Winners revealed for the 2024 Architecture Today Prizes
The Architecture Today Awards, a prestigious event celebrating architectural excellence, has announced its finalists for the 2024 edition. The awards, which focus on building performance evaluation and shared learning, feature ten categories, including Education, Healthcare, Hospitality, Sport & Leisure, Individual House, Infrastructure & Public Realm, Mixed use & Retail, Religion & Culture, Residential, and Workplace.
In the Student Prize category, three projects from The Bartlett UCL, the University of Bath, and the University of Sheffield have been named as finalists. These projects showcase the innovative ideas and talent of the next generation of architects.
The Religion & Culture category finalists include projects by Bennetts Associates, Haworth Tompkins, and HenleyHalebrown. These projects demonstrate the importance of architecture in shaping religious and cultural spaces that resonate with their communities.
The Healthcare category finalists feature projects by AHMM, Foster & Partners, and Medical Architecture. These projects aim to create healthcare environments that promote well-being, accessibility, and sustainability.
In the Individual House category, finalists include Miltiadou Cook Mitzman Architects, Prewett Bizley Architects, and Proctor & Matthews Architects. These projects showcase unique residential designs that prioritise user comfort and environmental performance.
The Education category finalists include projects by Haworth Tompkins, ritchie*studio, and Tim Ronalds Architects. These projects aim to create educational spaces that foster learning and innovation.
The Residential category finalists include projects by AHMM, Grimshaw, and Howells with Urban Splash. These projects demonstrate the importance of sustainable and innovative residential design.
The Infrastructure & Public Realm category finalists include projects by Howells, Maccreanor Lavington, and WilkinsonEyre. These projects focus on creating infrastructure that enhances public spaces and promotes sustainability.
The Mixed use & Retail category finalists include projects by Featherstone Young, Lifschutz Davidson Sandilands, Orms, and SODA Studio. These projects showcase the integration of different functions in a way that enhances the user experience.
The Hospitality, Sport & Leisure category finalists include projects by Chris Dyson Architects, Donald Insall Associates, and Perkins&Will. These projects demonstrate the importance of architectural design in creating spaces that cater to leisure and hospitality needs.
The Workplace category finalists include projects by AHMM, Knox Bhavan, and Squire & Partners. These projects aim to create workspaces that promote productivity, well-being, and sustainability.
The International category finalists include projects by DRDH Architects, Zaha Hadid Architects, RSHP with Renzo Piano Building Workshop, Christoph Kohlbecker, and Has Kollhoff. These projects showcase the global reach and impact of architectural excellence.
The live crits for presenting projects to the jury will take place on 18 September 2024 at The Building Society in London. The winners of the Architecture Today Awards will be announced at a party at Battersea Power Station on 21 November 2024.
For the most accurate and complete list of finalists, it is recommended to check the official Architecture Today Awards website or contact the organisers directly, as they typically publish detailed shortlists and finalists closer to or during the event.
In the Religion & Culture category, finalists such as Bennetts Associates, Haworth Tompkins, and HenleyHalebrown demonstrate how architecture plays a critical role in shaping spaces that foster cultural and religious cohesion.
The Education category finalists, including projects by Haworth Tompkins, ritchie*studio, and Tim Ronalds Architects, strive to design learning environments that nurture innovation and facilitate growth, thereby contributing to the wider furnishing of minds.