A key feature at Chatham’s Historic Dockyard has been shortlisted for the prestigious national RIBA Stirling Prize.

The Command of the Oceans is one of six buildings in the UK to be nominated for the Royal Institute of British Architects award.

The exhibit preserves not only the Mast House and Mould Loft but also the remains of the Namur ship which were uncovered beneath the floor.

The prize is awarded to buildings which have made the greatest contribution to the evolution of architecture over the past year.

The project was funded by the Heritage Lottery Fund and the Homes and Communities Agency and opened to the public May last year.

Bill Ferris OBE, chief executive of Chatham Historic Dockyard Trust said “After just over a year of operation, the public reaction to the project has been extremely positive and the functionality of the spaces has surpassed our high expectations.”

“We are thrilled that the project has been shortlisted for the RIBA Stirling Prize - a significant achievement in its own right and we look forward to the eventual winners being announced in October.”

Other shortlisters include British Museum World Conservation and Exhibitions Centre, Hastings Pier, and the City Campus at the City of Glasgow College.

The dockyard recently won seven awards at the RIBA’s including the south east building of the year.

The winner will be announced on October 31 at the Camden Roundhouse in London.