The Royal Institute of British Architects has unveiled the first two finalists competing for its prestigious 2025 House of the Year award. The announcement was made through the popular television program Grand Designs, which showcases innovative residential architecture projects across the United Kingdom.
The RIBA House of the Year award represents one of the most coveted honors in British residential architecture, recognizing exceptional design, innovation, and craftsmanship in home construction. This year's competition features six finalists in total, with the first two contenders now revealed to the public through the Grand Designs platform.
The award celebrates outstanding residential projects that demonstrate architectural excellence while addressing contemporary living needs. Previous winners have set new standards for sustainable design, innovative use of materials, and creative responses to challenging sites and budgets.
The remaining four finalists are expected to be announced in subsequent episodes of Grand Designs, building anticipation for the final winner announcement. The competition continues to highlight the evolving landscape of British residential architecture and the creative solutions architects are developing for modern housing challenges.
