Gareth Hoskins Architects is delighted to announce that Mareel is one of only 25 projects selected from 75 entries to be shortlisted for the RIAS 2013 Awards.

Mareel is the UK’s most northerly music, cinema and creative industries centre and is managed by Shetland Arts Development Agency. Shetland Arts’ Marketing Officer, Lisa Ward, said: “We are very proud to see Mareel recognised on this shortlist and look forward to the RIAS panel’s visit.”

The building, designed by Gareth Hoskins Architects, is situated in a prominent quayside area in Lerwick, adjacent to the Shetland Museum and Archives and incorporates: a live performance auditorium, two cinema screens, rehearsal rooms, a recording studio, education and training spaces, a digital media production suite, broadcast facilities and a cafe bar with free, high speed wi-fi internet access.

Gareth Hoskins said “we’re thrilled that Mareel, having received so much positive feedback from its users, has now also been shortlisted for these prestigious awards and are delighted to have the opportunity to show the judges around.”