Author: |Posted: 5:44 pm on 14/10/08
Category: Architecture
According to a poll by games manufacturer EA, The Bullring in Birmingham is the UK’s ugliest building. Maybe I’m biased, being Brummie born and bred, but I can name countless buildings far uglier than my home city’s much-lauded and internationally acclaimed shopping centre. read more
Author: |Posted: 5:30 pm on 17/09/08
Category: Architecture
It’s that time of year again and as usual the RIBA don’t disappoint with six stonking buildings on the 2008 shortlist. As I’m yet to visit any of the buildings it’s hard to have a firm favourite but already I’m leaning towards Iraqi architect Zaha Hadid and her Nordpark Cable Railway. Nominated in previous years bur yet to take home the much-coveted gong, perhaps this will be Hadid’s year.
The bookies are currently making the Manchester Civil Justice Centre the favourite but the Stirling Prize judges often throw us a curve ball and there’s no reason to expect different in 2008. It sounds very cheesy but from what I’ve read about the nominees, whichever building wins will be richly deserving of such a sought-after prize.
You can find out more about the Stirling Prize nominees and judges on 4Homes, and you can catch the full RIBA Stirling Prize ceremony on October 12th on Channel 4. In the meantime, let me know who you think should walk away with the RIBA Stirling Prize 2008…
