Damien Hirst's Newport Street Gallery Wins 2016 Stirling Prize
During Frieze week in London, the Newport Street Gallery, designed by Caruso St John and owned by Damien Hirst, was awarded the 2016 RIBA Stirling Prize for the finest British building. The jury, led by Patrik Schumacher, granted Caruso St John a close win over Herzog & de Meuron's Blavatnik School of Government by just one vote. Other contenders included dRMM's Trafalgar Place and WilkinsonEyre's Weston Library. The jury commended the renovation of three Victorian structures into a vibrant creative center in Vauxhall. RIBA president Jane Duncan emphasized the exceptional craftsmanship and design. Hirst noted the pride in creating spaces that respect the building's heritage, marking a significant milestone in Caruso St John's 25-year journey.
Key facts
- Newport Street Gallery won the 2016 RIBA Stirling Prize.
- Architects Adam Caruso and Peter St John of Caruso St John designed the gallery.
- The jury was chaired by Patrik Schumacher.
- Caruso St John beat Herzog & de Meuron by one vote.
- The gallery is located on Newport Street in Vauxhall, London.
- The project transformed three Victorian buildings into a creative center.
- RIBA president Jane Duncan praised the brick facades and staircases.
- Damien Hirst commented on the achievement.
Entities
Artists
- Damien Hirst
- Adam Caruso
- Peter St John
- Patrik Schumacher
- Jane Duncan
- Larry Gagosian
Institutions
- RIBA
- Royal Institute of British Architects
- Newport Street Gallery
- Architect's Journal
- Blavatnik School of Government
- University of Oxford
- Herzog & de Meuron
- dRMM
- WilkinsonEyre
- Reiach & Hall
- Michael Laird
- Loyn & Co
- Nottingham Contemporary
- Tate Britain
- Gagosian Gallery
- Frieze
- Artribune
Locations
- London
- Regent's Park
- Vauxhall
- Newport Street
- Oxford
- Glasgow
- United Kingdom