The Victoria and Albert Museum in London has announced that seven architectural practices have been invited to submit proposals for the Museum’s Exhibition Road development. The shortlisted companies are: Amanda Levete Architects (London) Heneghan.peng.architects (Dublin) Jamie…

Scottish artist Susan Philipsz has been announced laureate of the 2010 Turner Prize at an award ceremony today, Britain's most prestigious contemporary art award.

Hunsett Mill on the Norfolk Broads by London-based Acme architects has scooped the Royal Institute of British Architects’ (RIBA) prestigious Manser Medal 2010 for the best new house or major extension in the UK in association with HSBC Private Bank. The presentation of the award took place…

The design team led by Japanese architect Kengo Kuma was announced today winner of the international competition for a new landmark building to house the V&A at Dundee on Scotland's East Coast. Kuma beats five other proposals that were shortlisted in late September this year,…

The Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) has announced the winners of the RIBA President's Awards for Research 2010, which reward and encourage outstanding research in architecture. Awards were presented in the following three categories: PhD Thesis: for the best PhD Thesis…

British architect Sir David Chipperfield CBE has been named today as the recipient of one of the world’s most prestigious architecture prizes, the Royal Gold Medal. David Chipperfield’s practice has won over 50 national and international competitions and many international awards and citations for design excellence,…

Islington Council has announced that the 'homesown' scheme by Levitt Bernstein, in conjunction with Aecom and Arcadis, has won the 1st Prize of the Islington Housing Design Competition. The winning proposal suggests a new philosophy on 21st century family living: spacious family homes…

MAXXI, the National Museum of XXI Century Arts| in Rome by Zaha Hadid Architects has won the RIBA Stirling Prize 2010, in association with The Architects Journal and Benchmark. The presentation of the UK's premier architectural award took place at a special awards…

The shortlist for the new V&A at Dundee building has been unveiled today. The six shortlisted firms are Snøhetta, Steven Holl, REX, Kengo Kuma, Delugan Meissl and Sutherland Hussey. The V&A at Dundee is looking…

A highlight of the annual London Design Festival is the presentation of the London Design Medal; given to a designer who has made a significant contribution to design and London having achieved international acclaim for their work. This year, Thomas Heatherwick has been awarded the…