Gold medalfor 2008 is scooped by first British architect in six years

RIBA has announced that architect Ted Cullinan has won its Royal Gold Medal for Architecture. The award, will be formally presented to him in February 2008, is in recognition of his work, teaching and contribution to architecture.

Cullinan, the first British architect to be awarded the honour since 2002, is best known for the Weald and Downland Museum in Sussex, which was nominated for the RIBA Stirling Prize in 2002.

Edward Cullinan Architects other projects include the Fountains Abbey Visitor Centre (1992), the Cambridge University Centre for Mathematical Sciences (2000), and the University of East London Docklands Campus (1999).

The practice is currently working on the redevelopment of their office in Islington, which will exceed the Mayor of London鈥檚 new target of 20% of energy from renewable sources.

Sunand Prasad, RIBA pesident, said: "Over four decades of inspirational practice and teaching Ted Cullinan has shown us how a keen awareness of the natural environment, and a deep engagement with those who use and experience buildings, can generate compelling and poetic architecture.

"He is also known for being one of the great teachers of our times and hundreds of students continue to be inspired by his enthusiasm, energy and deep insights into architecture."

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