Written by Aycan Yılmaz

The Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) has announced the three finalist projects for one of the world’s most prestigious award for architecture, the RIBA International Prize. The Prize is awarded to the project considered to ‘‘be the most significant and inspirational globally of the year’’.

The finalist projects, located in Germany, Spain and China, are:

• Jacoby Studios, Paderborn, Germany, by David Chipperfield Architects Berlin
• Modulus Matrix: 85 Social Housing in Cornellà, Barcelona, Spain, by Peris + Toral Arquitectes
• Lianzhou Museum of Photography, Lianzhou, China, by O-office Architects

RIBA President Muyiwa Oki said: “The conservation of the planet’s resources and the provision of the best housing in which people can grow and thrive remain two of the central concerns of architects around the world. From a timber-framed social housing building with an inventive use of space, to two projects focused on the repair, restoration and transformation of buildings to create new and useful space to work or participate in culture, these three inspiring projects demonstrate the ability of architecture to meet shared, global challenges head on.”

The Jury will visit all shortlisted projects before selecting the winner. The announcement will be made on November 27, 2024, alongside the winner of the RIBA International Emerging Architect award. Let's take a closer look at these remarkable projects until then! 💫

Jacoby Studios

by David Chipperfield Architects Berlin

Lianzhou Museum of Photography

by O-office Architects

Modulus Matrix: 85 Social Housing in Cornellà

by Peris + Toral Arquitectes