The quest for Scotland’s best new buildings of 2022 has begun. The RIAS Awards have been championing Scottish Architecture since 2012, and it is that same dedication to quality and breadth which will be on display in this year’s awards season when looking at the architectural endeavour across the Scotland.

The Royal Incorporation of Architects in Scotland (RIAS) has announced the 14 buildings that are contenders for the 2022 RIAS Awards. The shortlisted buildings are spread all across the country and include new school and college buildings, a restored iconic Modernist house, a community centre, and pioneering low-energy homes.

The RIAS Awards is the only award that celebrates architectural projects of all shapes and sizes. The prestigious ceremony features an expert jury who assess each shortlisted building for its architectural integrity, sustainability criteria as well usability in context with other sources around it; before choosing one winner who will be announced at this year’s award.

The Shortlist of RIAS Awards for Scottish Architecture 2022

Photograph © Andrew Lee – via RIAS

Jedburgh Grammar Campus

Murray Kerr who is the founder of the award-winning practice Denizen Works; Christina Gaiger who is the current President of The RIAS and committing to the creative reuse of buildings; Audrey Carlin who is the CEO at Wasps Studios providing affordable studio space for creative people across Scotland; and Tony Chapman who was the former Head of Awards for the RIBA are the jury members of 2022 awards.

Tamsie Thomson, the CEO of RIAS, said “We are delighted to have such an expert and talented line-up to jury the RIAS Awards 2022. Our jurors play an essential role in ensuring the Awards highlight the best in Scottish architecture and promote it on a global scale.”

The RIAS announced that “the winners will be announced in June. They will go on to form the ‘longlist’ for the RIAS Andrew Doolan Best Building in Scotland Award. The final award will be announced later in the year.”

The 14 shortlisted projects are;

1- Barony Campus in Cumnock by Sheppard Robson

“The Barony Campus of Sheppard Robson has consolidated five schools into one on the on the edge of a 20-hectare site. The buildings are connected by an elevated route and offer students natural light. The school takes advantage of this space to create a learning environment that is bright, airy and spacious for all learners,” told RIAS.