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Grand Final Judges 04President’s welcome 05

REGIONAL AWARDS 2011

Regional Awards Introduction 06East of England 07East Midlands 07International 08London 09North East 09North West 10Northern Ireland 10Scotland 11South East 11South West 12Wales 12West Midlands 13Yorkshire and Humber 13

GRAND FINAL AWARDS 2011

Grand Final Awards Introduction 14

BUILDING CONSERVATION

Building Conservation Introduction 16Building Conservation Shortlist 17Building Conservation Winner 18Building Conservation Commended 19

COMMUNITY BENEFIT

Community Benefit Introduction 20Community Benefit Shortlist 21Community Benefit Winner 22Community Benefit Commended 23

REGENERATION

Regeneration Introduction 24Regeneration Shortlist 25Regeneration Winner 26Regeneration Commended 27

SUSTAINABILITY

Sustainability Introduction 28Sustainability Shortlist 29Sustainability Winner 30Sustainability Commended 31

PROJECT OF THE YEAR

Project of the Year 32

Acknowledgements 35

Contents

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David Tuffin is Chairman of Judges, RICS Awards. A past president of RICS, he is a consultant to Tuffin Ferraby Taylor and St Brides Fund Managers, Chairman of RICS Disaster Management Commission, a member of RICS Business Development Board and a court assistant in the Worshipful Company of Chartered Surveyors.

Debbie Dance is Director of Oxford Preservation Trust, the successful Oxford based charity. As a commercial property surveyor with an MSc in Historic Conservation, she has completed a number of award winning conservation projects including Oxford Castle.

She holds a number of national roles and is currently Chair of the Historic Towns Forum and a trustee of the Churches Conservation Trust.

Michael Wyldbore-Smith is the panel’s Community Benefit Judge. Formerly a Director with DTZ and a past Chairman of RICS West Midlands, he is now surveyor to the Stratford Trust, a charity formed in the 16th century which offers financial help to worthy causes in Stratford-upon-Avon.

Jim Ure is the panel’s Sustainability expert. He is Managing Director of ABS Consulting which he founded in 1987. ABS Consulting provides sustainable solutions for the design and operation of buildings and estates with particular emphasis on carbon efficiency and occupant well-being.

Grand Final Judges

David Tuffin FRICS

Debbie Dance MRICS MSc

Michael Wyldbore-Smith FRICS

Jim Ure MSc CEng MIEE FCIBSE

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President’s welcome

It is an honour and privilege to introduce the 21st RICS Awards which recognises the outstanding contributions that have been made by professionals working across the land, property and built environment sectors, both in the UK and abroad.

The standard of the competition continues to surpass expectations and this year has been no different with over 350 entries shortlisted to a final 50, representing the very best in design, thinking and construction.

Today’s nominees have looked beyond the aesthetic role of property to create usable solutions that meet some of the most important challenges facing communities today. From sustainability and regeneration to social cohesion and conservation of the environment, their achievements are exemplified not only by the high regard in which they are held by industry, but also by the satisfaction and wellbeing derived by the communities in which their projects are located.

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The Grand Final marks the end of a rigorous and highly competitive assessment process for the winning and commended entries in this year’s RICS Awards.

Judges visited the finest projects in the built and natural environment across the country in order to crown the winners of the 12 UK regional heats, while projects overseas squared off in the international heat.

Through the expertise, enthusiasm and commitment of the Judges the regional heats provided a showcase for the most outstanding projects. While some regions honoured local successes with additional categories, Judges in all regions faced the difficult task of selecting the best scheme in Building Conservation, Community Benefit, Regeneration and Sustainability.

Across the UK, regional heats culminated in an assembly of property professionals at glittering Awards presentations. Thanks to the tireless efforts of RICS Regional Boards and staff, each Awards ceremony demonstrated the high calibre of the projects on show and provided an invaluable opportunity for attendees to network. The ceremonies ensure important exposure in local, regional and trade media for the winning and commended projects and the property professionals behind the schemes.

The winners and commended entries from the regional Awards are put forward to the Grand Final where projects vie to be category winners and for the much-contended Project of the Year accolade.

The standard of work reflected in all the finalists’ submissions is a great testament to the professionalism across land, property and construction. Thank you to everyone that has been involved in this year’s Awards – both at regional level and through to the Grand Final.”Mark WalleyRICS Executive Director, UK

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Regional Awards

East of England East Midlands

This year’s Awards gained extensive media coverage and helped bring to light the work and achievements of RICS members and other property professionals from across the region.

