RIBA Special Awards 2014

The RIBA Special Awards comprise the Manser Medal, the Stephen Lawrence Prize, and the Client of the Year. Woodman introduces the Manser Medal with an essay on its celebration of the commitment to design, and the following shortlisted buildings are described: Lens House, by Alison Brooks Architects;...

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Published in:Architects' journal (London) 2014-09, Vol.240 (8), p.30-63
Main Authors: Woodman, Ellis, Brooks, Alison, Kerr, Murray, Bar, Daniel, Fobert, Jamie, Young, John, Meloy, Charles, Loyn, Chris, Smith, Maria, Macdonald, Stephanie, Pearson, Martin, Gillespie, Jackie, Perring, Wendy, von Preussen, Tatiana, Robinson, Julian S
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Language:English
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Summary:The RIBA Special Awards comprise the Manser Medal, the Stephen Lawrence Prize, and the Client of the Year. Woodman introduces the Manser Medal with an essay on its celebration of the commitment to design, and the following shortlisted buildings are described: Lens House, by Alison Brooks Architects; House No 7, by Denizen Works; Cliff House, by Dualchas Architects; Luker House, by Jamie Fobert Architects; the Kench, by John Young and Meloy Architects; and Stormy Castle, by Loyn & Co Architects. Smith's essay on the Stephen Lawrence Prize discusses how it fosters opportunity, and the projects described include: Tree House, by 6a Architects; House No 7, by Denizen Works; Alex Monroe Studio, by DSDHA; Royal William Yard Staircase, by Gillespie Yunnie Architects; Exbury Egg, by PAD Studio; and Ott's Yard, by vPPR Architects. Finally, the essay by Robinson discusses what constitutes a good client in the architectural process; the shortlist comprises Manchester Metropolitan University, Arts Council Collection and Yorkshire Sculpture Park, and Argent.
ISSN:0003-8466