2017 PUBLIC AND COMMUNITY AWARD: sponsored by Gatwick Airport Limited
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The Community Playcentre @ Walberton is a charity set up by locals to enable a better choice of childcare by creating a purpose-designed, sustainable community building. It’s run for the benefit of the community. MSBC built within the budget raised by trusts, social enterprise loans, section 106 and local community fundraising.
Submitted by: The Martin Sewell Building Company Ltd, Fontwell. www.msbc.uk.com
Architect: Martin Helyer, Helyer Davies Architects Ltd, Emsworth. www.hdarchitects.co.uk
Project Manager: Rob Robson, The Martin Sewell Building Company Ltd
Contractors: The Martin Sewell Building Company Ltd
British Airways i360 is a 162m tower with a glass observation pod that lifts up to 200 passengers at a time to 138m to enjoy amazing panoramic 360-degree views. The two Eugenius Birch designed 1866 tollbooths that graced the entrance to the pier have been reconstructed in their original positions.
Submitted by: Marks Barfield Architects, London. www.marksnarfield.com
Architect: David Marks RIBA, Marks Barfield Architects.Contractors: Hollandia Infra B.V.
Craftsmen: In-Wood Developments, Lewes. www.in-wood.co.uk
Other: Jacobs UK, Hemsley Orrell Partnership, Pomagalski SAS and JT Mackley and Co.Contractors: NJS Group.
Formerly the Harvey’s depot site, the existing building will house a 3-screen independent cinema with community and film education facilities, a restaurant, café and bar and ancillary facilities. The foyer, café, restaurant and education facilities are located within a contemporary annex. The building retains most existing features recognising the local history and importance of the site.
Submitted by: Burrell Foley Fischer LLP, London. www.bff-architects.com
Project Designers: Stefanie Fischer/John Burrell, Burrell Foley Fischer LLP
Site Manager: David Adams, Durtnell & Sons Ltd, Westerham. www.durtnell.co.uk
Contractors: Durtnell & Sons Ltd.
Craftsmen: The Flintman Company, Brighton. www.flintman.co.uk
To establish the current condition of the structure of a Grade II* listed building and make recommendations for remedial works, to be carried out by a qualified contractor in a timely and cost-effective manner, remaining sympathetic to the heritage of the existing building.
Submitted by: Baqus Construction & Property Consultancy, Chichester. www.baqus.co.uk
Contract Administrator: Barbara Goodfellow, Brighton & Hove City Council. www.brighton-hove.gov.uk
Principal Contractor: Will Lydon, Fowler Building Contructors, Cowfold. www.fowlerbuildingcontractors.co.uk
Other: Philip Daventry, Baqus Construction & Property Consultancy (QS) | James Miller, CTP (Structural Engineer), Sevenoaks. www.ctp-llp.com
The brief was to provide an architectural solution forming the new science block for the school. The overall design typology was to be contemporary, juxtaposed with the surrounding vernacular. The building was designed to accommodate three science labs, three classrooms and a design & technology suite, embracing modern teaching methods.
Submitted by: George Baxter Associates Ltd, Haywards Heath. www.georgebaxterassociates.co.uk
Architect: George Baxter, George Baxter Associates Ltd
Site Manager: Neil Luke, Luke & Luke Construction Ltd, Hassocks. www.lukeandlukeconstruction.co.uk
Contractors: Luke & Luke Construction Ltd.
The project centred on restoring an important medieval Grade II building from its near derelict state into a sustainable heritage destination. By addressing its physical shortcomings and incorporating modern technology, the brief was to create a community facility able to adapt to changing requirements.
Submitted by: WAS Chartered Architects, Uckfield. www.wasarchitects.co.uk
Architect: Tom Drysdale RIBA, WAS Chartered Architects
Site Manager: Andy Handley, P. D. Harris, Albourne. www.pdharris.co.uk
Contractors: P. D. Harris.Other: Delta Green (M&E Consultant), Pyecombe. www.deltagreen.co.uk | J M Loades & Associates (Structural Engineers), Bexhill-on-Sea. www.jmla.co.uk
An elaborate Perpendicular market cross in the centre of Chichester. The work included a conservation clean to the stonework, lime mortar indent repairs to eroded areas of the Caen and Clipsham stone, repairs to the cupola and weather vane and finally a new gold leaf to all the clock faces.
Submitted by: Traditional Stone Restoration Ltd, Horsham. www.traditionalstone.co.uk
Architect: Richard Glover MRICS, Chartered Building Surveyor, Petersfield. www.richardgloversurveyors.com
Site Manager: Phil Rowley, Traditional Stone Restoration Ltd|
Contractors: Colin Pullenger, C. P. Steelworks Ltd, 26 Croft Road, Selsey, Chichester PO20 0RL | Wayne Osbourne, Osbourne Signs. www.osbornesigns.co.uk | Marc Wright, A Star Scaffolding, Bognor Regis. Tel: 01243 828 811.