RIBA Stirling Prize 2012
Stirling Prize shortlist
New Court, Rothschild Bank headquarters, London, by OMA
Visible/invisible, public/private, iconic/bland: OMA’s Rothschild Bank is simultaneously contradictory, but pulls it off, writes Rory Olcayto
Maggie's Centre, Gartnavel Hospital, Glasgow by OMA
Rem Koolhaas has typically broken with convention with his doughnut-shaped, non-cosy Maggie’s Centre. And where’s the kitchen? Rory Olcayto goes on a walk
Sainsbury Laboratory, Cambridge by Stanton Williams
Charles Darwin’s theories of reconciling nature and thought were the inspiration for Stanton Williams’ Sainsbury Laboratory at Cambridge University, writes Felix Mara. Photography by Hufton + Crow
Hepworth Wakefield, by David Chipperfield Architects
David Chipperfield’s bold, striking and singular Hepworth Wakefield gallery will win the favour of the public, predicts Joseph Rykwert. Photography by Iwan Baan
The Olympic Stadium, London, by Populous
An AJ exclusive: the first building study on Populous’ 2012 London Games showpiece. Populous’ London 2012 Olympic Stadium works beautifully and, on an architectural level, goes beyond problem-solving, writes Felix Mara. Photography by Morley von Sternberg
Lyric Theatre by O’Donnell + Tuomey
Seen from the river, the new theatre is expressed as crystalline forms in a parkland
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RIBA Awards 2012
Debate: British Architecture Now - what do the 2012 RIBA Awards tell us?
The AJ will be hosting an evening of discussion and debate about the state of contemporary British architecture following the announcement of this year’s RIBA Awards
RIBA Award winners 2012 + analysis
Our RIBA Awards special offers a picture of UK architecture today, says Christine Murray
Rory Olcayto: 'These six buildings should make the Stirling shortlist'
These six buildings should make the Stirling shortlist. Why? Just because, writes Rory Olcayto
How the RIBA Awards 2012 were judged
Rory Olcayto explains how this year’s 50 RIBA Award-winning projects were selected
Sapa Building System technical essay: Felix Mara on award-winning envelope design
[The Sapa Building System technical essay, RIBA Awards 2012] More than the plan, more than the section, and even more than form, the envelope is central to how a building communicates, writes Felix Mara
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