Oldham Egyptian Room food hall nominated for RIBA award
Oldham's Egyptian Room food hall, located in the restored Old Town Hall, has been nominated for the RIBA North West Awards 2026. The venue opened in November 2024 and is one of ten buildings shortlisted for the regional architecture award. Council leader Arooj Shah praised the recognition as testament to the vision and partnership behind transforming the historic building. The Egyptian Room is nominated alongside notable buildings including the Grade I-listed Rochdale Town Hall, which also reopened in 2024 after restoration. All nominated projects will be visited by the regional jury, with winners announced in spring and considered for national awards.