
Burntwood School by Alford Hall Monaghan Morris —
The Royal Institute of British Architects' Stirling Prize is considered to be the UK's most prestigious architecture award. This year's recipient is Burntwood School, an all girls' secondary school located in south London. It was designed by Allford Hall Monaghan Morris.

Burntwood School by Alford Hall Monaghan Morris —
The challenge for the architects was to link new facilities to two existing buildings, designed by famed British architect, Sir Leslie Martin.

Burntwood School by Alford Hall Monaghan Morris —
The structure's open space and clean design aims to increase students' productivity and creativity.

Darbishire Place by Niall McLaughlin Architects —
A social housing project initiated by the Peabody Housing Association, Darbshire Place was designed and created by Niall McLaughlin Architects, and takes home this year's RIBA National Award.

Darbishire Place by Niall McLaughlin Architects —
The building was formerly the site of a mansion block that was destroyed during World War II. The pale honey color scheme is used to match the Victorian London brick that were initially used by the block.

Darbishire Place by Niall McLaughlin Architects —
The majority of the building's apartments allow for views from more than one direction. They also feature deep balconies, which peer out to the square below. 
Darbishire Place by Niall McLaughlin Architects —
The building's main staircase features a unique spiral.

Maggie's Lanarkshire by Reiach and Hall Architects —
A care center for cancer patients, Maggie's Center is a project by Reiach and Hall Architects, and was designed to offer an open and uplifting space for recovering patients.
Maggie's Lanarkshire by Reiach and Hall Architects —
The concept of Maggie's Center is to appear more like a home than a medical center. It makes use of an accented wall made of Danish brick, to create a division between the center and the nearby hospital grounds. The wall allows for privacy but is low enough to maintain an open space design.
Maggie's Lanarkshire by Reiach and Hall Architects —
Architectural highlights within the building itself include the communal areas, such as the Maggie's Table area pictured above.
NEO Bankside by Rogers Stirk Harbour + Partners —
A new luxury housing estate the NEO Bankside, designed by Rogers Stirk Habour + Partners, showcases an exposed grid-like structure.

NEO Bankside by Rogers Stirk Harbour + Partners —
The exoskeleton-like structure allows for wide windows and stretching views from the indoors.
The Whitworth by MUMA —
The Whitworth, a museum located at the University of Manchester, is a project by MUMA. It has been designed as an extension to the 19th century Whitworth Gallery.

The Whitworth by MUMA —
Developments to the museum's structure includes an emphasis on its outdoor areas. The design of the cafe and other communal areas allow for natural light to flow in during the day.

The Whitworth by MUMA —
The galleries at The Whitworth are open and spacious.

The Stockwell Street Building by Heneghan Pend Architects —
The Stockwell Street Building, a development for the Univeristy of Greenwich, is a recipient of the RIBA National Award and the RIBA London Award this year. The building is home to the University's main library as well as the architecture department, landscape departments and art department.

The Stockwell Street Building by Heneghan Pend Architects —
One of the focal points of the building are these stairs -- which are visible at different levels throughout the design.


