RIBA Stirling Prize Shortlist Talk 2025

Over the course of the evening, hear from all six of the project teams behind this year's RIBA Stirling Prize shortlist, as they share stories about how each project came to life, and what it would mean to win the UK’s most prestigious architecture prize.

Presentations from each project team will then be followed by a panel discussion and your chance to ask questions in an interactive Q&A.

RIBA Stirling Prize 2025 shortlist:

Appleby Blue Almshouse by Witherford Watson Mann Architects

Elizabeth Tower by Purcell

Hastings House by Hugh Strange Architects

London College of Fashion by Allies and Morrison

Niwa House by Takero Shimazaki Architects

The Discovery Centre (DISC) by Herzog and de Meuron / BDP

Schedule

Registration and bar opens: 6.30pm

Talk begins: 7pm

Drinks reception: 8.45-9.30pm

Tickets:

General - £18

RIBA Members/Students - £12

One drink is included in ticket price

Can't make it to London? The shortlisted practices will also be speaking at the City Screen Picturehouse, York on 9 October 2025.

The winner of the RIBA Stirling Prize will be announced live on 16 October 2025 at the Roundhouse, London.

Headline Sponsor: Autodesk

Lead image: Stirling Prize 2024 shortlist talk, Jackie King

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