Regional Project of the Year – High House Production Park, Purfleet

Regional Project of the Year – Parkland Gateway, Corby including Corby Civic Hub, Corby International Pool & Corby Interchange, Northamptonshire

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This year’s entries demonstrated the high standard of work in the region and the efforts being made to produce projects of real benefit to the local community.

Category Winners:

Building Conservation – High House Farm, Purfleet

Community Benefit – The Pennoyer Centre, Pulham St Mary

Regeneration – High House Production Park, Purfleet

Sustainability – Sandon Valley House, East Hanningfield

Category Winners:

Building Conservation – C13th Tower Restoration to Little Houghton Church, Northamptonshire

Community Benefit – Hinckley Club for Young People, Leicestershire

Regeneration – Parkland Gateway, Corby including Corby Civic Hub, Corby International Pool & Corby Interchange, Northamptonshire

Sustainability – Woodland Trust Headquarters, Grantham


Regional Awards

International

Five entries from outside the UK made up the shortlist for the International RICS Awards. These projects were based all over the world – from mainland Europe to Africa – including an urban regeneration development in Belgium to a cassava grinding mill in Uganda.

Regeneration – Médiacité, Liège, Belgium

Community Benefit – Koutulai Grinding Mill, Mbale, Uganda

Community Benefit – TKTS Booth and Revitalization of Father Duffy Square, New York, USA

Regeneration – Limerick Greyhound Stadium and IGB Offices, Limerick, Ireland

Regeneration – Stanislavsky Factory, Moscow, Russia

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London North EastThe RICS North East Renaissance Awards were sponsored by: Estates Gazette, Newcastle Civic Centre, R&B Group, Santander Corporate Banking, Sika Sarnafil and Ward Hadaway.

Once again, the Judges were privileged to be shown a fascinating range of projects, each of which demonstrated the care and dedication of the team responsible.”Barry Woodman FRICSChairman of the London Region Judges

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Regional Project of the Year – Town Hall Hotel & Apartments, Bethnal Green

The team behind Regional Project of the Year – Sport Central, Northumbria University, Newcastle upon Tyne show their award

Category Winners:

Building Conservation – Town Hall Hotel & Apartments, Bethnal Green

Community Benefit – Botwell Green Sports & Leisure Centre, Hayes

Regeneration – Michael Faraday Community School, Southwark

Sustainability – KPMG – 15 Canada Square, Canary Wharf

Category Winners:

Building Conservation – The Close, Newcastle upon Tyne

Commercial – Quorum Business Park, Newcastle upon Tyne

Community Benefit – Sport Central, Northumbria University, Newcastle upon Tyne

Design & Innovation – Centuria South, Teesside University, Middlesbrough

Regeneration – Transforming Hendon, Sunderland

Residential Development – Amytis Gardens, South Shields

Sustainability – PDSA Petaid Hospital, Sunderland

Tourism & Leisure – Contemporary Structures, Ouseburn Parks, Newcastle upon Tyne

The Awards are a tribute to the determined spirit of the North East property sector and a celebration of those who work in the built and natural environments.”Jennifer WelchRICS North Operations Director

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Despite the austere economic times, by the time the judging began in February 70 entries had arrived – an incredible achievement.”Jennifer WelchRICS North Operations Director

Regional Project of the Year – The Plaza, Stockport

Regional Project of the Year – Refurbishment & Extension of the Crescent Arts Centre, Belfast

Category Winners:

Building Conservation – Florence Court, Laundry Yard, County Fermanagh

Community Benefit – Refurbishment & Extension of the Crescent Arts Centre, Belfast

Regeneration – Putting the ‘New’ into Newcastle, County Down

Sustainability – New GRAHAM Headquarters Building, County Down

Category Winners:

Building Conservation – The Plaza, Stockport

Commercial – St Paul’s Square, Liverpool

Community Benefit – Speke Neighbourhood Health Centre, Liverpool

Design & Innovation – Fielden Campus, The Manchester College, Manchester

Regeneration – The Inspire Centre, Levenshulme

Residential Development – Heath View, Congleton

Sustainability – Accrington Station, Lancashire

Tourism & Leisure – Pier Head Ferry Terminal, Liverpool

The entries demonstrate how the skills of chartered surveyors and other property professionals enhance local communities, boost the economy and preserve and protect the environment and our built heritage.”Professor Alastair AdairRICS Northern Ireland Chairman

‘‘North WestThe RICS North West Awards were sponsored by: English Heritage, Estates Gazette, MPG Graphics, R&B Group and Windmill Group.


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ScotlandThe RICS Scotland Awards were sponsored by Pinsent Masons.

