Restored Big Ben tower up for architecture award
Summary
The restored Elizabeth Tower, known as Big Ben, is up for the UK's top architecture award after a five-year, £80 million renovation. It is one of six nominees for the Royal Institute of British Architects' (RIBA) Stirling Prize, which celebrates significant contributions to architecture. The award often goes to new constructions but can honor major restorations.Key Facts
- The restoration of Big Ben, or Elizabeth Tower, took five years and cost £80 million.
- This restoration is nominated for the RIBA Stirling Prize, a leading UK architecture award.
- The prize recognizes buildings that significantly contribute to the evolution of architecture and the built environment.
- Nominees for the award include a fashion college, a science laboratory, and residential projects.
- Big Ben is one of London's most famous landmarks, although the name technically refers to the bell inside the tower.
- The restoration included repairs and changes to the clock's color scheme and improvements in accessibility.
- The RIBA Stirling Prize has been awarded since 1996 for architecture that shows vision, innovation, and originality.
- Last year's award was won by the Elizabeth line, a London train line.
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