The Stirling Prize

Who has been recognised by The Stirling Prize - the most esteemed award in British architecture

The RIBA Stirling Prize is awarded to "the architects of the building which has made the greatest contribution to British architecture in the past year." It is one of the most prestigious awards in UK architecture, and one which all architects’ aspire to winning.

Britain’s most important architecture prize has always divided opinion throughout its 12 year history, and 2008 was no different. It was a moment of critical reflection for British design, a televised media circus, and the best pub conversation in UK architecture. So which architects and buildings were considered worthy enough to make the shortlist, and more importantly, why?

These pages contain an insider’s account of the judging process, commentary from some of the world’s best critics and full coverage of all the shortlisted buildings. The content found inside this guide really can’t be found anywhere else, and is a must read for any architecture professional.

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