RIBA Awards 2005, British Architecture Prize, Buildings Shortlist, UK, Winners
RIBA Awards 2005: Architecture
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RIBA Awards 2005 European Prizes
Sampension Headquarters, Hellerup, Denmark
Date built: 2003
Design: 3XN
Sampension is a manager of industry-wide pension schemes for white collar employees in the Danish municipalities (kommuner) and central government. Sampension is headquartered in Tuborg Havn in Hellerup, just north of central Copenhagen. This contemporary Danish building received a RIBA European Award from the Royal Institute of British Architects in 2005.
Millau Viaduct, France
Dates built: 1993-2004
Design: Foster + Partners, Architects
photo © Nick Weall
Millau Viaduct
The Millau Viaduct (French: Viaduc de Millau) is a multi-span cable-stayed bridge completed in 2004 across the gorge valley of the Tarn near Millau in Southern France. The design team was led by engineer Michel Virlogeux and English architect Norman Foster. As of 2020, it remains the tallest bridge in the world, having a structural height of 336.4 metres (1,104 ft).
BMW Central Building, Leipzig, Germany
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Design: Zaha Hadid Architects
photography © Hélène Binet
BMW Central Building Leipzig
In October 2004 BMW moved into the Central Building at the new Plant Leipzig premises, designed by London-based architect Zaha Hadid. The building’s design facilitates a radical new interpretation of open office landscape, delivering an even more engaging experience of connectivity and transparency within the demanding functionality.
Entory Home, Ettlingen, Germany
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Design: Behnisch, Behnisch + Partner
Fire & Police Station, Berlin, Germany
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Design: Sauerbruch Hutton Architects
Athlone Civic Centre, Ireland
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Design: Keith Williams Architects
photo : Eamonn O’Mahony
Athlone Civic Centre Building
The Civic Centre, Library and Centre Square are the main focal points of a strategic master plan for the regeneration of Athlone. The property accommodates Athlone Town Council, featuring the Council Chambers, Executive Offices, Public Area, 1,000sqm Regional Library and a new town square.
Connolly Hospital, Blanchardstown, Ireland
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Design: A&D Wejchert Architects
The Connolly Hospital Blanchardstown (Irish: Ospidéal Uí Chonghaile Baile Bhlainséir) is a teaching hospital in Blanchardstown, Dublin. It is managed by RCSI Hospitals. The hospital, which was initially established as a tuberculosis sanitarium, was designed by Norman White and constructed by Sisk Builders.
House at Clonakilty, County Cork, Ireland
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Design: Niall McLaughlin Architects
photo © Niall McLaughlin
House at Clonakilty
James Usher Library, Trinity College, Dublin, Ireland
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Design: McCulloch Mulvin Architects
Lewis Glucksman Gallery, Cork, Ireland
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O’Donnell + Tuomey Architects
SAP Galway, Parkmore East, Ireland
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Design: Bucholz McEvoy Architects
Sheltered Housing & Hostel, Gorey, Ireland
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Paul Keogh Architects
Wheatfield Courtyard, County Dublin, Ireland
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David McDowell
Max Mara Headquarters, Italy
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John McAslan + Partners
South-East Coastal Path, Barcelona, Spain
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Design: Foreign Office Architects
Museum of World Culture, Sweden
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Brisac Gonzalez Architects
Café Mangiarebere Wine Bar, Catania, Sicily, Italy
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Studio Maria Giuseppina / Grasso Cannizzo
RIBA Awards 2005 information from Royal Institute of British Architects
Location: UK
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Spire London Docklands Tower
Design: HOK, Architects
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Spire London Docklands Tower
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60-70 St Mary Axe
Design: Foggo Associates Architects
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60-70 St Mary Axe
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