The Leeds Architecture Awards are a celebration of excellence in design.
A total of 15 buildings and projects were announced over the summer as shortlisted contenders for the awards, which are a collaboration between Leeds Civic Trust, Leeds Society of Architects, Leeds City Council and the Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA).
And on Wednesday, November 01, 2023, following an expert judging process, the various winners were revealed in a ceremony held in the suitably stylish surroundings of New Briggate’s Howard Assembly Room, congratulations to all our shortlisted schemes and winners!
Architecture Awards Winners Press Release
Shortlisted Projects Press Release
2023 Award Winners.
New Buildings (up to £10m in value) and Project of The Year Maggie’s Yorkshire Centre, St James’s Hospital: Heatherwick Studio
New Buildings (more than £10m in value) Sir William Henry Bragg Building, University of Leeds: ADP Architecture
Adapted Buildings Opera North’s Music Works: Enjoy Design
Cultural Projects Leeds Playhouse: Page\Park
Public realm & Landscape Moortown Park: re-form landscape architecture with The Friends of Moortown Park
Sustainability 11 & 12 Wellington Place: tp bennett
2019 Award Winners.
New Building: Number One Kirkstall Forge
Regeneration: Sunny Bank Mills
Public Realm and Landscape: ‘A City Less Grey’
Conserved Building: Edward Boyle Library
Altered Building: CQ The Court (former St Michael’s College)
Special Community Award: CATCH Leeds
Landscape Stewardship (Charity / Voluntary Group): Rodley Nature Reserve
Landscape Stewardship (Private Landowner / Estate): Bowcliffe Hall
Landscape Stewardship (Public Sector): Water Haigh Woodland Park
Relaunched for 2023 with a new partnership.
Eligibility Criteria.
Buildings and spaces located within the Leeds Metropolitan District
Completed between 1st July 2018 and 16th June 2023
Must be visible to the public, even if not publicly accessible
Entry and Judging.
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Entries open on 2nd May 2023 and close on 16th June 2023.
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A fee of £125 will be charged for each entry submitted*
*unless by a non-profit or charitable organisation with a turnover of <£1m per annum.
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Download ‘Guide for Applicants’ for full details of assessment criteria.
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Representatives of the Awards partnership will review desktop submissions and select a shortlist for each category.
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An independent panel of judges will visit each of the shortlisted buildings and determine category winners.
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Awards will be announced at a ceremony on 1st November 2023 in Leeds City Centre.
Award Categories.
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Buildings of any age that have been retrofitted, refurbished or repurposed.
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Buildings or phases of development with a construction cost of up to £10 million.
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Buildings or phases of development with a construction cost of over £10 million.
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To mark Leeds 2023 Year of Culture, this special category will consider new or adapted buildings, public realm and landscape which have a cultural or arts focus.
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This will include all publicly accessible spaces.
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Leeds Architecture Awards 2023 ‘Project of the Year’ to be selected from the category winners. Prize details to be announced.