# Renzo Piano's giant glass cube towers over Stirling Prize's brick shortlist

Renzo Piano's striking glass cube design dominates this year's Stirling Prize shortlist, which features several brick-based buildings. The architectural contrast highlights the diversity in contemporary design. The prize, awarded by the Royal Institute of British Architects, celebrates the best new building in the UK.

**Importance:** 3/5

## Sources

### Entertainment
- [The Guardian Culture](https://www.theguardian.com/artanddesign/2026/jul/16/stirling-prize-2026-paddington-square-brick-shortlist) — Thu, 16 Jul 2026 08:00:17 GMT