dRMM’s Clapham Manor Primary School, London, UK

The Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) just announced 102 buildings that were awarded for the 2010 Awards. These buildings, 93 sprawled across the UK and 9 in the rest of the EU, include 6 which were nominated for the Stirling Prize.

Salvation Army Center, Chelmsford, UK by Keith Collie

The awarded projects were quite varied; they included a small circular bathroom for bus drivers in London, an art museum in Berlin, a zero-carbon house, and even an energy substation for the 2012 Olympics. An added feature of the RIBA Awards this year was the category of public spaces which included pavilions and monuments.

Cardiff Central Library, UK by CommissionAir

Some architects were multiple winners, and the highest number of RIBA Awards went to Rick Mather Architects (4 awards). Many of the UK’s prominent architects are awarded this year for their work outside of the UK with Zaha Hadid, David Chipperfield, Rogers Stirk Harbour + Partners and Tony Fretton all winning an RIBA Award for buildings in the EU.

Creative Business Units, Aberystwyth, UK by Heatherwick Studio

RIBA President Ruth Reed said, ‘The RIBA Awards reflect not only the state of British architecture but also that of its economy. In the midst of the deepest recession in the 45 year history of the RIBA Awards, this year’s awards demonstrate that although times might be hard for architects, there are still great buildings being built throughout the country and overseas. The RIBA Awards always give an opportunity for gem-like small projects and less established practices to shine through and this year is no exception. Far from being a size prize, the RIBA Awards are for buildings that offer value to people’s lives. I am looking forward to seeing an exciting RIBA Stirling Prize shortlist.’

To see a list of all winning projects visit: www.architecture.com.

Regents Place Pavilion, London, UK by Gautier Deblonde

Balnearn Boathouse, Tayside, UK by McKenzie Strickland Associates

Ashmolean Museum, Oxford, UK by Rick Mather Architects

Snowdon Summit, Wales, UK by Ray Hole Architects

Infinity Bridge, Teesdale, UK by Spence Associates

Nottingham Contemporary, UK by Caruso St John Architects

New Horizon Youth Centre, King’s Cross, London, UK by Adam Khan Architects

Broadcasting Place, Leeds, UK by Feilden Clegg Bradley Studios

Chips Housing, New Islington, Manchester, UK by Alsop Architects + Archial

FOREIGN Interior of Zaha Hadid Architects’ MAXXI Museum in Rome