RIBA awards 2008

Manchester: Hilton Tower by Ian Simpson Architects. Beetham Tower in Manchester is the tallest residential building in the country with 219 apartments and a five-star Hilton hotel in the 171m-high block Photograph: Christopher Thomond/Guardian

London: St Pancras International station by Alistair Lansley. RIBA's verdict: 'The design strategy has both coherence and drama ... that intentionally establishes the magnificence of the architecture.' Photograph: Paul Childs/Paul Childs

Nottingham: Old Market Square by Gustafson Porter. RIBA's verdict: 'A fluid inviting public space. It allows the surrounding buildings both to complement each other and stand out for their architectural character.' Photograph: Dominic Henry/PR

Manchester: Civil Justice Centre by Denton Corker Marshall. RIBA's verdict: 'The largest court building to be built in the UK since the Royal Courts of Justice ... elegant and beautifully executed.' Photograph: Christopher Thomond/Guardian

East Beach Cafe, Littlehampton. Architect: Heatherwick Studio. The judges said: 'It is both strange and captivating; weird but lovable.' Photograph: PR

Glasgow: BBC Scotland, Pacific Quay by David Chipperfield Architects. RIBA's verdict: 'A singularly awe-inspiring volume.' Photograph: David Woods/PR