A German art gallery, a vehicle-free bridge in Denmark and a remote hospital in Bangladesh have been shortlisted for a prestigious award recognizing the world's best new architecture.
A German art gallery, a vehicle-free bridge in Denmark and a remote hospital in Bangladesh have been shortlisted for a prestigious award recognizing the world's best newOf the three projects, which were selected from 16 finalists in 11 countries, one will be presented with the RIBA International Prize in early 2022.
Announcing the shortlist Tuesday, the organization's president, Simon Allford, said in a press statement that the three projects showed"sensitivity to their surroundings and local cultures, inclusive design, and sustainable solutions."Credit:The Friendship Hospital in Satkhira, southwestern Bangladesh, was the only shortlisted building located outside Europe. Constructed from locally made bricks, the 80-bed community facility is arranged around a series of shaded courtyards.
Lille Langebro, a bridge in Copenhagen, is among three finalists for the 2021 RIBA International Prize.Elsewhere on the shortlist is Lille Langebro, a curvilinear bridge in Copenhagen designed by WilkinsonEyre with Urban Agency. The 525-foot-long structure spans the Danish capital's central harbor, offering pedestrians and cyclists a vehicle-free alternative to the parallel road bridge.