The Nucleus Building, University of Edinburgh by Sheppard Robson has been shortlisted for the 2025 RIAS Andrew Doolan Best Building in Scotland Award which is Scotland’s most prestigious annual architecture prize.
The shortlist explains why this building is included: “Designed as the vibrant new heart for the University of Edinburgh, this building provides a much-needed focal point and meeting place for students and staff, seamlessly uniting a rich variety of teaching, learning and social environments. From quiet individual focus to lively collaboration, this diverse array of spaces allows the building to support different ways of studying, teaching and socialising. This not only creates a resilient and responsive learning environment for a world-leading academic community, but also seeks to enhance the wider student and staff experience. Proudly integrated into the local community, the Nucleus Building is a considered, enduring and generous example of civic architecture, that responds to a multifaceted brief and sets a powerful precedent for Scottish university design.”
