Heydar Aliyev Center by Zaha Hadid Architects among the nominees for The Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) Inaugural International Prize.

The RIBA International Prize will be awarded to the most significant and inspirational building of the year. The winning building will demonstrate visionary, innovative thinking and excellence of execution, whilst making a distinct contribution to its users and to its physical context.

For 50 years the RIBA awards and prizes have championed and celebrated the best architecture in the UK and around the world.

The winner of the first RIBA International Prize will be announced at a ceremony in London in December 2016.

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