:“I’m delighted to announce this year's shortlist, which includes the women behind the celebrated Library of Birmingham, the new Stonehenge development and the Giant's Causeway visitor centre. The awards celebrate design excellence and leadership — qualities needed to succeed as an architect — and especially among women, who are under-represented in the construction industry.”See the list, after the break.

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Islington House / Neil Dusheiko Architects

January 06, 2014

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Architects: Neil Dusheiko Architects
Year: 2013
Manufacturers: GDStones

Astley Castle Wins the 2013 RIBA Stirling Prize

September 26, 2013

The 2013 RIBA Stirling Prize has been won by Witherford Watson Mann for Astley Castle (Nuneaton, Warwickshire). The winner was just announced at a ceremony at London's Central Saint Martins, a building designed by last year's winner Stanton Williams. Astley Castle was also voted as BBC readers' favourite earlier this week. Jury-member Stephen Hodder stated that "engaging with the building was such a surprise for [the jury]," and described it as an "unassuming" building with great "rigour."

RIBA Announces 2013 Manser Medal Shortlist

September 05, 2013

The shortlist for the 2013 Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) Manser Medal, awarded to the best new house or major extension in the UK, has been revealed. Amongst the five competing projects, which have all won either National or Regional RIBA Awards, is Astley Castle, which has also been shortlisted for the 2013 RIBA Stirling Prize.

The 2013 Manser Medal shortlist includes: