RICS Awards 2019, East Midlands winners brochure

The Winners East Midlands

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Contents Introduction

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Winners’ overview

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Building Conservation

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Commercial

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Community Benefit

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Design through Innovation

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Infrastructure

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Regeneration

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Tourism & Leisure

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Project of the Year

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RICS introduction The annual RICS Awards, East Midlands recognise exemplary built projects in the land, real estate, construction and infrastructure sectors that are positively contributing to their local communities.

They also celebrate the talented RICS professionals and the inspiring teams of professionals behind them.

A diverse range of innovative projects, of all sizes and budgets, made the shortlist this year and over the next few pages you will find out more about the category winners – and the esteemed ‘Project of the Year’ – not to mention the positive impact they are having on their local areas.

You’ll also discover the firms – and the varied range of disciplines – that collaborated to deliver each of these winning projects. It is the vision and talent of these admirable partnerships that have brought these exceptional projects to life, so the winning teams should be very proud of their achievements and contribution to the region.

I’d like to thank our panel of RICS Judges for their time and commitment. The judging process is tough and challenging, particularly for the overall Project of the Year title as this is awarded to the category winner that demonstrates overall outstanding best practice and the highest commitment to adding real value to its local area.

This year the prestigious title went to Heckington Windmill, Sleaford.

Congratulations go to the team behind it for delivering such a remarkable, worldclass project that is having a resounding positive impact on its community.

All category winners including the Project of the Year will go on to compete against other regional winners at the national RICS Awards, Grand Final in London, for the chance to be crowned the overall UK winner in their respective category and vie for the ‘UK Project of the Year’ accolade.

I wish them the very best of luck in representing the East Midlands and showcasing just what RICS professionals, together with other built environment professionals, can achieve.

My sincere thanks to our sponsors for this year’s RICS Awards, East Midlands who helped make the awards ceremony such a fantastic celebratory occasion.

Matthew Howell RICS Managing Director, UK & Ireland

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Winners’ overview Once again, the RICS Awards 2019, East Midlands was an outstanding and inspiring evening. The awards continue to attract pioneering entries from all over the region and this year was no exception.

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Across the following pages you will see many examples of the exceptional talent and vision which make East Midlands a fantastic place to live, work and, of course, visit.

The category winners – Building Conservation, Commercial, Community Benefit, Design through Innovation, Infrastructure, Regeneration and Tourism & Leisure – will now progress to the RICS Awards 2019 Grand Final in October to be held at The Lancaster Hotel, London.

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The full list of winning projects is:

Building Conservation

Infrastructure

Winner Heckington Windmill, Sleaford

Winner Lincoln Transport Hub, Lincoln

Highly Commended The Lawn, Lincoln

Regeneration Winner Cromford Mills, Derby

Commercial

Highly Commended The Defence and National Rehabilitation Centre, Stanford-on-Soar

Winner Princess Road East, Leicester

Community Benefit

Tourism & Leisure

Winner Sherwood Forest Visitor Centre, Nottingham

Winner Sherwood Forest Visitor Centre, Nottingham

Design through Innovation Winner University of Northampton Learning Hub, Northampton

Inspiring winners The RICS Awards 2018 were full of spectacular projects – here are some Project of the Year winners:

Royal Birmingham Conservatoire, part of Birmingham City University, Birmingham, West Midlands

Get Busy Living Centre, Melton Mowbray, East Midlands

Aerospace Bristol, Bristol, South West

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Building Conservation

This award honours excellent work in the conservation of a single bui renovation or conversion to a new or original use.

Winner Heckington Windmill, Sleaford Surveyor:

Sherriff Tiplady Associates Architect: Cowper Griffith Architects LLP Owner/Client: The Heckington Windmill Trust Developer/Contractor: Newman Moore Ltd Nominated by: Cowper Griffith Architects LLP An ambitious project in the heart of rural Lincolnshire has regenerated the setting of Heckington Windmill, the only working eight-sailed mill in the world, restoring the historic buildings on site as a new visitor facility, shop, ticket office, exhibition space and WCs. The cornerstone of the design

by Cowper Griffith Architects was bringing the 19th century buildings back into use while retaining their historic character, at the same time as securing a sustainable economic and environmental future for the mill.

