September 2 2021

The Royal incorporation of Architects in Scotland has named 14 buildings as the nations best following the 2021 RIAS Awards.

A broad mix of category winners include a training centre for future sporting champions, a temporary museum housing a Charles Rennie Mackintosh masterpiece, and a moveable microhome on the Isle of Skye.

RIAS president Christina Gaiger PRAIS commented: “The Covid-19 pandemic has highlighted the importance of our built environment to individuals and communities, and the RIAS Awards are a moment to pause and celebrate the incredible difference that architects are making across the country.

"This year’s RIAS Awards demonstrate the critical role architecture can play – whether that is delivering better homes and public services, addressing climate change, celebrating our shared culture and heritage, or simply giving moments of real delight.”

Each category winner will be automatically enrolled for the RIAS Andrew Doolan Best Building in Scotland Award to be announced on 30 November.

Award jurors included past president professor Robin Webster OBE, Brian McGinlay of McGinlay Bell Architects and Ann Allen, chair of Architecture and Design Scotland and CEO of the Chartered Institution of Civil Engineering.

2021 RIAS Award winners:

4 Comments

#1 Posted by Peter Drummond on 2 Sep 2021 at 13:07 PM

A good spread of high quality projects there - the final decision for the Doolan will be tough for the judges.

#2 Posted by Jamie Brown on 2 Sep 2021 at 16:01 PM

There are a lot of great projects here, it says a great deal of the quality of architecture in Scotland at the moment.
Congratulations to everyone involved.

#3 Posted by Jimbob Tanktop on 2 Sep 2021 at 16:36 PM

Some tremendous work there; well done to everyone involved.

#4 Posted by Robin B's Discount on 2 Sep 2021 at 17:26 PM

Disappointed to see no allotment projects on here. Thats all we care about in Glasgow.

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