Eric Parry Architects associate Emily Posey is chair of the RIBA North East Awards jury. She praised all four shortlisted projects for being “playful” in their use of design interventions.

“Covering a range of typologies, these buildings have all made a positive contribution to their North East locality: whether socially, environmentally or through clear concept and materiality combined,” she said. “The challenges of the brief have been met with unique responses, while bringing joy to the architectural process and end user experience.”

The winning projects are due to be announced in the spring. They will be considered for several other RIBA awards, including the RIBA National Awards, which will be announced in the summer.

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