Could Scots college be the UK’s best new building?

A SCOTTISH college campus is in the running to be named the best new building in the UK.

The shortlist for the Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) Stirling Prize features six developments, including City of Glasgow College’s new city centre facility.

The others are Barrett’s Grove flats in London, the British Museum world conservation and exhibitions centre, Command of the Oceans at Chatham Historic Dockyard in Kent, Hastings Pier in Sussex and a photography studio in west London.

Last year, the prize was won by Newport Street Gallery, a row of listed industrial buildings converted to house artist Damien Hirst’s private collection.

RIBA president Jane Duncan said: ‘This year’s shortlisted

‘Confident contribution’

schemes show exceptionally creative, beautifully considered and carefully detailed buildings that have made every penny count.

‘Each of these outstanding projects has transformed their local area and delights those who are lucky enough to visit, live, study or work in them.

‘The City of Glasgow College’s new City Campus is an immensely confident contribution to the architecture of the city, and is testament to Scotland’s commitment to invest in high-quality further education.

‘Unique elements like streetfront “shops” for the college’s trainee hairdressers and chefs to earn and learn add to the comprehensive facilities that raise the bar for higher education buildings.’