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The Centenary Building at the University of Salford, Greater Manchester, was designed by Hodder Associates in 1994-95 to accommodate the Spatial, Graphic, and Industrial Design courses at the University.
One year after its inauguration, in 1995, the building was named the winner of the inaugural RIBA Stirling Prize, one of Britain's most prestigious awards.
Now, less than 30 years after its completion, the award-winning building is set to be demolished.
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@thewebrecluse A tragedy, environmentally and otherwise.
The building has been vacant for a third of its built life. Earlier proposals by 5plus Architects to transform the building into a primary school or community space, as recommended in the University's 2021 Development Framework, have not progressed.
The Twentieth Century Society, a UK-based group working to protect modern heritage, has launched a proactive listing application that could provide a valuable case study for evaluating the heritage status of past Stirling Prize winners.