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The RICS Scotland Awards exemplify how property professionals with inspirational schemes, large or small, can transform our lives, communities and environment.”Graeme HartleyRICS Scotland Director

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Regional Project of the Year – Belmont House, Unst

Regional Project of the Year – Aylesbury Waterside Theatre, Buckinghamshire

Category Winners:

Building Conservation – Belmont House, Unst

Community Benefit – The Hippodrome Cinema, Bo’ness

Regeneration – Springside, Edinburgh

Sustainability – John Hope Gateway, Edinburgh

Category Winners:

Building Conservation – Christ Church Library, Oxford

Community Benefit – Surrey Sports Park, Guildford

Regeneration – Aylesbury Waterside Theatre, Buckinghamshire

Sustainability – Dandridges Mill, Wantage

The standard of entries was high and we were privileged to be shown a range of very interesting and varied projects.”James Offen MA FRICSRICS South East Chairman

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The standard of entry this year was exceptionally high and this is further testimony to the achievement of those projects that have won the top regional accolades.”James Gregory MRICSRICS South West Chairman

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The team behind Sustainability winner West Buckland School: Art, Design & Technology and Drama Building, Barnstaple

Regional Project of the Year – Nant Gwrtheyrn, Pwllheli

Category Winners:

Building Conservation – Education through Restoration, Newport

Community Benefit – Ysgol Maes y Morfa, Carmarthen

Regeneration – Regeneration of 16-18 Edward Henry Street, Rhyl

Sustainability – The Larch House, Ebbw Vale

Category Winners:

Building Conservation – Mills Bakery, Royal William Yard, Plymouth

Community Benefit – Roman Baths Development, Bath

Regeneration – The Cornwall Hotel & Spa, Tregorrick

Sustainability – West Buckland School: Art, Design & Technology and Drama Building, Barnstaple

The calibre of the category winners was so high that the Judges in the South West region were unable to select a Regional Project of the Year.

While celebrating RICS Wales’ many outstanding building projects, Judges found nine projects worthy of an Award or highly commended. The Awards ceremony was hosted by local chartered surveyor, Roger Thomas.

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Building Conservation winner – Mills Bakery, Royal William Yard, Plymouth


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Once again we received an extremely strong selection of entries; the Awards are a great celebration of exemplary projects from across the region.”Martin Perks FRICSRICS West Midlands Chairman

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The team behind Regional Project of the Year – Mac/sampad, Birmingham show their award

Regional Project of the Year – Granary Wharf, Leeds

Category Winners:

Building Conservation – Brockhampton Estate, Herefordshire

Community Benefit – Mac/sampad, Birmingham

Regeneration – Dunston Business Village, Stafford

Sustainability – Severn Trent Centre, Coventry

Category Winners:

Building Conservation – Western Bank Library, Sheffield

Commercial – Skipton Building Society, HML HQ, Bingley

Community Benefit – Leeds City College, Keighley Campus, Yorkshire

Design & Innovation – Sheffield Institute for Translational Neuroscience, Yorkshire

Regeneration – Granary Wharf, Leeds

Residential – 1Zero4, Harrogate

Sustainability – Emm Lane, Bradford University, West Yorkshire

Tourism & Leisure – The Star Centre, Leeds City College, Yorkshire

The RICS Pro-Yorkshire Awards illustrate that with vision, hard work and an innovative approach there are still major opportunities for success in both the public and private sectors.”Jennifer WelchRICS North Operations Director

‘‘Yorkshire and HumberThe RICS Pro-Yorkshire Awards were sponsored by: Drivers Jonas Deloitte, English Heritage, Estates Gazette, R&B Group and Shulmans.


This year sees over 350 entries drawn from an amazing array of projects covering estates, schools, universities, churches, apartments, farms, community schemes, sports parks, theatres, office space and a pet hospital.

These Awards not only showcase the contribution that chartered surveyors make to the world we live in, but also reinforce the value of all professionals working across the built and natural environment.

The Awards demonstrate, recognise and celebrate professionalism and high standards.

I would like to thank the many professionals who give their valuable time to judge and organise the Awards and also congratulate everyone who enters projects that shape our lives and the world we live in.

Sean Tompkins RICS Chief Executive

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Community Benefit 20

Regeneration 24

Sustainability 28

Project of the Year 32

Grand Final Awards 2011


Building Conservation

This Award recognises and honours the highest standards of restoration or renovation and pays particular attention to the sensitivity of any adaptation which ensures the survival of a building well into the future. In this category Judges also look at the use and reuse of building materials and techniques applied.

