London’s Elizabeth line wins 2024 Riba Stirling Prize for architecture

The Elizabeth line was formerly known as Crossrail before being renamed after Queen Elizabeth II.

It was designed by a group of architects, engineers and designers including Grimshaw, Maynard, Equation and AtkinsRéalis.

Neill McClements, a partner at Grimshaw, said: “The Elizabeth line is a piece of infrastructure that has been transformative, not only for London’s transport network but also for many people’s lives, highlighting the role design plays in elevating our every day.”

The award comes almost a year after London Mayor Sadiq Khan said the Elizabeth line had “not met the consistently high standards” expected by Londoners.

Previous Stirling Prize winners include Goldsmith Street council housing in Norwich and The New Library at Magdalene College, Cambridge.