The Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) has announced the shortlist of six finalist projects in the running for the inaugural RIBA International Prize. The first RIBA Award open to any qualified architect in the world, the International Prize seeks to name the world?s ?most significant and inspirational? building. Criteria for consideration include the demonstration of ?visionary, innovative thinking and excellence of execution, whilst making a distinct contribution to its users and to its physical context.?

The Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) has announced the shortlist of six finalist projects in the running for the inaugural RIBA International Prize. The first RIBA Award open to any qualified architect in the world, the International Prize seeks to name the world?s ?most significant and inspirational? building. Criteria for consideration include the demonstration of ?visionary, innovative thinking and excellence of execution, whilst making a distinct contribution to its users and to its physical context.?The six finalists were named from a longlist of 30 buildings, from which a further selection of 21 projects have been recognized by the jury for the RIBA Award for International Excellence. The jury has also named the winner of the RIBA International Emerging Architect prize recognizing ?the achievement of architects in the earlier stages of their career who are working on global projects.?The Grand Jury is lead by Richard Rogers a...