The refurbishment of a Grade II* listed lido, a\u00a0school\u2019s innovative\u00a0new\u00a0health centre,\u00a0and a curved, timber-lined theatre\u00a0are\u00a0among the\u00a014\u00a0projects that have been shortlisted for the RIBA (Royal Institute of British Architects)\u00a0South\u00a0East\u00a0awards 2026.<\/p>\n
The shortlisted projects are:<\/p>\n
Bulls Barn by Selencky Parsons Architects<\/a> RIBA South East Jury Chair, Craig Sheach, Partner at PRP, said:<\/p>\n “The jury are delighted to have shortlisted an incredibly diverse range of schemes, from bespoke new-build homes and deftly reimagined heritage buildings to bold and beautifully crafted civic interventions. These projects show how the boundaries of architecture can be pushed in new and different directions, exploring ways to understand and improve social interaction as well as challenging preconceived notions of spatial organisation.<\/p>\n They exploit new and emerging materials or deepen our understanding of how to bring existing structures back to life. Irrespective of the building type or brief, they all take the hard path, exploring the road less travelled in the search of craft, quality and human interaction. We are excited about this shortlist which truly highlights the strength and depth of design within the South east region.”<\/p>\n What happens next<\/p>\n All projects shortlisted for RIBA Awards will be 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\u00a0South East\u00a0Special Awards, including the RIBA\u00a0South East\u00a0Sustainability Award and RIBA\u00a0South East\u00a0Building of the Year, before being considered for a highly coveted\u202fRIBA National Award<\/a>, which will be announced in summer.<\/p>\n
\nCasa Bassa by Francesco Pierazzi Architects<\/a>
\nClay Rise by Templeton Ford<\/a>
\nFarm House\u00a0by Trace Architects<\/a>
\nField House by Wilkinson King Architects<\/a>
\nHigh House\u00a0by\u00a0BakerBrown Studio<\/a>
\nIghtham Mote Visitor Reception and Shop by Reed Watts Architects<\/a>
\nMayfield School Health & Wellbeing Centre by Adam Richards Architects<\/a>
\nMonkton by Sandy Rendel Architects<\/a>
\nNew House, Sevenoaks School by Tim Ronalds Architects<\/a>
\nRye Harbour Discovery Centre by Simpson & Brown<\/a>
\nSaltdean Lido Main Building by R H Partnership Architects (rhp)<\/a>
\nThe Richard Cairns Building, Brighton College by KRFT Architecture studio<\/a> & Nicholas Hare Architects<\/a>
\nThe Works by Felix Lewis Architects<\/a><\/p>\n