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The judges said Heckington Windmill is a worthy Building Conservation winner because not only is it the only eight-sailed windmill in the world, but English Heritage now deem this as an example of how windmills should be preserved.

As a notable landmark for the village, judges were impressed not only by the approach to restore the 19th century buildings back to original condition, using traditional and sympathetic building techniques, but the project team’s commitment to ensuring the community were involved not only in the restoration itself but formulating a legacy for generations to come.

Shortlisted Heckington Windmill, Lincolnshire Nominated by Cowper Griffith Architects LLP

Portland Building, University of Nottingham Nominated by Gleeds

Nottingham Trent University, University Hall Phase 1, Nottingham Nominated by YMD Boon Ltd

The Lawn, Lincoln Nominated by Banks Long & Co

University of Northampton Engine Shed, Northampton Nominated by MCW Architects

Highly Commended The Lawn, Lincoln Surveyor: Banks Long & Co Architect: Framework Owner/Client: R W Stokes & Sons Developer/Contractor: G Lidgett Builders Ltd Nominated by: Banks Long & Co

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Commercial

This award honours an outstanding commercial property developme Judges were looking for evidence of a commercially successful proje

Winner Princess Road East, Leicester Surveyor: Architect: Owner/Client:

MDA Consulting Ltd MAS Architecture Ltd Zone Luxury Developments Developer/Contractor: Stepnell Ltd Nominated by: MAS Architecture Ltd Princess Road East is a newly built, high end student accommodation scheme, compromising 110 studios with generous communal facilities. The communal facilities include a secured outdoor area located at the basement, study rooms, gym, laundry and a communal game area.

The square shapes design enhances the view from De Montfort Square Park and Princess Road where an elevated eye line is very much in harmony with scenes from the street and blend into surrounding street-scape.

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The judges said A new build, high-end, student accommodation scheme, situated within Leicester’s historic conservation area has by its thoughtful development, promoted modern ideas whilst complimenting adjoining Grade II listed buildings.

The complexity of the site development cleverly and thoughtfully addressed the harmonious and considerate utilisation of high-quality external materials, contemporary glazing, energy saving technology and high-end finishes with the provision of ‘above and beyond’ communal spaces for their student occupants.

This outstanding commercial property development was acquired, designed, built, fully let and ultimately sold, achieving above the client’s expectations.

Shortlisted Princess Road East, Leicester Nominated by MAS Architecture Ltd

Travelodge, Lincoln Nominated by S Harrison Developments Ltd

West Walk, Leicester Nominated by MAS Architecture Ltd

The Lawn, Lincoln Nominated by Banks Long & Co

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Community Benefit

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Winner Sherwood Forest Visitor Centre, Nottingham Surveyor: Kartar Consulting Ltd Architect: JDDK Architects Owner/Client: RSPB Developer/Contractor: Robert Woodhead Ltd Nominated by: JDDK Architects Sherwood Forest Visitor Centre is part of a £5.3m scheme for RSPB to provide new facilities including a car park which leads to the new village square, staff accommodation, changing areas, retail and catering offerings all of which links to an amphitheatre space, open green, children’s play area and Sherwood Forest.

The new facilities offer exciting events and activities and act as a gateway, providing free access to the Sherwood Forest National Nature Reserve.

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The judges said Sherwood Forest Visitor Centre is a significant gateway building leading visitors into the ancient forest. Its curved and twisted form is created by staggered roof beams which reflect the forest environment and covers 558m2 across the split-level structure. The linear format pulls visitors from a new village square at Forest Corner through and down a 5m level change, knitting the building and forest into the existing community. Through its design an accessible gateway and community engaging spaces to the forest are created.

