The shortlist for this year's Royal Institute of the Architects of Ireland (RIAI) Public Choice Award has been announced.

The public has been invited to cast their vote for Ireland's favourite building or public space of the year, with an emphasis on recognising the buildings and places that enrich their everyday lives – from homes and schools to public spaces, community hubs, and vital infrastructure.

The winner will receive the only architectural award in Ireland decided by public vote.

RIAI President Sean Mahon said: "We're delighted to invite the public to take part in the Public Choice Award, a chance to celebrate the transformative power of architecture in communities across Ireland. The quality and ambition of this year’s entries highlight the vital role architects play in shaping a more inclusive, sustainable, and connected built environment.

"This award is a powerful reminder that architecture creates places that support wellbeing, support communities, and improve how we live, work, and connect. These shortlisted projects offer an inspiring vision of what’s possible when design is done well, with purpose, and with people in mind."

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Now in its 36th year, the RIAI Architecture Awards celebrate excellence in Irish and international architecture. This year, 124 projects were submitted, with a total of 247 entries across 12 categories, as some projects compete for more than one award.

Following a rigorous assessment process, 48 projects – including 21 in Dublin, 20 regionally and six internationally – have been shortlisted for the Public Choice Award.

From the Arklow Wastewater Treatment Plant and Harcourt Terrace Educate Together National School (the outcome of an RIAI Architectural Design Competition) to housing projects in Dublin's inner city and Inchicore, the shortlist includes essential infrastructure that supports health, education, inclusion, and sustainability.

Other featured works, such as the Dún Laoghaire Baths, Athlone Greenway Bridge, and Monaghan Church Square show how even modest investments in quality public architecture can deliver long-term cultural and economic value.

The shortlist also includes international works by Irish architects, such as the Sadler's Wells East dance theatre on the former London Olympics site and the Jackson Library in Oxford and Westminster Coroner's Court, also in London.

Visit the Public Choice Award Poll to cast your vote and learn more about the shortlisted projects. Voting closes on Monday, June 16 at 5pm. The RIAI Awards 2025 are proudly supported by Gold Sponsors – Sika Ireland and VELUX.