The Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) is pleased to announce the shortlist for the 2021 RIBA Client of the Year award. The annual RIBA award recognises clients that commission and champion outstanding architecture.
The RIBA Client of the Year 2021 shortlist is:
- Cambridge Mosque Trust
for Cambridge Central Mosque by Marks Barfield Architects
- English Heritage
for Tintagel Castle Footbridge by Ney & Partners and William Matthews Associates & Walmer Castle and Gardens Learning Centre (with the Heritage Lottery Fund) by Adam Richards Architects
- London Borough of Hackney
for Tiger Way by Hawkins\Brown
- Warwick Manufacturing Group, University of Warwick
for Prof Lord Bhattacharyya Building by Cullinan Studio
Chair of the 2021 RIBA Client of the Year award jury Jo Bacon said: “The Client of the Year shortlist has very strong contenders – some of which are also in the running for the 2021 RIBA Stirling Prize – which show their long-term commitment to the quality of the architecture commissions. Our shortlist demonstrates the courage and commitment of clients, determined to help create something with vision, ambition and innovation.”
The winner of the RIBA Client of the Year 2021 will be announced at the RIBA Stirling Prize ceremony on Thursday 14 October at Coventry Cathedral.
The 2021 jury comprised: Jo Bacon (Chair) Partner at Allies and Morrison; Dav Bansal Partnerat Glenn Howells Architects; and Anthony Dewar Head of Buildings and Architecture at Network Rail.
