Issue 35 autumn 2022 - Flipbook - Page 22
North West - The Old Library nominated by Arcadis
The Old Library Project was born from a love for a
community and a derelict, Grade II listed library building.
Completed in 1904 and funded by Philanthropist,
Andrew Carnegie, it provided opportunities for a
disadvantaged community for 100 years.
A team of empathic and knowledgeable professionals with
an intrinsic understanding of the legacy of this building
was needed. With integrity and care OMI Architects and
Arcadis heritage professionals conserved the historic fabric of the building; cultivated sustainability; fostered outreach and education and harnessed the power of the local
community to build a new chapter in the story of this
much-loved building.
Judges’ comments - This project demonstrated the outstanding
achievement of a team that overcame the discovery of unexpectedly severe damage from the 13 years it had stood empty to complete a sensitive re-construction despite budget constraints.
Above, the Old Library nominated by Arcadis
Scotland - Provost Skene's House nominated by
Faithful+Gould
Provost Skene’s House demonstrates exemplary
conservation of Aberdeen’s oldest surviving townhouse,
a unique and historically important building. It has been
restored to community use as a new museum within a city
centre public landscape setting, improving its sustainability, accessibility, and cultural and civic relevance.
Northern Ireland - The School House at the Methodist
College nominated by Hamilton Architects
The School House, Methodist College, is nominated
by Hamilton Architects as deserving of the Refurbishment/Revitalisation Award. It is an excellent example of
how thoughtful design and excellence of service has
reimagined one of Belfast’s most iconic buildings to make
it fit for 21st century educational requirements.
Dating from 1545, Provost Skene’s House underwent
major refurbishment in 2019-2020, as part of Aberdeen
City Council’s 25-year city centre masterplan. The £3.8m
transformation sensitively creates a vibrant asset which
now houses the 12 room Hall of Heroes exhibition,
celebrating the achievements of the most notable people
of the North East of Scotland, past and present.
Extension, sustainable reuse, and recycling of the building
fabric, together with conservation of original features, celebrates the well-loved ‘face’ of the school while respecting the
historic integrity of the Queen’s Conservation Area.
Methodist College and School House are now fit for
purpose for the education of whole new generations of
students.
Judges’ comments - The judges thought this was an excellent
series of outcomes demonstrating attention to detail, consideration of historical features, innovation, and determination along
with high levels of communication.
Judges’ comments - This project was a successful revitalisation of an iconic but tired building into a modern fit for purpose
accommodation at the heart of the school.
Below, the School House at the Methodist College nominated by Hamilton Architects
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