* Glowacka Rennie Architects with Techniker;

* Gollifer Langston Architects / Michael Hadi Associates / Foto-Ma / Measur;

* Barnaby Gunning, Gunning Groothuizen Architects;

* McChesney Architects with Atelier One.

The competition is organised by the Royal Institute of British Architects with the support of the Institution of Civil Engineers, Urban Splash, English Partnerships and New East Manchester. Entries were received from 87 practices from the UK, USA, Australia and Europe. Teams will be now be interviewed by the judges and winner is expected to be announced by the end of this month. The entries can be seen at www.newislington.co.uk (opens in new window).