Discover the six new building projects contending for the coveted RIBA Stirling Prize 2026.

The six outstanding buildings shortlisted in the Stirling Prize’s 30th anniversary year include a reimagined arrival at one of London’s busiest transport hubs, a rejuvenated theatre now thriving as a community centre, and an expressive home on the edge of Epping Forest. Also featured is an innovative approach to high-density suburban housing in London, alongside two Cambridge college projects: one a sensitive transformation, the other a welcoming new wing.

Over the course of the evening, hear from all six of the project teams behind this year's RIBA Stirling Prize shortlist, as they share stories about how each project came to life, and what it would mean to win the UK’s most prestigious architecture prize.

Presentations from each project team will then be followed by a panel discussion and your chance to ask questions in an interactive Q&A. Alongside the presentations, guests will enjoy a vibrant evening of networking opportunities, accompanied by a drinks reception. It promises to be both an inspiring and sociable gathering for architects, students, and anyone passionate about the built environment.

The shortlist this year includes:

A house at Fairmead, High Beach, Epping Forest by Sergison Bates

BEAM, Hertfordshire by Bennetts Associates

Lion Green Road by Mary Duggan Architects (design) with RUFF Architects (delivery)

Paddington Square by Renzo Piano Building Workshop (Paris) in collaboration with Adamson Associates (London)

Pembroke, Mill Lane by Haworth Tompkins

River Wing, Clare College by Witherford Watson Mann Architects

Schedule

Registration and bar opens: 6.30pm

Talk begins: 7pm

Drinks reception: 8.45-9.30pm

This event will take place in the Great Hall at BMA House, Tavistock Square, London WC1H 9JP

The ticket prices include one free drink. Alcoholic and non-alcoholic options will be available.

The winner of the RIBA Stirling Prize 2026 will be announced live at the Stirling Prize Ceremony, 15 October at Old Billingsgate, London.

Headline Sponsor: Autodesk

Lead image: Stirling Prize 2024 shortlist talk, Jackie King

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