The Royal Institute of British Architects has announced 54 winners of the 2021 RIBA National Awards for architecture including a floating church, the MK gallery and a mosque in Cambridge.
Awarded annually since 1966, the RIBA National Awards celebrates the best buildings in the UK.
This year's 54 winning projects were chosen from the shortlist for the 2020 RIBA Regional, RIAS, RSUA, and RSAW Awards after last year's awards were postponed due to the coronavirus pandemic.
"Ranging from radical, cutting-edge new designs to clever, creative restorations that breathe new life into historic buildings, these projects illustrate the enduring importance and impact of British architecture," said RIBA president Simon Alford.
Above: the Cambridge Mosque by Marks Barfield Architects was one of the 54 winners. Photo is by Morley von Sternberg. Top: MK Gallery also won an award Included on the list are numerous educational projects, including the Centre Building at LSE by Rogers Stirk Harbour & Partners and the School of Science and Sport by OMA at Brighton College.
"There are a good number of well-designed school and university buildings that are powerful investments in the future, and I am sure they will inspire young people, their teachers and communities," said Alford.
"I am also thrilled to see many of these make creative use of existing structures. Well-designed education facilities should be the rule rather than the exception ? every child deserves...