BUILDINGS across North Yorkshire are being recognised in the finals of the The Royal Institute of British Architect (RIBA) awards scheme.

Four buildings in York, from a historic theatre to a redeveloped public toilet site, have been shortlisted for RIBA’s Yorkshire awards.

Clementhorpe Maltings, the first phase of the Derwenthorpe development, York Theatre Royal, and redeveloped public toilets in St Leonard’s Place have made it onto the list of buildings being considered for the prize.

They are joined by other North Yorkshire entrants Rievaulx Abbey’s new visitor centre and museum near Helmsley and a new private home called Cunelands House near Malton.

Chairman of the Yorkshire judging panel, Vijay Taheem, said: “Our region received many excellent entries, and all very worthy of consideration in many aspects.

“The short listing presented lively discussions and debates, and those shortlisted are considered to embrace a holistic contribution to all aspects of the design in creating excellence towards our architectural heritage.”

The shortlisted buildings will be visited by the judging panel in March, with the winners announced at a ceremony in Hull on May 25.

Regional winners will also be considered for a RIBA National Award, and could go on to be shortlisted for the best building of 2017 award.