Nottingham business recognises property stars of tomorrow
Six architecture students at Nottingham Trent University have been awarded prizes by M&E consultancy Couch Perry Wilkes (CPW) in recognition of their excellent property and construction projects.
CPW judged three award categories and selected the winner and most improved student in each category.
The team chose James Clements for environmental/integrated services design and Anna Lorf for most improved. Olivia Jackson won best environmental and integrated services response while Matt Gordon was most improved in that category. Finally, best technical response was awarded to Ellen Brown and Rheneas Chudley won most improved.
Alex Jones, director at CPW, acted as a judge on behalf of the company.
He said: “We are delighted to be involved again this year as we’re really passionate about championing Nottingham talent, particularly in the property and construction sectors.
“All the shortlisted projects were brilliant so it was really hard to pick a winner but James, Ellen and Olivia’s projects all really stood out. Their creativity was astounding and it is talent like this that we need to retain within the region.”
Anna Lorf said: “My project was a science educational centre and the site I chose was on Crocus Street, Nottingham. My project was largely inspired after I visited a science centre in Copenhagen, called the Experimentaruim, where children can learn through fun activities.
“I felt very honoured to have won an award, it made me feel very proud of what I have achieved during my years at university. To be recognised by industry professionals is fantastic and I’m glad they enjoyed my work as much as I did this year.”
Gavin Richards, head of architecture at Nottingham Trent University, added: “Partnerships with organisations such as Couch Perry Wilkes are so important to Nottingham Trent University as industry recognition in the form of awards, gives our students a real sense of achievement and confidence as they enter into their new career.”
