1996 Stirling Prize-Winning Building Faces Demolition

The Centenary Building at Salford University, an award-winning structure that received the RIBA Stirling Prize in 1996, is set to be demolished after being vacant for several years. The university cites its ageing infrastructure as the reason, despite criticism from architect Stephen Hodder and the Twentieth Century Society, who argue for its preservation due to its architectural significance and potential for adaptive reuse. The decision has sparked debate over sustainability and the preservation of modern architectural heritage.