Evidence of background research undertaken and how it informed the approach taken is important as well as the philosophy behind the repair and conservation of the building. The Judges look for:

• useoftraditionalmaterialsand/ortechniques

• incorporationofenvironmentalconsiderations

• provisionsmadeforfuturemaintenanceandthebuilding’slong-termprospects

• howkeyarchitecturalfeatureshavebeenconserved.

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The Plaza, StockportNorth West

Brockhampton Estate, HerefordshireWest Midlands

Town Hall Hotel & Apartments, Bethnal GreenLondon

Belmont House, UnstScotland

Mills Bakery, Royal William Yard, PlymouthSouth West

The Close, Newcastle upon TyneNorth East

Christ Church Library, OxfordSouth East

Education through Restoration, NewportWales

High House Farm, Purfleet East of England

C13th Tower Restoration to Little Houghton Church, NorthamptonshireEast Midlands

Florence Court, Laundry Yard, County Fermanagh Northern Ireland

Western Bank Library, SheffieldYorkshire and Humber

Building Conservation – Shortlist

This Award acknowledges the importance of heritage and the benefit it can bring to communities. The Judges see some innovative 21st century approaches to history with much for future generations to enjoy.

Debbie DanceBuilding Conservation Judge


Building Conservation – Winner

An unoccupied Grade II heritage listed former council headquarters in the heart of London’s East End, the Town Hall Hotel & Apartments has been transformed into a luxurious, contemporary 98 room hotel and conference facility.

The major conservation achievements of the project laid in the ability to preserve all feature areas and rooms in their original state. The integration of new within old is reflected throughout the building. The discovery of a large hidden space in very poor state led to last minute changes to the layout of the surrounding areas.

The developers’ desire to enhance the conservation of the building with an injection of modern design whilst protecting original features of this early 20th century building has firmly been achieved with this project.

The original Town Hall brings together an extraordinary blend of grand architectural styles to create a great place to sleep, eat and enjoy. The thoughtful and thought provoking extensions are bold, yet discrete – wonderful conservation and a place for Bethnal Green to be justly proud.”Debbie DanceBuilding Conservation Judge

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Town Hall Hotel & Apartments, Bethnal Green

Project teamOwner and Developer Mastelle Zinc Ltd

Architect Rare Architecture

Structural Engineer O’Connor Sokolowski Partnership

Mechanical & Electrical Consultant Mendick Waring Limited

Quantity Surveyor Barrie Tankel Partnership

Historic Consultant Priory Heritage

Planning Supervisor Prospect Planning

Lighting Consultant Jonathan Coles Lighting

Main Contractor MP Brothers

Building Conservation – Commended


The Plaza, StockportBelmont House, Unst


Built in 1775 Belmont House is the most northerly classical country house in the UK and can be seen by anyone arriving on the Shetland Isle of Unst. Uninhabited and in an advanced state of dereliction phase one of the three stage renovation works began in 2005 with the aim for a faithful restoration. Specialist craftsmen used local materials to painstakingly repair, redecorate and restore the house to its former glory and the works completed in August 2010.

The renovation has brought the building back to life and Belmont House is being enjoyed by the local community for functions. It is also popular location for weddings and as a holiday home.

Stockport Plaza first opened its doors to the paying public in 1932 as a ‘super-cinema’. It fell into disuse in 1998 and remained derelict until its restoration at the end of 2009. The philosophy behind the project was to achieve an authentic restoration based on detailed research of the original 1930s cinema; return the interior and exterior to its former condition while at the same time introduce modern elements such as new visitor facilities.

A unique aspect of this conservation was the reinstatement of the holophane lighting system in the auditorium which, as originally intended, provides a ‘light spectacular’ before performances and enhances the experience of the 1930s. The building has been brought back to life as a cinema and theatre and is proving to be successful with the local community.

Project teamOwner The Belmont Trust

Architect Groves-Raines Architects Ltd

Project team Owner Stockport Plaza Trust

Architect Brock Carmichael

Quantity Surveyor Tweeds

Structural Engineer Ord

Main Contractor GF Holding

Specialist Conservation Contractor Aura Conservation

Paint Analysis Specialist Hirst Conservation

Quantity Surveyor and CDM Co-ordinator Michael Thomson FRICS

Structural Engineer Elliot & Company


Community Benefit

The interaction between a project and the community in which it sits is at the heart of this Award. The category places value on the variety of people that were involved in these projects and rewards schemes that can demonstrate their reach throughout the community. Judges seek evidence of improvement to the local landscape or streetscape and high levels of public access to the scheme.

