Regeneration hope as competition focuses on city’s forgotten spaces

The Forgotten Spaces competition, run by the Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) was launched following the success of a similar competition in London last year.

It invited architects, designers and students to develop an idea to revitalise an underused or unloved space in Sheffield.

Although the winning proposals are unlikely to ever become reality, it is hoped the ideas generated will stimulate regeneration.

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Sheffield was selected as it has seen several successful architectural regeneration projects in recent years.

An exhibition of entries is set to be staged at the Crucible Theatre and the three winners will be announced in September, to coincide with the theatre’s 40th anniversary celebrations.

Judges include Rory Olcayto, deputy editor of the Architect’s Journal; Norman Wienand, head of architecture at Sheffield Hallam University; Emma England, director of RIBA Yorkshire; and Simon Green, director of place at Sheffield Council.

Ms England, said: “The entries are looking great and there are many imaginative and inspiring ideas being proposed for the unused spaces in Sheffield.”