From a towering castle entrance to a studio in an old barn, we take a look at 10 of the most impressive British architecture projects featured on Dezeen this year as part of our review of 2021.

Photo is by Jim Stephenson
East Quay, Somerset, by Invisible Studio and Ellis Williams Architects
A mashup of galleries, studios and holiday homes can be found at the East Quay art centre, which Invisible Studio and Ellis Williams Architects designed for a community group in the West Country harbourside town of Watchet.
In reflection of its varied contents and the surrounding ad-hoc harbour buildings, the complex is composed of a stack of volumes with different forms and materialities. They are unified by a concrete plinth that wraps around a public courtyard.
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Photo is by Nick Kane
Auckland Tower, Bishop Auckland, by Niall McLaughlin Architects
One of the more unusual projects of the year is Auckland Tower, a landmark entrance and viewpoint created for a castle in the County Durham town of Bishop Auckland.
Niall McLaughlin Architects modelled the viewpoint on an illustration of a medieval siege engine, while its adjoining welcome building resembles a market hall, nodding to the town's old marketplace.
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Photo is by Rory Gardiner
Sands End Arts and Community Centre, London, by Mae
In Fulham, Mae opened a community centre that was designed using the principles of a circular economy ? an economic model that minimises ...