Projects may be single or groups of buildings, situated in urban, rural or coastal areas and Judges look for:

• thelevelofcommunityinvolvement

• thetypesofindividualsusingtheschemeandtheirresponsetoit

• communityinitiativesorspecialprojectsthatarelinkedtothescheme

• bestpracticeindesignandconstruction.

The Hippodrome Cinema, Bo’ness

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The Pennoyer Centre, Pulham St MaryEast of England

Speke Neighbourhood Health Centre, Liverpool North West

Roman Baths Development,BathSouth West

Leeds City College, Keighley Campus, Yorkshire Yorkshire and Humber

Botwell Green Sports & Leisure Centre, HayesLondon

The Hippodrome Cinema, Bo’nessScotland

Mac/sampad, BirminghamWest Midlands

Sport Central, Northumbria University, Newcastle upon Tyne North East

Surrey Sports Park, GuildfordSouth East

RSA Academy, TiptonWest Midlands

Hinckley Club for Young People, LeicestershireEast Midlands

Refurbishment & Extension of the Crescent Arts Centre,BelfastNorthern Ireland

Ysgol Maes y Morfa, Carmarthen Wales

We seek schemes of all sizes in this category and what always impresses us is the commitment of all involved, whether a commercial team, community group or a determined individual.

Community Benefit

Michael Wyldbore-SmithCommunity Benefit Judge


Community Benefit – Winner


The RSA Academy, Tipton

The Academy is a pioneering flagship project for the RSA and houses its new Opening Minds curriculum, enabling project-based approach to learning and provides teaching facilities for 1 100 students. Development began following extensive consultation with the RSA, staff and a number of community groups among others. The architecture of the Academy is based on a central spine building and houses a reception area, sports hall, two-storey library and a multi-purpose theatre for use by students and the public. The Academy accommodates a series of open plan classrooms with moveable walls to allow connection to adjacent rooms as well as separate work and study areas and quiet zones.

The Academy has cemented its place in the local community by becoming the hub for projects and initiatives including extending Opening Minds to local schools, an enrichment programme for the local community. Feedback on the design and performance of the Academy from users and the local community has been extremely encouraging.

Project team Owner RSA Sandwell

Project Architect John McAslan + Partners

Project Lead Department for Education & Skills

Project Manager Navigant Consulting Inc

Quantity Surveyor Davis Langdon LLP

Structural Engineer, Services Engineer Arup

Acoustic Engineer Alan Saunders Associates

BREEAM Consultant Hilson Moran Partnership Ltd

CDM Consultant Rod Hewitson

Main Contractor Willmott Dixon Construction Ltd

‘‘The development of this school should be a model for any Education Authority endeavouring to use public money to great effect… the school has been revitalised… the results are spectacular.”

Community Benefit – Commended


Refurbishment & Extension of the Crescent Arts Centre, Belfast

The Pennoyer Centre, Pulham St Mary


One of Belfast’s best known urban landscapes, the Grade I listed, Crescent Arts Centre is home to a community arts centre. Built in the 1870s the building was in a serious state of disrepair with only 50% of the building safe to use when the renovation works began. A collaborative approach to design was undertaken with the Centre and end users and the requirements of each art form and activity were considered in developing the layouts and finding solutions to the challenge of preserving the building while providing modern facilities.

The refurbished centre provides increased access, cutting-edge facilities with high quality flexible workshop space, art galleries, studios, offices and a theatre teaching space. The Crescent now offers 600 classes and workshops in a range of art forms and since the refurbishment has seen visitor numbers increase by 50%.

This community-led project transformed a condemned derelict school into a new village centre. Prominently located in the heart of the village the site had blighted the village centre for over 20 years since it closed in 1988.

The Pennoyer Centre offers a range of facilities including a venue for functions and exhibitions, meeting rooms, an IT suite, a community-run internet café and a heritage gallery that interprets the unique history of the site.

Over 150 people in the village volunteered their time to the project and the Centre has 70 volunteers manning it and created paid employment. This project demonstrates how environmental, social and economic sustainability can be applied in the transformation of a historic building at risk into a well-loved community asset with a long-term future.

