RIBA Shortlists Six Early-Career Projects for 2025 Stephen Lawrence Prize

The Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) has announced the shortlist for the 2025 Stephen Lawrence Prize, which honors early-career architects and celebrates themes of history, heritage revival, and ecological responsibility. The prize commemorates Stephen Lawrence, a teenager and aspiring architect who was fatally attacked in 1993. This year’s shortlisted projects include the UK’s first rewilding project, the Knepp Wilding Kitchen and shop in Surrey, which repurposes former farm buildings into a sustainable café and farm shop. Another highlighted project is the Hallelujah conservation plan, transforming the Grade I-listed former home of George Frideric Handel and Jimi Hendrix into a museum with sustainable adaptations. Jury Chair Matthew Goldschmied praised the shortlist for reflecting architectural narratives that emphasize delight, integrity, and generosity to people, places, and the planet. The winner will be announced at the RIBA Stirling Prize ceremony on October 16, 2025.