Architecture 08 is the official annual guide to all the awards presented by the Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) in 2008, including the prestigious Stirling Prize, awarded to the architects of the building that has made the greatest contribution in the past year to the evolution of architecture and the built environment. This informative book features over 80 projects of all types worldwide by both established and emerging practices, offering a fascinating insight into recent developments in contemporary architecture.