Doolan Prize 2026: Retrofit Projects Dominate Scotland’s Building of the Year Shortlist

Doolan Prize 2026: retrofit projects dominate Scotland’s building of the year shortlist

The Architects’ Journal Doolan Prize 2026: retrofit projects dominate Scotland’s building of the year shortlist Three projects – all publicly accessible retrofit schemes – are in the running for the 2026 RIAS Andrew Doolan Best Building in Scotland Award, the AJ can reveal The post Doolan Prize 2026: retrofit projects dominate Scotland’s building of the year shortlist appeared first on The Architects’ Journal Richard Waite

Restored historic buildings make Scottish architecture shortlist

An outdoor pool, public library and university building are in the running for Scotland's top award.

Shortlist revealed for 2026 RIAS Andrew Doolan Best Building in Scotland Award

AN open air pool pavilion in Aberdeenshire, new facilities at the University of Edinburgh, and a public library in Paisley have been shortlisted for the 2026 RIAS Andrew Doolan Best Building in Scotland Award. All three projects are said to represent the imaginative re-use and restoration of existing, historic buildings, demonstrating how architects can bring […]