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Three Liverpool buildings  win architectural awards

The project links the Liver Building, Liverpool Museum and ferry terminal Three Liverpool buildings have won a national award for architectural excellence, it has been announced. The new Liverpool Pier Head and canal link project was given an award from the Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) on Thursday. The project links together the iconic Liver Building, the new Liverpool Museum and the recent ferry terminal. A section of Liverpool One and Liverpool John Moores Art and Design Academy were also recognised. A total of 102 buildings in the UK and Europe won awards. RIBA President Ruth Reed said: "The RIBA Awards always give an opportunity for gem-like small projects and less established practices to shine through and this year is no exception. Parts of the Liverpool One development were commended "Far from being a size prize, the RIBA Awards are for buildings that offer value to people's lives. I am looking forward to seeing an exciting RIBA Stirling Prize shortlist." The canal link project was designed by AECOM Design + Planning. Liverpool One phases one and seven, part of which is the arcade linking the development with Church Street, were also given an award. Riba said the arcade, designed by Haworth Tompkins with Dixon Jones, was based on historical models but gave a "contemporary retail experience". The Liverpool John Moores University building was chosen for its "atmosphere of creativity". Riba said Rick Mather Architects had given the students "an enviable new environment that is both practical and inspiring".

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