The RIBA has announced the 25 schemes shortlisted for its 2010 Special Awards, which are given for excellence in conservation, school design, public spaces and projects under 拢1m

Among the contenders are (pictured from left) Aecom鈥檚 Pierhead in Liverpool, DSDHA鈥檚 Christ鈥檚 College school in Guildford and Carmody Groarke鈥檚 Regent鈥檚 Place Pavilion in London. The five winners will be announced at the RIBA Stirling prize in London on 2 October.