The eyecatching projects, says judging panel chairman Peter Cartwright, cover "a wide range of sectors with many schemes reinventing existing buildings rather than building new, which is great to see. We are very interested in the operation and performance of buildings, as opposed to purely how they look – their beauty must be more than skin deep." Winners will be announced at an awards evening in Sheffield on June 4.
17. The Old School, near York
The Old School, North Yorkshire, by ArkleBoyce Architects. The listed building remains unchanged and a lightweight glass link connects the existing and proposed buildings together. Photo: Nicholas Worley
18. The Old School, near York
The Old School, North Yorkshire, by ArkleBoyce Architects. To the first floor, a modest intervention of a frake timber-clad box provides an additional bedroom and ensuite. Photo: Nicholas Worley
19. Thorney Barn, Calderdale
Thorney Barn, Calderdale, by Gagarin Studio. A building that has been reimagined and brought back into use by sensitively balancing the need to retain the heritage of the modest, agricultural building whilst delivering a modern, sustainable home using local materials, suppliers and craft. Photo: Andrew Wall
20. Thorney Barn, Calderdale
Thorney Barn, Calderdale, by Gagarin Studio. Both the architecture and interiors have been designed cohesively, with a palette of materials that are simple, warm, sustainable and robust. Photo: Andrew Wall