From the multi-million pound new home of Welsh language broadcasting to a run down home given a sumptuous makeover - these are some the architectural gems vying for a prestigious accolade.

Seven buildings have been announced for the shortlist of the 2019 RIBA Welsh Architectural Awards.

Competition organisers said the entries showcased the the best new buildings Wales has to offer.

Ahead of the winner being announced next month, we take a look at this year's contenders.

Menai Science Park, Anglesey

The £20m "cutting edge" science park opened in 2008 amid to great fanfare and is the first dedicated Science Park in north Wales. Also known as M-Sparc, has laboratories, office space as well as business support to companies - within its futuristic looking walls.

Y Galeri Caernarfon Cinema Extension, Caernarfon

Y Galeri has already tasted RIBA success in the past - now its "little brother" could also follow in it extension. The £4m extension was unveiled last year - with film star Rhys Ifans officially opening the new wing. The 800m sq facility has two cinema screens with 3D capability, a meeting room and dedicated creative space for various workshops to be held.

Canolfan S4C Yr Egin, Carmarthen

S4C upped sticks from its old headquarters in Cardiff and headed to west Wales - a decision which initially met with surprise in the media industry. Local architect Niall Maxwell led the design on the striking looking building - which is based University of Trinity St Davids Wales' Carmarthen campus. On the outside its curved and metallic structure looks imposing, while the inside is bright and modern looking thanks to its clever use of natural light.

Ysgol Trimsaran, Carmarthenshire

Ysgol Trimsaran's new home is a significant upgrade from the original site. As well as boasting bigger and airy classrooms, the school is also the first building in Wales designed to Passivhaus level - a gold standard for buildings which are ultra energy efficient.

St Fagans Main Building, Cardiff

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The Grade II listed building was given a new lease of life last year as part of a £30m refurbishment. The attraction has been a popular choice for school trips, and architects Purcell worked closely with curators as well as teachers for the upgrade. The finished work saw existing exhibition spaces opened up and new ones created as well giving visitors some impressive woodland views in the process.

Gweithdy, St Fagans National Museum of History, Cardiff

The second entry from St Fagans. Gweithdy celebrates the culture, heritage and skills of Welsh craft in a new gallery, workshop and visitor hub museum. Museum bosses say it will act as a portal to proposed experimental archaeology areas and hope it will see visitors spend more time exploring the site.

Silver How, Llanhennock

Once a dilapidated house built in the 1960s, Silver How was transformed into an abode worthy of Grand Designs thanks to architects Hall and Bednarczyk. The main block is built in red sandstone while the period-style Arts & Craft stable - complete with original and moss covered roof - houses a very generous sized kitchen.