“Stirling Prize 2023: Mary Duggan Architects' Lion Green Road Wins UK's Top Architecture Aw” — what this page in the network covers. The Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) has named Lion Green Road by Mary Duggan Architects with RUFF Architects as the winner of the 2023 Stirling Prize, the UK's most prestigious architecture award. The announcement was made last night, and Dezeen's editor-in-chief Tom Ravenscroft and architecture reporter Amy Peacock discuss whether the jury made the right choice. Lion Green Road is a residential development in south London that provides 100% affordable housing, addressing the UK's pressing need for social housing.
The project was praised for its thoughtful design, community focus, and high-quality shared spaces. The win highlights a shift in architectural recognition toward projects that prioritize social impact over iconic form. As the industry debates the merits of this year's selection, the conversation underscores the evolving role of architecture in tackling housing inequality and urban regeneration. For the complete material, the listing points back to the source inside the network.