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New Library wins Royal Institute of British Architects National Award

The New Library has been announced as one of the winners of The Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) National Awards 2022.

Update: It was announced yesterday (21.07.22) that the New Library has been shortlisted for this year's RIBA Stirling Prize, the UK's most prestigious architecture award.

RIBA has recognised outstanding architecture for over 180 years and their awards are regarded internationally as a mark of excellence. The awards recognise the UK’s best new buildings and their significant contributions to architecture.

After winning the RIBA East award and progressing to the national competition The New Library has now been named as a National winner.

The New Library, Magdalene College Cambridge

RIBA President, Simon Allford, said:

‘At a time when we need to bring people together and plan for a sustainable future, this year’s RIBA National Award-winning buildings offer much hope. This is a powerful collection of buildings that show, despite the economic, political and social turmoil of the last few years, how great architecture can emerge even in challenging conditions. As we start to settle from the pandemic, I am particularly encouraged by the number and quality of new buildings designed to foster community.’

National winners will now be considered for the RIBA Stirling Prize shortlist, with the winner due to be announced in October 2022.