Shortlisted Newark Fire Station, Newark Nominated by Turner & Townsend Cost Management

Sherwood Forest Visitor Centre, Nottingham Nominated by JDDK Architects

Sleaford Eastgate, New Bluelight Campus, Lincolnshire Nominated by Kier Design & Business Services

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Design through Innovation

This award honours the use of outstanding innovation in designing a creativity and innovative design have enhanced a project across a wid

Winner University of Northampton Learning Hub, Northampton Surveyor:

Turner & Townsend Cost Management Architect: MCW Architects Owner/Client: University of Northampton Developer/Contractor: Bowmer + Kirkland Ltd Nominated by: MCW Architects The 22,000m2 Learning Hub forms the core of the learning experience on the University of Northampton’s Waterside Campus. The building is the focus for the students’ learning experience – a ‘fusion facility’ open 24 hours/day – that ‘blends’ an innovative and radical re-think about teaching, learning, working and social spaces to provide a range of dynamic, flexible and supportive environments for students and staff.

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The judges said The Learning Hub at Northampton provides an insight into the standards that can be achieved in a nonspecific academic building that creates an engaging and supportive environment for all users. By embracing innovative approaches, the bi product seems to be that the traditional elements have also moved forward embracing the strategies that promote this building and the university.

It was evident that the philosophy that has been created has been developed with user experience at the forefront with the ability to adapt as academia evolves prevalent in the management of the building.

Shortlisted Elite Athlete Centre & Hotel, Loughborough Nominated by Faithful+Gould

University of Northampton, Learning Hub, Northampton Nominated by MCW Architects

University of Nottingham, Cripps Health Centre, Nottingham Nominated by Faithful+Gould

University of Nottingham, The RAD Building, Nottingham Nominated by Lewis and Hickey Ltd

University of Nottingham, Teaching & Learning Building, Nottingham Nominated by AECOM

University of Nottingham, Centre for Dairy Science Innovation, Nottingham Nominated by Haston Reynolds Ltd

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Infrastructure

This award recognises the excellent achievement by a project or prog projects that deliver essential facilities, services or organisational str

Winner Lincoln Transport Hub, Lincoln Surveyor: Architect:

Thornton Firkin John Roberts Architects Developer/Contractor: Lincoln City Council Nominated by: Willmott Dixon The £30m Lincoln Transport Hub redevelopment played a crucial role in securing the city’s economic growth, creating a state-of-the-art transport interchange, which significantly improves public transport accessibility, encouraging modal shift and providing an impressive gateway to the city. The project comprises a new 1001 space multi-storey car park, bus station, commercial space, reconfigured railway station forecourt, and improved road network and public realm.

The project has accelerated inward investment of approximately £70m in the city with further investment coming forward.

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The judges said The gateway to any city is important, far too often the access, particularly from public transport involves crossing busy pedestrian unfriendly roads or using an unattractive underpass or bridge.

The historic city of Lincoln has created with its new Transport Hub, a muchimproved access for all visitors to the city, engaging with a range of stakeholders, including Historic England and Network Rail, to create this excellent facility, all on time and within budget.

Shortlisted Lincoln Transport Hub, Lincoln Nominated by Willmott Dixon

Newark Fire Station, Newark Nominated by Turner & Townsend Cost Management

Sleaford Eastgate, New Bluelight Campus, Lincolnshire Nominated by Kier Design & Business Services

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Regeneration

This award honours exceptional improvements to urban, rural or coa scheme conserved or improved the built or natural environment in a

Winner Cromford Mills, Derby Surveyor:

Nigel Winter Associates Architect: Purcell Owner/Client: The Arkwright Society Developer/Contractor: Eastwood & Partners Nominated by: Purcell Sir Richard Arkwright’s Cromford Mills are regarded as the world’s first factory. Grade I listed, they sit at the northern gateway to the Derwent Valley World Heritage Site.

