St Marys Catholic Voluntary Academy school and the 14.3 million St Margarets Gateway interchange are joined by DHA Architects revamp and redevelopment of John Soanes Grade I-listed Aynho Park, a light-touch retrofit of the Primary visual arts centre in Nottingham by Pricegore, and the conversion by James Boon Architects of Subury Gasworks into a new community venue.In 2024 the regions Building of the Year Award went to Curl la Tourelle Head Architectures derelict-warehouse-to-school conversion.RIBA East Midlands jury chair Anne Schroell, an associate at Nall McLaughlin Architects, said: This years inspiring shortlist of projects demonstrates a strong commitment to community, sustainability or reuse.AdvertisementFrom the sensitive restoration of historic and listed structures to the creation of engaging learning environments and inclusive cultural hubs, the projects reflect the regions dedication to thoughtful, forward-thinking design.Sustainability remains at the heart of this years selection, with architects embracing low-carbon solutions and adaptive reuse to breathe new life into treasured buildings ensuring they continue to serve and inspire future generations. Source:MiniApertureThe Gasworks, Sudbury by James Boon ArchitectsThe five shortlisted projects will now be visited by a regional jury and the winning projects will be announced later this spring.The winners will then be considered for RIBA Special Awards, including the RIBA Sustainability Award and RIBA Building of the Year, before being considered for a RIBA National Award, which will be announced in summer.The shortlist for the RIBA Stirling Prize the UKs best new building will be drawn from the RIBA National Award-winning projects and announced in September.AdvertisementThe Stirling Prize winner will be announced in October. Source:Nick CavilleLeicester Bus Station by BDP2025 RIBA East Midlands architecture awards shortlistLeicester Bus Station, Leicester by BDPPrimary visual arts centre, Nottingham by PricegoreRH England @ Aynho Park, near Banbury by DHA ArchitectsSt Marys Catholic Voluntary Academy, Derby by Hawkins\BrownThe Gasworks, Sudbury by James Boon Architects
