About our RIBA Stirling Prize news
Latest news on the RIBA Stirling Prize, a British prize for excellence in architecture. It is named after the British architect James Stirling, and was founded in 1996. The RIBA Stirling Prize is awarded annually by the Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA), and is considered to be one of the most prestigious awards in the architectural world.
The RIBA Stirling Prize is open to any building designed by an architect registered with the RIBA, regardless of size or location. The only requirement is that the building must have been completed within the last two years.
The prize is awarded by a jury of architects and other experts, who consider a range of factors including design excellence, innovation, sustainability, and how the building has enhanced its surroundings.
The RIBA Stirling Prize is widely considered to be the most prestigious award in the architectural world, and has been described as the 'Oscar of the architectural world'. Previous winners include Zaha Hadid, Frank Gehry, Norman Foster, and Herzog & de Meuron.