In December 2007, the Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) organised an exhibition at The Winter Gardens in Weston-super-Mare, presenting all 95 entries submitted to the international competition for the redevelopment of Birnbeck Island. Originally intended to showcase only the six shortlisted proposals, the exhibition was expanded to include every submission, reflecting the overall quality and diversity of the ideas received.
The exhibition took place in the Ballroom of The Winter Gardens, a grand Edwardian space that provided an elegant setting for the architectural display. Panels were arranged along the perimeter and central aisles, allowing visitors to explore the full spectrum of visions for the future of Birnbeck Island and its historic pier.
The exhibition was open to the public on 6 and 7 December 2007, offering a rare opportunity to engage with a wide range of architectural approaches to a site of significant cultural and urban value.
