Gongs for city’s amazing buildings
BUILDINGS across Manchester have been recognised for the quality of their world class design by The Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA).
The city took home an armful of awards at the RIBA North West Awards 2016 on Wednesday night (20 April 2016) which heaped praise on four of Manchester’s newest or restored landmarks.
The RIBA North West Awards 2016 aims to recognise architectural excellence. Three buildings commissioned by Manchester City Council received awards (HOME, the Library Walk Link Building and the restoration of Manchester Central Library) as well as The National Graphene Institute at the University of Manchester.
Manchester City Council went on to gain further recognition receiving both the Client Of The Year award and the Conservation award, specifically for work on Manchester Central Library.
Councillor Bernard Priest, deputy leader of Manchester City Council, said: “It’s an honour to see Manchester receive so many awards from the Royal Institute of British Architects.
“Manchester has benefited from dramatic and bold change in last few years and these awards recognise what we all already knew locally – Manchester is a world class city that continues to evolve and grow.
“We place sustainability and quality of design at the heart of all our regeneration projects and I’m proud to see that aim recognised by these awards.”
Sheena Wrigley, HOME’s executive director, said: “Huge congratulations to Manchester City Council for winning the Client of the Year Award as part of the 2016 RIBA Awards and we’re thrilled that HOME has also won one of the 10 2016 RIBA Regional Awards, recognising architectural excellence in the North West.”