Project team Owner RSA Sandwell

Project Architect John McAslan + Partners

Project Lead Department for Education & Skills

Project Manager Navigant Consulting Inc

Quantity Surveyor Davis Langdon LLP

Structural Engineer, Services Engineer Arup

Acoustic Engineer Alan Saunders Associates

BREEAM Consultant Hilson Moran Partnership Ltd

CDM Consultant Rod Hewitson

Main Contractor Willmott Dixon Construction Ltd

Project teamOwner Crescent Arts Centre

Architect (to planning stage) Hall Black Douglas

Architect (from planning to completion) Hamilton Architects

Contractor Gilbert-Ash N.I. Ltd

Structural Engineer WYG Ireland

Project team Owner The Pennoyer Centre

Architect Lucas Hickman Smith Ltd

Local Authority (Development Control, Design & Conservation and Historic Buildings) South Norfolk Council

Main Contractor Blackburns Construction

Structural Engineer Alcock Lees Partnership

Electrical Services Kevin Boast Associates

Mechanical Services Norfolk Heating Services

Building Control CNC Building Control

Mechanical & Electrical Engineer Bennett Robertson Ltd

CDM Co-ordinator The FCM Partnership

Quantity Surveyor and Project Manager Edmond Shipway

Environmental Energy Consultant and BREEAM Advisor SDS Energy Ltd


Regeneration

The Cornwall Hotel & Spa, Tregorrick

This Award recognises improvements to the built or natural environment that make long-term contributions to the vitality and prosperity of an area. Key judging criteria include the scope of the challenge at the inception stage and the successful delivery of the overall project.

The project must have conserved or improved the built or natural environment in a way that has contributed to the viability of the area. The Judges look for:

• thebackground/historyofthesiteanditsneedforregeneration

• thelong-termprospectsforthearea

• thescheme’spartinwiderregenerationpolicyinthearea

• theinvolvementandreactionofthelocalcommunity.

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High House Production Park, Purfleet East of England

The Inspire Centre, Levenshulme North West

The Cornwall Hotel & Spa, TregorrickSouth West

Granary Wharf, LeedsYorkshire and Humber

Michael Faraday Community School, SouthwarkLondon

Springside, EdinburghScotland

Nant Gwrtheyrn, PwllheliWales

Transforming Hendon, Sunderland North East

Aylesbury Waterside Theatre, Buckinghamshire South East

Dunston Business Village, Stafford West Midlands

Parkland Gateway, Corby including Corby Civic Hub, Corby International Pool & Corby Interchange, Northamptonshire East Midlands

Putting the ‘New’ into Newcastle, County Down Northern Ireland

Regeneration of 16-18 Edward Henry Street, RhylWales

Regeneration – Shortlist

We look for projects that combine determination and vision to deliver revitalised environments where communities and businesses can flourish.

David TuffinChairman of Judges


Regeneration – Winner

Earmarked as a key waterside development opportunity since the 1970s this under used area was left untouched due to land ownership issues and unrealistic plans. Granary Wharf has been designed to provide opportunities for everyone to enjoy this waterside location and create a sustainable mixed community.

The development has made a considerable improvement to the area, enhancing the Leeds skyline, rejuvenating a derelict canal side site into a stunning new place with exceptional outdoor public event space. The two acres of new public realm provides access to the restored canal and river waterfront and dock. Resident wildlife is also being conserved at Granary Wharf and an otter tunnel has been created that allows otters to traverse between the River Aire and Leeds to Liverpool Canal.

Granary Wharf is now a vibrant and growing waterside community close to the heart of Leeds city centre. The development is home to Leeds’ largest hotel, Mint, as well as a growing community of independent retailers that are creating a constant flow of visitors to the area.

‘‘Despite the difficult economic climate, the Granary Wharf development team’s approach was exemplary as regards their unshakeable belief that good design, innovative features and high quality finishes would create better long-term value for money and a commercially more sustainable investment.”David TuffinChairman of Judges

Granary Wharf, Leeds Project team Developer ISIS Waterside Regeneration

Masterplanner and Architect (Candle House) careyjones chapmantolcher

Architect (Waterman’s Place) CZWG

Contractor (Candle House and Waterman’s Place) Ardmore

Architect (Mint) Allies & Morrison

Contractor (Mint) Laing O’Rourke

Public Realm Capita

Regeneration – Commended

Nant Gwrtheyrn, Pwllheli Aylesbury Waterside Theatre, Buckinghamshire


Project team Developer ISIS Waterside Regeneration

Masterplanner and Architect (Candle House) careyjones chapmantolcher

Architect (Waterman’s Place) CZWG

Contractor (Candle House and Waterman’s Place) Ardmore

Architect (Mint) Allies & Morrison

Contractor (Mint) Laing O’Rourke

Public Realm Capita

Nant Gwrtheyrn was an abandoned 1870s village which housed local granite quarry workers and their families. When the quarry closed in the 1940s the village became derelict.

