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2024 RSAW Welsh Architecture Awards News
21 February 2024
Eight projects shortlisted for RSAW Welsh Architecture Awards 2024
RSAW Welsh Architecture Awards in 2024
This year, Hay Castle, Swansea Arena and the King’s Gate at Caernarfon Castle are in the running to be crowned the best in Wales.
Sbarc | spark, Cardiff University, Cardiff, by Hawkins\Brown:
photo : Will Scott Photography
2024 RSAW Welsh Architecture Awards Shortlist
Wednesday 21 February – The regeneration of a medieval castle, the world’s first social science research park and the conversion of a Grade II-listed stable block into a family home are among eight projects shortlisted for the RSAW (Royal Society of Architects in Wales) Welsh Architecture Awards 2024.
The projects that have been shortlisted are:
• Edge House, Ceredigion, by Hyde + Hyde Architects
• Hay Castle, Hay-on-Wye, by MICA Architects
• King’s Gate, Caernarfon Castle, Caernarfon, by Buttress Architects
• Maindee Triangle, Newport, by KHBT
• Plas Glyn-y-Weddw Arts Centre Cafe, Pwlheli, by Mark Wray Architects, Sanderson Sculpture and FOLD Structural Engineers
• Plas Hendy Stable Block, Monmouth, by Studio Brassica Architects
• Sbarc | spark, Cardiff University, Cardiff, by Hawkins\Brown
• Swansea Arena, Swansea, by ACME
Swansea Arena, Swansea, by ACME:
photo : Hufton+Crow
RSAW Jury Chair Kevin Hong, Associate Director and Studio Lead of AtkinsRealis Cardiff, said:
“From heritage and conservation projects to education and domestic dwellings, the shortlist reflects sensitive skill and execution of varying scales and building typologies.
Hay Castle – View from Honesty Bookshop:
photo : Andy Stagg
“The theme of regeneration and the buildings strong sense of place were at the forefront of jury discussions. Whether through bold domestic, cultural and community interventions, or the innovative reuse of our built heritage, they show ambition to revitalise our towns, cities, and rural settings.
Edge House, Ceredigion, by Hyde + Hyde Architects:
photo : Martin Gardner
“These projects show how good architecture can play a key role in safeguarding our built heritage and developing a culture of social innovation.”
2024 RSAW Welsh Architecture Awards Shortlisted Buildings
King’s Gate, Caernarfon Castle, Caernarfon, by Buttress Architects:
photo : Daniel Hopkinson
photo : Daniel Hopkinson
Hay Castle, Hay-on-Wye, by MICA Architects:
photo : Andy Stagg
Sbarc | spark, Cardiff University, Cardiff, by Hawkins\Brown:
photo : Will Scott Photography
Swansea Arena Building, Swansea, by ACME:
photo : Johan Butenschøn Skre
The RIBA Regional Awards shortlists for 2024 will be announced from 8 to 23 February.
All projects shortlisted for RIBA Regional Awards will be visited by a regional jury, and the winning projects will be announced later this spring.
Plas Glyn-y-Weddw Arts Centre Cafe, Pwlheli, by Mark Wray Architects, Sanderson Sculpture and FOLD Structural Engineers:
photo : Gareth Jenkins Photography
photo : Gareth Jenkins Photography
The winners will then be considered for several RIBA Special Awards, including the RIBA Sustainability Award and RIBA Building of the Year, before being considered for a highly coveted RIBA National Award, which will be announced in summer.
Edge House, Ceredigion, by Hyde + Hyde Architects:
photo : Martin Gardner
The shortlist for the RIBA Stirling Prize – the UK’s best new building – will be drawn from the RIBA National Award-winning projects, and announced in September. The Stirling Prize winner will be announced in October.
Plas Hendy Stable Block, Monmouth, by Studio Brassica Architects:
photo : Francesco Montaguti
photo : Francesco Montaguti
Maindee Triangle, Newport, by KHBT:
photo : Johannes Marburg
photo : Maindee Unlimited
Previously on e-architect:
2022 RSAW Welsh Architecture Award winners announced
Grange Pavilion, Benham Architects & IBI Group; Private Home, Swansea, Swansea, Loyn & Co Architects:
Two projects have been awarded Royal Society of Architects in Wales (RSAW) Awards – a house built on the hillside of the Welsh south coast and a vibrant community centre in Cardiff.
2022 RSAW Welsh Architecture Awards
The 2022 RSAW Welsh Architecture Award winning projects are:
- Private Home, Swansea, Swansea, Loyn & Co Architects
- Grange Pavilion, Cardiff, Benham Architects & IBI Group
Grange Pavilion, Cardiff
Design: Benham Architects and IBI Group
photograph : James Alexander Foxhall
Grange Pavilion Cardiff
Private Residence, Swansea
Design: Loyn & Co Architects
photograph : Charles Hosea
Swansea Home by Loyn & Co Architects
RSAW Welsh Architecture Awards 2017
RSAW Welsh Architecture Awards in 2017
The Chickenshed
photograph : Michael Sinclair
RSAW Welsh Architecture Awards
National Eisteddfod of Wales’ Gold Medal for Architecture 2016 Shortlist – selection:
City centre community campus, Cardiff and Vale College, Cardiff:
photo from award organisers
Caernarfon Castle Entrance Pavilion, Gwynedd:
photo : Andy Marshall
Pontio Arts and Innovation Centre, Bangor, north Wales:
photo from award organisers
The Chickenshed, Monmouth:
photo : Michael Sinclair
Shortlist for the National Eisteddfod of Wales Gold Medal for Architecture
The National Eisteddfod Award
Wales Gold Medal for Architecture Shortlist
Cliff House, Gower:
photo from award organisers
Cefn Castell, Criccieth, north Wales:
photograph : Andrew Wall
Upside down house, Vale of Glamorgan:
photo © Charles Hosea
The Nook, Monmouthshire:
photo © Simon Maxwell
2022 RSAW Welsh Architecture Awards images / information from RIBA / RSAW
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Welsh Architecture
Welsh Architecture Designs – architectural selection below:
Museum Of Military Medicine, Britannia Park, Harbour Drive
Architecture: Scott Brownrigg Architects
image courtesy of Scott Brownrigg
Museum Of Military Medicine
Cardiff University Innovation Campus
Design: HawkinsBrown ; HOK ; BDP ; DPP
image from architecture office
Cardiff University Innovation Campus
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