The winning entry is the Centre for Future Learning (CFL) at University College Dublin submitted by ARUP Consulting Engineers. 

The CFL is a landmark facility independent of any faculty or discipline. The project design brief requirement was for a building that would facilitate and support the next generation of student-focused environments, evolving teaching methods and future learning needs.  

The mechanical and electrical systems are designed to be robust enough to operate reliably at peak loads yet flexible enough to scale down during low-use periods, requiring resilience of ventilation, electrical services and digital infrastructure. Integration with campus-wide decarbonisation initiatives extends the impact of the CFL beyond a single facility. 

The structural engineering of the project, using long‑span structural solutions, makes a substantial contribution to realising adaptable, inclusive and future‑ready spaces with excellent levels of serviceability and durability. The specification of low‑carbon concrete mixes, and the use of exposed concrete soffits as thermal mass reduce both embodied and operational carbon. 

Overall, the building realises the architectural ambition of the brief through both excellence in design and engineering innovation.