RIBA South East Regional Awards Ceremony 2026

We are delighted to announce the 2026 RIBA South East Awards Celebration, taking place at Attenborough Centre for the Creative Arts on Tuesday 12 May.

The evening will commence at 6:00pm with welcome drinks followed by a showcase of the 2026 South East Shortlisted Projects, dinner, followed by the announcement of the ultimate winners of our regional and special awards.

The RIBA 2026 Awards celebration will provide an opportunity for members, their design teams, and the wider built environment community to get together to celebrate their achievements and enjoy some networking time.

Book individual tickets, or book a table of 8 to host your own table at the awards.

Please indicate any special dietary requirements or access needs on the registration form

If you have any questions about attending, please contact [email protected]

Judged and presented locally, RIBA Regional Awards celebrate excellence in architecture across the UK.

Winning projects showcase innovation and high-quality design, with a focus on creating spaces that enhance and improve people’s lives.

The shortlisted projects are:

• Bulls Barn, Selencky Parsons Architects
• Casa Bassa, Francesco Pierazzi Architects
• Clay Rise, Templeton Ford
• Farm House, Trace Architects
• Field House, Wilkinson King Architects
• High House, BakerBrown Studio, Elliott Wood, Max Fordham, Andy Sturgeon, Chalmers & Co., Koop Furniture, Eleni Shiarlis, Katsura Gardens
• Ightham Mote Visitor Reception and Shop, Reed Watts Architects
• Mayfield School Health & Wellbeing Centre, Adam Richards Architects
• Monkton, Sandy Rendel Architects Ltd
• New House, Sevenoaks School, Tim Ronalds Architects
• Rye Harbour Discovery Centre, Simpson & Brown
• Saltdean Lido Main Building, R H Partnership Architects (rhp)
• The Richard Cairns Building, Brighton College, KRFT Architecture studio & Nicholas Hare Architects
• The Works, Felix Lewis Architects

UK Award Sponsor

The Attenborough Centre for the Creative Arts sits on the University of Sussex campus and is a striking example of 1960s modernist architecture, designed by Sir Basil Spence.

Originally opened in 1969, the Grade II* listed building has been carefully refurbished to support contemporary performance and creative activity, while retaining its distinctive circular design and architectural character.

The more recent renovation work by RH Partnership has won multiple awards and was shortlisted for a RIBA Regional Award.

Today, it’s a vibrant cultural venue that brings together artists, audiences and ideas in a truly unique setting.

This is a welcoming, celebratory event. We encourage you to embrace your personal style, dressing in any way you feel comfortable and enables you to express your authentic self or any outfit you’ve been waiting for a special occasion to wear.

The closest train station is Falmer – approximately 400m / 5 minutes’ walk from the venue. There is step free access from both platforms. From the train station follow signs to University of Sussex. Head under the underpass and over the zebra crossing. Walk straight ahead through the Falmer House courtyard, then turn left.

Train journey times:

• From Brighton – 9 mins
• From Lewes – 7 mins

• From Brighton: The most frequent buses are the 25 and 25x. The closest bus stop is the Sports Centre bus stop.
• From Lewes: The most frequent buses are the 28 and 29. The closest bus stop is at Falmer Station.

See the accessibility page for Brighton & Hove buses.

The nearest car park is Car Park 5 at the Sports Centre – approximately 200m / 2 minutes’ walk from the venue. There are 2 Blue Badge bays in this car park. There is one Blue Badge bay directly opposite the venue.

Vehicles (including taxis) are welcome to drop off outside the venue. There is a barrier at the end of the road, so the driver will need to press the intercom button to talk to the University’s Security team, who will then raise the barrier. The barrier opens automatically on the way back out.

Attendees will need to book their own accommodation if staying overnight.

Nearby hotels include:

Ruby Pub & Hotel

INNit Blue Sky

Travelodge Brighton

Photographs will taken as part of this event and the images may be used to publicise future RIBA events.

By accepting an invitation or purchasing a ticket you consent to be photographed, filmed, or recorded as a visitor attending the event.

Cancellations must be made in writing to [email protected]. No refunds can be made for cancellations notified within 30 days of the event, latest notification date is 12 April 2026.

To transfer your ticket/s to another individual/s, please contact [email protected]. Tickets are to be transferred at least 14 days prior to the event. Complimentary tickets are strictly non-transferable.

If the RIBA has to postpone or cancel the event the booker is entitled to a full refund of the ticket price only.

On entry to the event, you agree to accept and abide by any venue rules.

The RIBA reserves the right to refuse admission to any ticket holder.

We strive to ensure our events are accessible. If you have any questions on how to join or participate in this event, please email [email protected] before the event date and time.

Attenborough Centre for the Creative Arts accessibility info.

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Attenborough Centre for the Creative Arts, Gardner Center Road, Falmer, United Kingdom

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