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29 May 2008 RIAS ANNOUNCES FIVE SCOTTISH 2008 RIBA AWARD WINNERS The Royal Incorporation of Architects in Scotland has announced five Scottish winners of the 2008 RIBA Awards. Arnie Dunn, President of the Royal Incorporation of Architects in Scotland, said: “This year’s RIBA awards demonstrate, once again, that Scottish architects who work within one of the most demanding climates in Europe are creating buildings which stand comparison with the very best in the UK. The RIAS is particularly pleased with the diverse building types represented on this year’s list, which demonstrate the skills of our membership across a tremendous range of highly complex and demanding projects.” Scottish 2008 RIBA Award winners, alphabetical: BBC Scotland at Pacific Quay, Glasgow David Chipperfield Architects Castlemilk Stables, Glasgow Elder and Cannon Architects New Arts Faculty Building, University of St Andrews Reiach and Hall Architects Pier Arts Centre, Victoria Street, Stromness Reiach and Hall Architects Todlaw Supported Housing, Duns Oliver Chapman Architects The judging panel for this year, chaired by Jamie Fobert, architect and winner of the 2003 Manser Medal, also included Arnie Dunn, President of the RIAS, and Daphne Thissen, Acting Head of the Press and Culture Department of the Embassy of the Kingdom of the Netherlands. The panel was advised by RIAS Secretary & Treasurer, Neil Baxter. The RIBA Awards, among the most prestigious annual architectural awards in the UK, have been running continuously since 1966. RIBA Awards are given for buildings that achieve the highest architectural standards and make a substantial contribution to the local environment. RIBA Award-winning buildings go on to be considered for RIBA National Awards, which will be awarded at a ceremony on 27 June 2008. 14 April 2008 RIAS ANOUNCES STRONG SCOTTISH SHORTLIST FOR 2008 RIBA AWARDS The Royal Incorporation of Architects in Scotland has announced a Scottish shortlist of ten buildings for the 2008 RIBA Awards. 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): BBC Scotland at Pacific Quay, Glasgow David Chipperfield Architects Castlemilk Stables, Glasgow Elder and Cannon Architects Culloden Battlefield Visitor Centre, Culloden Moor Gareth Hoskins Architects G20 (phase1), 51-353 Glasgow Harbour Terraces Gordon Murray + Alan Dunlop Architects Hazlewood School, Glasgow Gordon Murray + Alan Dunlop Architects Lochside View, Cumbernauld Road, Glasgow jmarchitects New Arts Faculty Building for the University of St Andrews, The Scores Reiach and Hall Architects Piers Arts Centre, Victoria Street, Stromness Reiach and Hall Architects Todlaw Supported Housing, Duns Oliver Chapman Architects St Aloysius Residence and Spirituality Centre, 70 Hill Street, Glasgow Elder and Cannon Architects The judging panel for this year, chaired by Jamie Fobert, architect and winner of the 2003 Manser Medal, also includes Arnie Dunn, President of the RIAS and Daphne Thissen, Acting Head of the Press and Culture Department of the Embassy of the Kingdom of the Netherlands. The RIBA Awards, among the most prestigious annual architectural awards in the UK, are annual and have been running continuously since 1966. RIBA Awards are given for buildings that have high architectural standards and make a substantial contribution to the local environment An announcement of the jury’s decision will be made on 29th May. RIBA Awards Scotland RIBA Awards 2007 - Winning Architects + Buildings RIBA Awards 2006 - Winning Architects + Buildings RIBA Stirling Prize Scottish Parliament World Architecture : e-architect - a guide to key buildings across the globe RIBA Awards Comments / photos for the RIBA Awards Scotland page welcome: info@e-architect.co.uk RIBA Awards Scotland buildings - page : adrian welch / isabelle lomholt |