RIAS Announces 2025 Andrew Doolan Best Building in Scotland Award Finalists
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Amy Peacock
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Summary
The Royal Incorporation of Architects in Scotland (RIAS) has announced the four finalists for the 2025 Andrew Doolan Best Building in Scotland award. The shortlist includes a bridge constructed with local granite, the restoration of a remote tower in the Scottish Highlands, a public space regeneration project in Aberdeen, and a new teaching hub for the University of Edinburgh. This prestigious architecture award recognizes excellence in Scottish building design and construction.
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Also on the shortlist is a public space regeneration project in Aberdeen and a teaching hub for the University of Edinburgh
The restoration of a remote tower in the Scottish Highlands is in the shortlist for RIAS' 2025 Andrew Doolan Best Building in Scotland award
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