Work to Building 17 involved the £4.2m conservation and conversion of the site’s biggest mill c.1785, to provide visitor facilities and a centre for creative industries. Key challenges included resolving serious contamination and negotiating complex changes to the building’s historic fabric to accommodate the new uses.

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astal areas. Judges were looking for evidence to show that the way that contributed to the viability of the area.

The judges said This is a truly impressive regeneration scheme that is more than first meets the eye. A redundant mill provides spaces for businesses to flourish and a location for visitors to appreciate the heritage. A visitor’s centre on the ground floor tells the story of the site and valley and its importance in the industrial revolution with a short film shown in spectacular surroundings. The judges were impressed with how the project team had overcome the issues faced with contamination to the building and how a building constructed as part of the industrial revolution now delivers a modern workspace for the IT age. An exemplar model that should be honoured wherever possible.

Shortlisted North Sea Observatory, Chapel Point, Skegness Nominated by Kier Design & Business Services

Cromford Mills, Matlock Nominated by Purcell

The Defence and National Rehabilitation Centre, Stanford-on-Soar Nominated by Osbornes (Quantity Surveyors) Ltd

Confetti CQ Campus, Nottingham Nominated by Pulse Consult

Lincoln Transport Hub, Lincoln Nominated by Willmott Dixon

University of Northampton Waterside Campus, Northampton Nominated by MCW Architects

Highly Commended The Defence and National Rehabilitation Centre, Stanford-on-Soar Surveyor: Architect:

Osbornes (Quantity Surveyors) Ltd Steffian Bradley Ltd and John Simpson Architects Ltd Owner/Client: BS Stanford Ltd Developer/Contractor: Interserve Construction Ltd Nominated by: Osbornes (Quantity Surveyors) Ltd

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Tourism & Leisure This award honours projects that make an outstanding contribution

Winner Sherwood Forest Visitor Centre, Nottingham Surveyor: Kartar Consulting Architect: JDDK Architects Owner/Client: RSPB Developer/Contractor: Robert Woodhead Ltd Nominated by: JDDK Architects Sherwood Forest Visitor Centre is part of a £5.3m scheme for the RRSPB to provide a bespoke modern visitor offer that is befitting of the international status of Sherwood Forest. New facilities with retail and catering space allow for exciting events and activities and act as a gateway, providing free access to the National Nature Reserve. The creation of a ‘village square’ has encouraged greater affinity with the local businesses and closer ties to Edwinstowe village.

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to tourism and leisure facilities in the region or their locality.

The judges said The project has created an iconic centre while working cleverly within the restrictions of a nature reserve. It has created a focal point to drive tourism not only to Sherwood Forest but also to generate footfall for other visitor attractions in the wider area. The innovative design and excellent facilities enable visitors of all abilities to enjoy the centre. Sustainability and environment measures have been considered at every stage to deliver a building which embodies creative thinking and long-term strategy.

Shortlisted North Sea Observatory, Chapel Point, Skegness Nominated by Kier Design & Business Services

Heckington Windmill, Sleaford Nominated by Cowper Griffith Architects LLP

Sherwood Forest Visitor Centre, Nottingham Nominated by JDDK Architects

Elite Athlete Centre & Hotel, Loughborough Nominated by Faithful+Gould

Portland Building University of Nottingham, Nottingham Nominated by Gleeds

St Martins Lodge, Leicester Nominated by Corporate Architecture Ltd

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Project of the Year

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Winner Heckington Windmill, Sleaford Surveyor:

Sherriff Tiplady Associates Architect: Cowper Griffith Architects LLP Owner/Client: The Heckington Windmill Trust Developer/Contractor: Newman Moore Ltd Nominated by: Cowper Griffith Architects LLP An ambitious project in the heart of rural Lincolnshire has regenerated the setting of Heckington Windmill, restoring the last surviving eight-sailed windmill as a new visitor facility, shop, ticket office, exhibition space and WCs. This scheme by Cowper Griffith Architects for the Heckington Windmill Trust, has created a sustainable future for the mill both economically and environmentally. The cornerstone of the design was bringing the 19th century buildings back into use while minimising intervention and retaining their historic character. Where possible, the original

