'The Elizabeth Line is a triumph in architect-led collaboration, offering a flawless, efficient, beautifully choreographed solution to inner-city transport,' said Stirling Prize jury chair and RIBA president Muyiwa Oki.
'Descending into the colossal network of tunnels feels like entering a portal to the future, where the typical commuter chaos is transformed into an effortless experience. It rewrites the rules of accessible public transport, and sets a bold new standard for civic infrastructure, opening up the network and by extension, London, to everyone,' said Oki.
The UK's busiest train line was described as 'like entering a portal to the future', and its futuristic design featuring white panels and bright white lighting was praised highly in comparison to the often dark and dingy tube lines.
Used by 700,000 passengers every weekday, the 73-mile-long network of underground tunnels beat the new National Portrait Gallery and King's Cross Masterplan to the top spot.
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