Learn About the History of the RIBA Stirling Prize and See Inside the 2016 Finalists

As the winner of the 2016 RIBA Stirling Prize is set to be announced later today, Architects’ Journal has released a documentary looking at the award’s 21-year history and its impact on the buildings and architects that have been named to the prestigious list.

The video, commissioned by AJ’s Laura Mark and filmed by Jim Stephenson, features exclusive interviews with Richard Rogers, and Sheila O’Donnell and John Tuomey, and profiles past winners and each of the 6 buildings shortlisted for this year’s prize. The film also reveals AJ’s pick for this year’s winner.

Watch the full video above or check out AJ’s videos on each of the finalists, below.

Blavatnik School of Government, University of Oxford / Herzog & de Meuron

Newport Street Gallery, Vauxhall, London / Caruso St John Architects

City of Glasgow College, Riverside Campus / Michael Laird Architects + Reiach and Hall Architects

Outhouse Gloucestershire / Loyn & Co Architects

Weston Library, University of Oxford / WilkinsonEyre

Trafalgar Place, Elephant and Castle, London / dRMM Architects

RIBA Announces 2016 Stirling Prize Shortlist
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