Situated in an extremely tight site, this new multi-storey academy shows how design can produce a high-quality learning environment on even the most challenging site Photograph: PR
A light, airy new school, with a curving central ‘street’ at its heart, and a wave-like undulating roof Photograph: James Brittain
This elegant pedestrian and cycle swing bridge creates both a link and a meeting place. Its design was inspired by Derby’s textile industry and derives from a tailor’s shears, in particular the action of hinged blades as they open and close Photograph: Giraffe
The 2.5km of new railway and a new station reduces the barrier imposed by the Thames and provides reliable public transport, helping spur regeneration and providing an important transport link for the London 2012 Olympics and its legacy Photograph: PR
This technically innovative and elegant bridge is a key link in the Forth Valley area, serving the northeast and north of Scotland. It alleviates traffic on existing bridges, bringing much needed environmental benefits to the local community in Kincardine Photograph: PR
With an exposed concrete frame and two cantilevered levels, this new public arts centre, which brings together galleries, events spaces and workshops for creative companies, is a bold addition to St Neots Photograph: PR
Imaginative re-use of an existing building, with a beautifully crafted new extension, make a striking addition to Coventry’s regenerated city centre. A glazed public arcade extends the public area through the building Photograph: PR
Recycled sea containers have been cleverly employed to create this new sports hall, providing surprisingly beautiful facilities for both the school and the local community within a limited budget Photograph: PR
This unique footbridge – a sinuous span supported by two steel arches – is used by 4,000 people every day and is a catalyst for regeneration of the Stockton on Tees North Shore site, a former chemical works Photograph: PR
This deceptively simple yet meticulously designed timber walkway subtly reflects its forest environment, while at the same time being striking enough to become a visitor attraction in its own right for the North Tyne Valley Photograph: PR
The new canal link extends from derelict land in the north, now primed for regeneration, to the city centre world heritage site and new visitor facilities, sensitively complementing the neighbouring Three Graces Photograph: PR
Two 1,500-place secondary schools, both previously on multiple sites, have been designed with a covered central ‘street’ Photograph: PR
Three new landmark buildings and a striking piece of public art – at 60m high the tallest sculpture in the UK – create a gateway for the university, emphasising its modernity and sustainability Photograph: PR
The design of this creative hub for people with learning disabilities was developed in close co-operation with its users. It also provides facilities for the local community in a low-energy, low-maintenance building Photograph: PR
The National Theatre has ingeniously converted some of its terraced roof space to create a new events facility with spectacular views. Construction challenges on a complex and sensitive site were met by a cost-effective prefabricated pavilion suspended on a steel support Photograph: PR