The regeneration has enabled new access suitable for coaches and construction vehicles; new track and footpath including access to the beach; renovation of the 24 cottages which now provide four star guest accommodation; education, conference and banqueting facilities; a café, shop, new reception area and renovated offices and the development of a downhill mountain bike course.

This rural area has seen little development since the closure of the quarry and new life has been injected into the area as a result of the development at Nant Gwrtheyrn. The village is now a key local facility for a range of family and group activities and celebrations. Income has been boosted by weddings, conferences and as a holiday destination.

Project teamOwner and Developer Ymddiriedolaeth Nant Gwrtheyrn

Project Manager Jim O’Rourke

Architect and Lead Professional James Jenkins Thomas

Quantity Surveyor and CDM Co-ordinator Chandler KBS

In its former state, the site was occupied by uninspiring buildings and small car parks; it was also home to the former Civic Centre which housed the town’s ageing multi-entertainment facility. The surrounding canal and canal basin were hidden gems with limited access and the whole area was in much need of improvement. The site now has a strikingly designed, modern 1 200 seated auditorium with five bars and a café and hosts a range of performing arts – from ballet to rock concerts.

The regeneration has brought new trade to the area in the shape of shops, restaurants, bars and a hotel. Aylesbury Waterside Theatre is at the heart of a wider regeneration programme for the town. The £42m investment by Aylesbury Vale District Council and its partners symbolises the aspirations and ambitions for the future prosperity of the mid-shire market town.

Project teamOwner Aylesbury Vale District Council

Theatre Operator Ambassador Theatre Group

Architect RHWL Architects

Structural, Mechanical & Electrical Engineer Ramboll

Acoustic Consultant ARUP Acoustics

Theatre Consultant Carr & Angier

Lighting Consultant Graham Phoenix Lighting Design

Main Contractor Willmott Dixon Construction

Structural Engineer Evans Wolfenden Partnership Ltd

Mechanical & Electrical Engineer SABA

Clerk of Works Berwyn Evans

Main Contractor RL Davies & Son Ltd

Heritage Consultant Headland Design


Sustainability

KPMG – 15 Canada Square, Canary Wharf

This Award celebrates schemes that provide sustainable environments that meet the needs of people now, as well as the needs of future generations. The category measures a project’s commitment to the efficient use of resources and acknowledges schemes that are sustainable in their design and operation, balancing the economic, environmental and social criteria of the project. It is a challenging category, where the Judges look for:

• useofenvironmentallyfriendlymaterialsandrecyclingandenergyefficient procedures in construction, design and monitoring

• thoughtgiventodeconstruction,eventualreuseandrecycling

• achievementofaBritishResearchEstablishmentEnvironmental Assessment Method (BREEAM) rating

• thesettingofenergyconsumptionandCO2 emissions targets at the design stage.

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Sandon Valley House, East HanningfieldEast of England

Accrington Station, LancashireNorth West

West Buckland School: Art, Design & Technology and Drama Building, BarnstapleSouth West

KPMG – 15 Canada Square, Canary WharfLondon

John Hope Gateway, Edinburgh Scotland

Emm Lane, Bradford University, West YorkshireYorkshire and Humber

PDSA Petaid Hospital, SunderlandNorth East

Dandridges Mill, WantageSouth East

Woodland Trust Headquarters, GranthamEast Midlands

New GRAHAM Headquarters Building, County Down Northern Ireland

Severn Trent Centre, CoventryWest Midlands

Sustainability – Shortlist

Successful projects in this category are those where the teams involved have demonstrated how thoughtful design and operation have been used to achieve an appropriate balance of the social, environmental and economic impacts of the project.

Jim UreSustainability Judge

The Larch House, Ebbw Vale, Wales


Sustainability – Winner

New GRAHAM Headquarters Building, County Down

Construction company GRAHAM wanted to demonstrate their commitment to sustainable construction when they commissioned the design for their new headquarters building. The development retained and reused existing sheds of the fertiliser plant that was previously situated on the brownfield site.

The BREEAM method was used to ensure appropriate forward planning at the design stage and the result is a remarkable new generation office building that combines the best of natural and automated approaches. The new building has proven to be a resounding success with the employees at GRAHAM and is aiding the reduction of the organisation’s carbon footprint.

Much of the building’s energy-saving features were achieved through intelligent passive design with little or no additional cost and met GRAHAM’s desire to illustrate that a sustainable and comfortable office can be produced without significant expenditure.

The building management system was configured to record fuel, heat, water and electrical usage. Energy efficiency measures include natural ventilation, localised CO2 and temperature sensors, biomass boiler and motion activated and daylight sensors. The building is future-proofed to allow easy expansion without disruption to the structure.

