Fiona Hyslop, Scotland's Minister for Culture and External Affairs, announced the result of this year's award at a presentation the Scottish Parliament on November 19th 2010.
The judges selected two projects from the shortlist which they considered were of particular merit: McManus Galleries, Dundee and Shettleston Housing Association Offices, Glasgow. While awarding the McManus Galleries a special mention, the judges were unanimous in their decision that this year's award should go to Shettleston Housing Association Offices.