There are many column inches dedicated to the Stirling Prize at this time of year. Wisdom, and the boredom threshold of the average architectural reader, would suggest that I should not add to them; especially as the practice I work for has been shortlisted (though not for a building I have worked on). However, I am not going to comment on the contenders as such, rather the coverage of the shortlist.

The criteria for winning the Stirling Prize are rarely noted. To be eligible for this year’s award the project director must be a current RIBA, RSAW, RIAS, or RSUA Chartered Member (or RIBA International Fellow). The project must be located in the UK, and have been completed between October 2021 and December 2023.

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