The Royal Institute of British Architects has named the 29 winners of its 2022 National Awards for architecture.

Buildings.

RIBA has pinpointed several trends to have emerged from the selection of 26 regional projects – which span a village extension of affordable homes in the South Downs National Park to a London community centre and the restoration of a Modernist home – including uniting communities, housing for the future and restoration and adaption of existing buildings.

“At a time when we need to bring people together and plan for a sustainable future, this year’s RIBA National Award-winning buildings offer much hope,” said RIBA President Simon Allford. “This is a powerful collection of buildings that show, despite the economic, political and social turmoil of the last few years, how great architecture can emerge even in challenging conditions.”

“As we start to settle from the pandemic, I am particularly encouraged by the number and quality of new buildings designed to foster community. From local cultural hubs to reinvigorated accessible arts venues, these projects demonstrate the power of good architecture to lift spirits and enhance lives,” he continued. “I’m very pleased to see new and innovative solutions to meet the ever-growing demand for high quality, energy-efficient homes, showing what can be achieved by forward-thinking clients. From developments on the fringes of rural towns to upgraded social housing in cities, these winners set a new benchmark and vision for the future of UK housing.”

“Retaining and reusing existing buildings is a crucial part of our low carbon future and I am really encouraged to see restoration and sensitive adaptation feature so prominently this year; with buildings acknowledging their history, the needs of the present and the potential of a dynamic future. It is particularly inspiring to see the UK’s first secondary school to achieve ‘Passivhaus’ eco-accreditation amongst our winners – a benchmark for investment in sustainable education buildings.”

RIBA National Award winners 2022:

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Surbiton Springs by Surman Weston. Photograph by Johan Dehlin

  • 100 Liverpool Street by Hopkins Architects (London)
  • Aisher House, Sevenoaks School by Tim Ronalds Architects (South East)
  • The Fratry by Feilden Fowles (North West)
  • BFI Riverfront by Carmody Groarke (London)
  • Creek House, by Seth Stein Architects Ltd (South West)
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High Sunderland by Loader Monteith. Photograph by Dapple Photography

  • Forth Valley College – Falkirk Campus by Reiach and Hall Architects (Scotland)
  • Guildford Crematorium by Haverstock (South East)
  • Hackney New Primary School and 333 Kingsland Road by Henley Halebrown (London)
  • Harris Academy, Sutton by Architype (London)
  • Hawley Wharf by Allford Hall Monaghan Morris (London)
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Sands End Arts and Community Centre by Mæ Architects. Photograph by Rory Gardiner

  • High Sunderland by Loader Monteith (Scotland)
  • House at Lough Beg by McGonigle McGrath (Northern Ireland)
  • Ibstock Place School Refectory by Maccreanor Lavington (London)
  • Kiln Place by Peter Barber Architects (London)
  • LB Southwark SILS3 by Tim Ronalds Architects (London)
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The Parchment Works by Will Gamble Architects. Photograph by Johan Dehlin

  • Lovedon Fields by John Pardey Architects (South)
  • Magdalene College Library by Niall McLaughlin Architects (East)
  • Masters Field Development by Niall McLaughlin Architects (South)
  • Orchard Gardens, Elephant Park by Panter Hudspith Architects (London)
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Quarry Studios by Moxon Architects. Photograph by Timothy Soar

  • Quarry Studios by Moxon Architects (Scotland)
  • Sands End Arts and Community Centre by Mæ Architects (London)
  • St John’s Church, Hackney by Thomas Ford & Partners (London)
  • Suffolk Cottage by Haysom Ward Miller Architects (East)
  • Surbiton Springs by Surman Weston (London)
  • Sutton Hoo by Nissen Richards Studio (East)

Left: Hackney New Primary School and 333 Kingsland Road by Henley Halebrown. Photograph by Nick Kane. Right: Kiln Place by Peter Barber

  • The Alice Hawthorn by De Matos Ryan (Yorkshire)
  • The Mitchell Building at Skinners’ School by Bell Phillips Architects (South East)
  • The Parchment Works by Will Gamble Architects (East Midlands)
  • Winsford Cottage Hospital by benjamin+beauchamp architects (South West)