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Seven projects make architectural awards shortlist

RIBA A close-up of a three-storey building with a dramatic glass frontage in the series of curves. Bare trees can be seen in the background on the right.RIBA
The Wave in Sheffield is one of the projects shortlisted for the RIBA awards

Seven projects, including a futuristic factory and the remodelling of what is purported to be England's largest parish church, have been shortlisted for a major regional architectural award.

The Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) said the shortlisted projects were "inspiring, sustainable places in which to live, work, learn and play".

Other contenders for the RIBA Yorkshire Awards 2025 include an interactive gallery in North Yorkshire and a purpose-built facility for young people in Leeds.

The winning projects will be announced in spring.

RIBA Yorkshire jury chair, Gayle Appleyard, director of Gagarin Studio, said: "The Yorkshire region is home to a wonderful mix of people across cities, towns and rural communities, so it's encouraging to see such diversity reflected in this year's shortlist."

All the projects shortlisted for RIBA Awards will be visited by a regional jury, ahead of the announcement of the regional winners.

Those selected will then be considered for several special awards, including the RIBA Sustainability Award and RIBA Building of the Year, and subsequently put forward for the highly coveted RIBA National Award, which will be announced in the summer.

The shortlist for the RIBA Stirling Prize – the UK's best new building – will be drawn from the RIBA National award-winning projects and announced in September, with the winner announced in October.

Young People's Space, by ArkleBoyce, Leeds

RIBA A picture, taken from a garden, shows a a timber building RIBA
The purpose-built facility for St Gemma's Hospice provides a social space and a counselling room

AESSEAL Factory for the Future, by Race Cottam Associates Ltd, Rotherham

RIBA A pink sunset over a large warehouse-type building, with a huge glass front.RIBA
The shortlisted factory in Rotherham has a futuristic look

Hull Minster, by Bauman Lyons Architects Ltd, Hull

RIBA A bird's view of Hull Minster at night. It shows a t-shaped building illuminated by lights.RIBA
Renovations to Hull Minster were completed last year and now feature insulation and an underfloor heating system

Wonderlab: The Bramall Gallery, by De Matos Ryan, York

RIBA A big, red oval-shaped structure with eight spikes emerging at various points. It is situated in a big hall.RIBA
The gallery's 18 interactive exhibits showcase different engineering and railway concepts

The Wave, by HLM Architects, Sheffield

RIBA A three-storey, glass-fronted building, shaped in a curve.RIBA
The University of Sheffield's Faculty of Social Sciences, also known as The Wave

Petronella House, by Chiles Evans + Care Architects, Sheffield

RIBA The image shows one of the rooms behind a glass front. A dining table, chairs and lamps can be seen through the floor-length windows.RIBA
The Victorian villa is situated in a Sheffield conservation area

Duncan Place Library & Community Hub, by EDable Architecture, North Yorkshire

RIBA A woman and a child sit on a bench shaped into a tree. Books can be seen on the left wall and arranged on shelves at the back of the room.RIBA
Duncan Place, in Saltburn-by-the-Sea, has also been included in the RIBA Yorkshire Awards shortlist

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