RIBA Awards 2009

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Date: 23 April 09

A Scottish shortlist of ten buildings has been announced for the 2009 RIBA Awards, with the winners due to be unveiled on Friday 1st May. The RIBA Awards, among the most prestigious annual architectural awards in the UK, are given for buildings that achieve the highest architectural standards and make a substantial contribution to the local environment. The awards have been running continuously since 1966.

The judging panel for this year, chaired by architect Piers Gough, also included architect Allan Murray, a Fellow of the RIAS, and, Rob Gregory RIBA, Assistant Editor of Architecture Review. Piers Gough commented: ?This year's shortlist exemplifies the strong architectural culture in Scotland. The tradition of rigour is tempered by beauty and humanity.?

Arnie Dunn, President of the Royal Incorporation of Architects in Scotland, said: ?We are delighted that Scotland has once again come up with such a strong list of submissions. These buildings are undoubtedly among the best in the UK and we are hopeful that Scotland will achieve a significant number of RIBA awards this year.?

The shortlist for Scotland comprises the following buildings (listed alphabetically):

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Affordable Housing, Gunsgreenhill, Eyemouth by Oliver Chapman Architects