RIBA Stirling Prize 2017
© Alex de Rijke
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[edit] Introduction
On 31 October 2017, the redeveloped Hastings Pier by dRMM Architects was awarded the coveted RIBA Stirling Prize for the UK's best new building.
Riba President Ben Derbyshire described the "stunning, flexible new pier", nicknamed 'The Plank', as "a masterpiece of regeneration".
Originally built in 1872, Hastings Pier was closed in 2008 and badly damaged by a serious fire in 2010. The redevelopment, by the London-based firm, took more than two years and involved turning the former pavilion into a restaurant and bar.
Derbyshire also praised Hastings' locals for finding 3,000 shareholders to buy £100 stakes in "the people's pier".
© Alex de Rijke
The five other shortlisted projects were as follows:
[edit] Barretts Grove
by Amin Taha + Groupwork
© Timothy Soar
[edit] City of Glasgow College - City Campus
by Reiach And Hall Architects and Michael Laird Architects
© Keith Hunter
[edit] Command of the Oceans
by Baynes and Mitchell Architects
© Hélène Binet
[edit] Photography Studio for Juergen Teller
by 6a architects
© Johan Dehlin
[edit] The British Museum World Conservation and Exhibitions Centre
by Rogers Stirk Harbour + Partners
© Joas Souza
For more information, see British Museum World Conservation and Exhibitions Centre.
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