Yorkshire buildings awarded for architectural excellence
NINE Yorkshire buildings have scooped prizes at the RIBA Yorkshire Awards from the Royal Institute of British Architects, in recognition of their architectural excellence.
The winning buildings are:
– Doncaster Civic Office, Doncaster by Cartwright Pickard Architects
– Franklin College, Entrance Building, Grimsby by Hodson Architects Ltd
– Manor Works, Alison Business Centre, Sheffield by Architecture 00:/
– Oakfield School, Hopewell Road, Hull by Wright and Wright Architects
– Scale Lane Bridge, Hull by McDowell+Benedetti
– Seizure Gallery, Yorkshire Sculpture Park by Adam Khan Architects
– Underbank House, Holmfirth by Prue Chiles Architects
– Wakefield One, Wakefield by Cartwright Pickard Architects
– West Offices, HQ and Customer Centre for City of York Council by CSP Architects
Emma England, regional director, said: “2014 has seen the best crop of awards in Yorkshire for many years. I’m hopeful that this marks the move away from austerity to a more optimistic outlook for architecture and the construction industry in the region. It is particularly encouraging to see that three local authorities have invested in good design with new council offices in Doncaster, Wakefield and York. All three buildings have already paid dividends by providing better services and facilities for customers, a reduction in unauthorised absence from staff and lower running costs from more economical and environmentally efficient premises.”
Winners were also recognised for the following special awards:
• RIBA Yorkshire Building of the Year Award 2014
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• RIBA Yorkshire Client of the Year Award
Rachel Davies, Head Teacher Oakfield School, Hull
• RIBA Yorkshire Architect of the Year Award
Cartwright Pickard Architects, Leeds
• RIBA Yorkshire Emerging Architect of the Year Award
Howard Evans of Pru Chiles Architects, Sheffield
• RIBA Yorkshire Sustainability Award 2014
Wakefield One, Wakefield by Cartwright Pickard Architects
• RIBA Yorkshire Conservation Award 2014
West Offices, HQ and Customer Centre for City of York Council by CSP Architects
• RIBA Yorkshire Small Project Award 2014
Underbank House, Holmfirth by Prue Chiles Architects
RIBA Yorkshire Award winners will also be considered for a RIBA National Award, which will be announced in June.
