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 pick the brains of our panellists in an interactive question and answer session.
Can't make it to London? The shortlisted practices will also be speaking at the City Screen Picturehouse, York on 9 October 2025.
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
The winner will be announced live on 16 October 2025 at the Roundhouse, London.
About the venue
The Barbican is an arts, learning, and conference centre in the heart of the City of London.
They're passionate about showcasing the most exciting art from around the world, pushing traditional artistic boundaries and helping you understand lives in new and unexpected ways. Each year they present thousands of different performances, events, and exhibitions that entertain and inspire millions of people, create connections, provoke debate, and reflect the world we live in.
The Barbican Centre has achieved silver level in Attitude is Everything's Charter of Best Practice which seeks to improve d/Deaf and disabled people's access to live music across the UK. For more information about accessibility to this venue check out their full accessibility information.
Sponsor
This talk is sponsored by Autodesk
