Rubicon shortlisted for RIBA East awards

Alison Brooks Architects’ design of Rubicon at Eddington has been shortlisted for the 2026 RIBA East awards.

Rubicon, the 186-home development at the southern entrance of Eddington was designed for the Hill Group and the University of Cambridge. Accommodating University staff members and the wider community, the net-zero scheme integrates cycling, homeworking, community spaces and landscape, while meeting high environmental performance aligned to the vision for the North West Cambridge development.

The development comprises five interlocking buildings that use hand‑glazed bricks, curved corners and distinctive roof forms to create a cohesive identity within the Cambridge context. Courtyards link urban and landscaped areas, reflecting the site’s position at the city’s edge. Inspired by historic mill forms and combining loft‑style layouts with collegiate courts, the scheme showcases a contemporary model for high‑density, low‑rise living focused on community.

Congratulations to Alison Brooks Architects and all involved in the Rubicon development. The RIBA East winners will be announced in May 2026.

Also, congratulations to the architects who have been shortlisted, including Pembroke College shortlisted for Mill Lane, and Clare College for River Wing.

Read the full shortlist here