CNN —An award-winning university building that won a prestigious architecture prize is set to be demolished less than 30 years after it was built, sparking widespread criticism.
The Centenary Building was built for Salford University in northern England and won the Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) Stirling Prize, which names Britain’s best new building, in 1996.
However, the university has confirmed to CNN that it will be knocked down after sitting empty for several years.
“I simply cannot support the demolition of a building that is only thirty years old.
“By definition they are the best buildings of the year, and to list at least one modern building a year, after due consideration and maybe a little time, would not seem unreasonable.”
Persons:
”, Stephen Hodder, “, Hodder, Jack Pringle, Pringle
Organizations:
CNN, Salford University, Royal Institute of British Architects, RIBA, Stirling, RIBA Stirling, “, Century Society, Stirling Prize
Locations:
England