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Big Ben Shortlisted for UK’s Top Architecture Prize

London’s Elizabeth Tower is the first conservation project nominated for the RIBA Stirling Prize.
Big Ben Shortlisted for UK’s Top Architecture Prize
Fireworks illuminate the restored Elizabeth Tower (Big Ben) and Westminster Bridge in London. Above the Great Clock, the Ayrton Light illuminates the top of the tower like a crown when the Houses of Parliament are in session after dark. It’s also a beacon of light in times of celebration and remembrance. Patryk Kosmider/Shutterstock
Lorraine Ferrier
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The Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) recently announced the shortlist for its Stirling Prize—the institute’s top accolade for the UK’s best building project.

The RIBA Stirling Prize jury selected projects from the institute’s longlist of 2025 regional and national award winners. Its website states the Stirling Prize judging criteria includes “design vision; innovation and originality; capacity to stimulate, engage and delight occupants and visitors; accessibility and sustainability; how fit the building is for its purpose and the level of client satisfaction.”

Lorraine Ferrier
Lorraine Ferrier
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Lorraine Ferrier writes about fine arts and craftsmanship for The Epoch Times. She focuses on artists and artisans, primarily in North America and Europe, who imbue their works with beauty and traditional values. She's especially interested in giving a voice to the rare and lesser-known arts and crafts, in the hope that we can preserve our traditional art heritage. She lives and writes in a London suburb, in England.