Winning projects range from City towers to an urban farm
The Bourne Estate, Clerkenwell, by Matthew Lloyd Architects (phs: Benedict Luxmoore)
“The site strategy is excellent, introducing the blocks in a form and position that seems to complete the original 1905 layout… The quality of materials and the finish on the new blocks is to be commended, especially for a Local Authority project constrained by budgets to generate a good amount of social housing.”
The Department Store, Brixton, by Squire & Partners (phs: James Jones)
“A stunning building which has been brought back to life. Exceedingly exquisite and sensitive restoration, filled with beautiful material choice, attention to details and wonderful spaces.”
The Leadenhall Building, by Rogers Stirk Harbour & Partners (phs: John Safa, Mark Gorton, Paul Raftery, Richard Bryant)
“One of the more striking and elegant towers to have been added to the City’s jumbled skyline in recent years”
The Makers House, Hackney, by Liddicoat & Goldhill (phs: Simon Watson)
“Throughout the scheme [developed by the architect] you can see a very high level of inventiveness in the bespoke detailing. These are not in any way the ‘generic solutions’ that you would normally get with a property developer”
The Sekforde, Clerkenwell, by Chris Dyson Architects (phs: Peter Landers)
“The care taken to restore the exterior of the pub continues inside, with more Georgian wood grain effect, restored bar and fire place, exposed brickwork, reinstated mouldings and covings and a palette of colours inspired by the John Soane Museum. ”
Turner’s House refurbishment, Twickenham, by Butler Hegarty Architects (phs: Anne Purkiss)
“This quietly radical project is not so much an exercise in preservation as an extensive restoration of the diminutive villa that the artist J M W Turner had built for himself”
University of Roehampton Library by Feilden Clegg Bradley Studios (phs: Hufton & Crow)
“A successful civic building, constructed with studious effort that offers its users a number of delightful places to undertake library work.”
Upper Richmond Road by Allford Hall Monaghan Morris (phs: Timothy Soar)
“The overall effect of the staggering, wrapping and slicing of space and form create a lively and enjoyable civic aesthetic that is suggestive of a place to shop, work, live and play”
VEX by Chance de Silva & Scanner (phs: Hélène Binet)
“A unique house created through cultural collaboration, which lovingly uses honest materials and with handcrafted elements throughout.”
Victoria & Albert Museum Exhibition Road Quarter by AL_A (phs: Hufton & Crow)
“Every once in a while an architect, a site and a client work seamlessly together to create a special moment in the city. The new courtyard, cafe, shop and gallery of the Exhibition Road Quarter is such a place in time.”
Victoria Albert Museum Members Room by Carmody Groarke (phs: Rory Gardiner)
“Modern architecture can often be described as the ‘Death of Cosiness’ but here a balance has been found between an environment of luminance both in light and acoustic terms, with a material warmth and depth that is both comfortable and refreshing. ”
Victoria Hall Kings Cross by Stanton Williams (phs: John Sturrock)
“The effort in the detailing and setting out of components to achieve perfection has delivered an effortless design that fosters a sense of community and home. ”
Walthamstow Wetlands by Witherford Watson Mann (phs: Heini Schneebeli)
“The sensitive handling of the restoration of these historic buildings using a simple palette of materials has been particularly successful”
Waterloo City Farm by Feilden Fowles Architects (phs: Feilden Fowles Architects)
“This project by three organisations has brought to life an unused wasteland, provided an enjoyable place for workers to occupy and gives delight to those that visit”
Weston Street, Bermondsey, by Allford Hall Monaghan Morris (phs: Timothy Soar)
“Exquisitely crafted modern homes. A tactile choice of materials are used coupled with beautiful interior detailing… This project has a sense of fun providing an alternative model for fluid space living across split levels”
White Collar Factory, Old Street, by Allford Hall Monaghan Morris (phs: Timothy Soar)
“An exemplary development full of quality materials, finishes, details and playfulness; alongside public and community spirited generosity, innovation and experimentation (plus lots of lovely concrete).”