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When approaching Heckington, the juxtaposition of the historic windmill against the nearby modern Heckington Fen wind farm is striking. On arrival, visitors are directed to The Granary – an agricultural building positioned hard up against the southern side of the mill tower which was previously on Historic England’s ‘At Risk’ register. Here, a new entrance has been built on the site of the former piggeries. As this part of the building would originally have been a simple lean too, timber glazed doors have been used to give the impression of openness providing a light and welcoming entrance foyer, ticket area and shop. Inside, The Granary reads as an agricultural building, with an exposed roof structure and exposed brick walls. Very little repointing was necessary, and the marks and imperfections of the building were left exposed with no attempt to clean or disguise their industrial aesthetic. New openings were given sawn oak lintels to match existing details and to minimise the palette of materials. A wooden mezzanine floor has been reinserted within the Granary and a previously blocked door on the south side of the mill tower has been reopened, allowing access to the milling floor. A new staircase and platform lift to the mezzanine, which serves as an exhibition

space, have been installed to allow disabled access to be provided to the mill tower for the first time, enabling a wider range of people to appreciate the site’s heritage. Openings within the rear wall that connected the existing cart shed to the Granary area have been fitted with stable doors so that the process of milling the grain and then transporting it by cart can be re-imagined. Installation of a ‘Hurst Frame’ and engine allows milling to be carried out even on still days when the sails are stationery, and bread is baked on site by volunteers. Original timber windows were reused and repaired where possible and the agricultural concrete floors were left in situ to minimise the manufacture, transportation and costs of new slabs.

Missing roof structures were rebuilt (incorporating original iron ties) and insulated to modern standards, and where boarded ceilings existed, these were repaired. Heating is provided by floor trenches and radiators, and the buildings have been insulated to minimise their energy consumption. Where possible, local craftsmen were used and materials were restored instead of being replaced.

The Bakehouse, has been re-opened as a baking school providing a centre for teaching traditional baking skills. As this building had already been largely rebuilt with modern brickwork, concrete lintels and large areas of infill, the external brickwork face was left unaltered but repointed where necessary. The asbestos roofing has been replaced with corrugated aluminium sheets to resemble the style of

the former covering. Wooden windows were fitted to replace the existing UPVC, and the roof space was insulated and the walls drylined. A disused chimney stack has been reused to conceal ductwork to the extract for the fully functioning bakery kitchens. A dilapidated vehicle store to the west of the site has been converted into much needed toilet facilities. Brickwork has been repaired and reinstated and timber framing has been used to form the missing gable ends. The roof of the WC building is designed to accept an array of PV panels to generate hot water and electricity when funds allow.

The Heritage Lottery Fund awarded a grant of £1.48m for the regeneration of the buildings and the purchase of land with a further £168,000 being raised from individual donations and eleven different charitable Trusts and foundations. A parallel but independently funded project was undertaken to replace the sails of the Grade I listed 1830s windmill. The fantastic educational and recreational village asset that this project has created conserves Heckington’s heritage for present and future generations to enjoy. The success of the scheme is demonstrated by the 20,000 visitors to the redeveloped site in 2018, who continue to be impressed by the standard of their experience. Visitors to the mill have grown from under 5000 in 2014 to over 10,000 in 2018, greatly contributing to the social and economic development of the busy village of Heckington.

The judges said The judges were extremely impressed with Heckington Windmill Trusts’ commitment and enthusiasm to retain and preserve the historical features of the Grade I Listed Windmill and outbuildings. The sympathetic repairs and meticulous planning ensured the mill has been returned to full working order and it has also created an inclusive, interactive experience. The project has secured the future of a key local landmark and created a destination for visitor and the local community to enjoy for years to come.

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