Appleby Blue has been crowned the winner of the Stirling Prize 2025, as part of a significant triple victory. Widely celebrated for completely redefining senior living, the older persons’ social housing initiative features spacious homes and comfortable corridors designed for socialising, all around a central water feature, creating the building's unique "sense of a woodland oasis.". RIBA specifically highlighted the project's success in creating an aspirational living environment that stands “in stark contrast to the institutional atmosphere often associated with older people's housing.” Beyond the Stirling Prize, Appleby Blue also secured both the Neave Brown Award for Housing and…

For the first time in the 65-year history of the Civic Trust Awards, a project has received two National Special Awards — The National Panel Special Award, which stands as the top award, chosen by National Panel members from among this year's winning projects, and the Special Award for Sustainability, granted to projects demonstrating exceptional sustainability credentials across various parameters including design, materials, construction methods, and long-term energy consumption. The project celebrated during the 2024 ceremony is The New Temple Complex by James Gorst Architects, with Skelly & Couch credited for developing the building’s environmental strategy. In presenting the award,…