{"id":445412,"date":"2026-02-25T20:33:12","date_gmt":"2026-02-25T20:33:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/445412\/"},"modified":"2026-02-25T20:33:12","modified_gmt":"2026-02-25T20:33:12","slug":"house-projects-hog-riba-east-midlands-awards-2026-shortlist","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/445412\/","title":{"rendered":"House projects hog RIBA East Midlands Awards 2026 shortlist"},"content":{"rendered":"

Among them is Lomas and Mitchell Architects\u2019<\/a> Derbyshire Longhouse \u2013 a Paragraph 84 \u2018country house clause\u2019 home \u2013 which was featured on Channel 4 TV\u2019s Grand Designs.<\/p>\n

Others include Amber Cottage, a new build two-bedroom dwelling on a compact Derbyshire village site designed by Chiles Evans + Care Architects;<\/a>\u00a0the retrofit and extension of a derelict former rectory in Lincolnshire by Brisco Loran;<\/a>\u00a0and Mole Architects\u2019<\/a> replacement for \u2018a tired and poorly arranged bungalow\u2019 in the centre of Stamford. <\/p>\n

The only non-residential schemes to be named on the shortlist are the Unusual Rigging HQ, Northamptonshire, by Corstorphine & Wright with Walker Associate Architects and the \u00a344 million Design and Digital Arts Building<\/a> at Nottingham Trent University by Hawkins\\Brown and CPMG Architects.<\/p>\n

Last year, just two schemes from a five-strong shortlist were handed RIBA East Midlands Awards \u2013 the Department for Education\u2019s design team with Hawkins\\Brown\u2019s \u2018biophilic<\/a>\u2019 St Mary\u2019s Catholic Voluntary Academy in Derby and Primary, a visual arts centre in Nottingham by Pricegore. Neither went on to win national awards.<\/p>\n

Speaking about this year\u2019s contenders, RIBA East Midlands jury chair Patrick Richard, principal director at Stanton Williams, said: \u2018It is encouraging to see projects on this year\u2019s shortlist that demonstrate a commitment to placing people at the forefront of their agenda, focusing on enhancing the experience and wellbeing of their occupants while creating sustainable, resilient spaces that respond to their cultural, social and physical context.<\/p>\n

\u2018Each of these projects, regardless of their scale and budget, demonstrates ingenuity in responding to cultural and social change and how good design can enhance people\u2019s lives while ensuring a responsible, sustainable use of resources.\u2019<\/p>\n

All projects shortlisted for RIBA Awards are visited by a regional jury, and the winning projects will be announced later this spring.<\/p>\n

The winners will then be considered for several RIBA East Midlands Special Awards, including the RIBA East Midlands Sustainability Award and RIBA East Midlands Building of the Year, before being considered for a\u202fRIBA National Award<\/a>, which will be announced in summer.<\/p>\n

The shortlist for the\u202fRIBA Stirling Prize<\/a>\u202f\u2013 the UK\u2019s best new building \u2013 will be drawn from the RIBA National Award-winning projects and announced in September. The Stirling Prize winner will be announced in October.<\/p>\n

2026 RIBA East Midlands architecture awards shortlist<\/p>\n

Amber Cottage by Chiles Evans + Care Architects
\nCourtyard House, Lincolnshire, by Mole Architects
\n Derbyshire Longhouse by Lomas and Mitchell Architects
\nDesign and Digital Arts Building, Nottingham Trent University by Hawkins\\Brown and CPMG Architects
\n Garden House by Jonathan Hendry Architects
\n Hidden House by Julian Cowie Architects
\n Old Rectory, Lincolnshire by Brisco Loran
\nUnusual Rigging HQ, Northamptonshire by Corstorphine & Wright with Walker Associate Architects<\/p>\n

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