Seven architect teams have been shortlisted for the new 拢50m Glasgow School of Art building, perhaps the most eagerly awaited design contest this year

The list includes bidders from Spain, Ireland and the US. The shortlist comprises: Benson + Forsyth, Elder & Cannon, Francisco Mangado Architects, Grafton Architects, Hopkins, John McAslan + Partners with Nord Architects, and Steven Holl Architects with JM Architects.

The contest received 153 expressions of interest. Reports suggest Zaha Hadid, Rogers Stirk Harbour + Partners and David Chipperfield threw their hats into the ring. The shortlist is mainly made up of architects known for their higher education work.