Hawkins\Brown and Belfast-based RPP are in the running for their collaboration on One Elmwood, an adaptable event space for Queen's University Belfast, hosting 'anything from concerts to careers fairs'.London-based TODD Architects has been shortlisted for another Queens project: a 17.5 million business school in the universitys south Belfast campus.And Belfast practice McGonigle McGrath which was shortlisted twice for one-off houses in last years awards, and went on to win the RSUAs top honour for best building is once again in the running for its consolidation of two terraced houses overlooking Belfast Lough.Advertisement Source:Aidan McGrathLight House by McGonigle McGrath ArchitectsMcGurk Architects, which previously won best building in Northern Ireland 2022, has two projects in this years shortlist: a community heritage centre in west Belfast, and an arts and culture centre in Londonderry.The other shortlisted projects area timber-clad passive house in Hillsborough, Country Down, by Marshall McCann Architects, and an extension to a listed Victorian Public baths in Belfast by McAdam Design and Consarc Design Group.To be considered for this years awards, projects had to be in use for at least one year. The RSUA says this change allows its judging panel to assess the sustainability and real-world performance [of the buildings] more effectively, ensuring its awards remain a rigorous benchmark for design. Source:Paul Lindsay PhotographyCiarn Fox, director of RSUA, said this years shortlist of projects is a wonderful blend of the old and the new ... each demonstrating elements of delight, invention, or ambition deserving of further examination.He added: Its great to see innovative architecture breathing life into existing structures. Its one of the most sustainable moves a client can make. We also have a couple of new builds which are excellent examples of successfully delivering the low-carbon agenda in a beautiful way.AdvertisementAll the shortlisted schemes for this years RSUA awards will now be visited by a judging panel with the winners announced in early May.Projects that win an RSUA Design Award will be in the running to win the Liam McCormick Prize Northern Irelands building of the year and will be considered for a UK-wide RIBA National Award in recognition of their architectural excellence.The shortlist for the RIBA Stirling Prize will then be drawn from the National Award-winning projects, and the Stirling Prize winner will be announced in October.Shortlist for 2025 RSUA Design AwardsOne Elmwood, Queens University by Hawkins/Brown and RPP ArchitectsRoddy McCorley Heritage Centre by McGurk ArchitectsSilver Bark House by Marshall McCann ArchitectsStudent Hub, Queens Business School by TODD ArchitectsLight House by McGonigle McGrath ArchitectsTemplemore Baths by McAdam Design and Consarc Design GroupNew Gate Arts and Culture Centre by McGurk Architects Source:Donal McCannStudent Hub, Queens Business School by TODD Architects2025 Judging PanelTrevor Leaker, director at AECOM, member of the of the RSUA Design Quality PanelBob Allies, partner at Allies and Morrison and member of the RIBA National Judging PanelCharlotte Sheridan, director at Sheridan Woods Architects, former president of the Royal Institute of Architects IrelandSara ONeill, NI artist and fashion designerBen James, architect, PhD researcher at Ulster University and chair of the RSUA Climate Emergency CommitteeBrian Quinn, senior architect in the Education Authority NI, chair of the RSUA Conservation Committee