Project team Owner and Contractor GRAHAM

Architect, Interior Design, Sustainability Consultant, Civil & Structural Engineer and Acoustics Consultant BDP

Mechanical & Electrical Engineer and BREEAM Assessor Caldwell Consulting

Quantity Surveyor Bruce Shaw GRAHAM

‘‘GRAHAM resisted the temptation to include token renewable technologies and the project is an excellent example of a logical approach to sustainability.Jim UreSustainability Judge

Sustainability – Commended

KPMG – 15 Canada Square, Canary WharfAccrington Station, Lancashire


Project team Owner and Contractor GRAHAM

Architect, Interior Design, Sustainability Consultant, Civil & Structural Engineer and Acoustics Consultant BDP

Mechanical & Electrical Engineer and BREEAM Assessor Caldwell Consulting

Quantity Surveyor Bruce Shaw GRAHAM

Built as part of the Sustainable Stations project, Accrington Station is the first Eco station on the Northern Rail network and is the first station to be awarded a BREEAM ‘Excellent’ rating. The new energy efficient ticket office building and associated car park replaces existing facilities. The new location for the station building provides a high quality gateway into Accrington, improving links to the town centre and alternative modes of transport, whilst encouraging a greater use of public transport in general.

The station has been built with innovative use of products and services that are sustainable and reduce energy consumption and CO2 emission. Where possible, locally sourced materials including recycled stone were used ensuring that they can be recycled in the future.

A new learning resource centre has been incorporated into the basement for education and exhibitions to promote green issues.

Project teamOwner and Developer Lancashire County Council

Train Operating Company Northern Rail Ltd

Architect SBS Architects

Structural, Mechanical & Electrical Engineer Halcrow Yolles

KPMG purchased the 18 floor building in Canary Wharf in 2006 with the ambition of creating a flagship office that met the firm’s corporate social responsibility agenda. 15 Canada Square opened in 2010 on programme, under budget and met the firm’s sustainability vision requirements.

Sustainability was addressed during conception and design, implemented during construction and being monitored during occupation. The local environment was also considered and nesting rafts were built to encourage wildlife in the area.

All timber used came from sustainable sources and the site was the first in London to use a plasterboard compactor. During fit out recyclable materials including carpets and furniture were installed.

The project has delivered a building that is fit for purpose in terms of its design and is environmentally sound. 15 Canada Square provides KPMG with a flexible, innovative building that encapsulates the firm’s sustainability objectives.

Project team Owner KPMG

Project Manager Turner & Townsend

Quantity Surveyor EC Harris

Architect and Interior Designer Swanke Hayden Connell Architects

Mechanical & Electrical Engineer Aecom

Structural Engineer Ramboll Whitbybird

Contractor ISg

Developer Canary Wharf Group

Agent Jones Lang LaSalle

Quantity Surveyor Cyril Sweett

Main Contractor Strategic Team Group

Contractor’s Structural Engineer (D&B) Peter Moss & Associates

Mechanical & Electrical Design and works G E Griffiths Ltd


Project of the Year

Town Hall Hotel & Apartments, Bethnal Green

This Grade II listed former council headquarters underwent a change of use to a luxury five-star hotel complex in a delicate redevelopment and refurbishment. The sensitive, holistic design and renovation preserves the building’s original features whilst incorporating contemporary additions, bringing to life various historic characteristics.

Digital and traditional craftsmanship were merged throughout the project to produce a unique dialogue between new and old. Brass, marbles, terrazzo, various timbers, digital marquetry and laser-cut patterns were integrated into the new design.

The striking Portland stone façade – featuring a number of Henry Poole sculptures – was in a general state of neglect. Light cleaning to retain the character of age has revitalised the building’s exterior.

Highly ornate plaster ceilings in the Edwardian structures were refurbished and partially reproduced through moulds using traditional techniques. Scagiola rendering of columns was restored in situ.

Materials chosen for the refurbishment are of high quality and complement original features – natural stones, solid oak flooring, brass details, ironmongery and timbers – and were even carried through to new ventilation outlets and coverings.

The project mixes old and new furniture in a sympathetic take on the eclectic original design where traces of fading neoclassical elements are associated with humbly emerging art deco features.

Fully restored, this much welcomed hotel and conference facility, restaurant and bar has already become a local landmark once again.

‘‘Also winner of the Building Conservation category, please see page 18 for details of the Project team.

Exemplary conservation, inspirational design, attention to detail and dedicated teamwork combined to achieve a stunning result... a truly outstanding project.”David TuffinChairman of Judges


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