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Contents Director’s Welcome 4 Winner’s Overview 5 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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Residential
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Tourism & Leisure
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Project of the Year
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RICS Awards 2017 – The Winners
Iconic building with a unique mix of uses wins Project of the Year Scotland Every year, the RICS Awards Scotland attract a significant number of quality entries and this year was no different. Selecting this year’s shortlist of 36 projects was a challenge as the talent, vision and exceptional skills behind them was nothing short of remarkable. A big thank you also to all our sponsors who made the ceremony such a wonderful occasion. It goes without saying that our judging panel found deciding upon the eight category winners particularly tough, not to mention who would take home the accolade of Project of the Year 2017, Scotland. This prestigious accolade is awarded to the most remarkable project on the shortlist, which demonstrates outstanding best practice and exemplary commitment to sustainability as well as adding value to its local area. I’m delighted that this year’s Project of the Year Scotland title went to Kelvin Hall Refurbishment in Glasgow, which also won the Tourism & Leisure awards.
Originally built in 1927 as an exhibition hall, the innovative three-year redevelopment has transformed Kelvin Hall into a multiuse sports, culture and education building. The close alignment with the city’s strategic objective for the use of local history to promote civic pride, engaged citizenship and cultural tourism has enabled Kelvin Hall to foster new partnerships between Glasgow City Council, University of Glasgow and National Library of Scotland as well as boosting cultural tourism and leisure facilities in the West End of Glasgow. All category winners will go on to compete against other regional winners at the RICS Awards Grand Final on Thursday 2 November 2017 in London, for the chance to be crowned the overall UK winner in their respective category. I wish them all the very best in representing Scotland and showing the world just what the professionals within our region can accomplish. I would like to thank all those behind the shortlisted projects who took the time to enter and showcase their stunning work which set Scotland apart from other regions. Thank you also to all our sponsors who made the ceremony such a wonderful occasion. As you turn the pages and read more about the exceptional calibre of the winners, you’ll see many examples of why Scotland is such a fantastic place to live, work and of course visit, thanks to the talent of our region’s property professionals. Gail Hunter RICS Regional Director, Scotland
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Winners overview A record number of guests attended the RICS Awards 2017, Scotland for what was a truly inspiring ceremony. The awards continue to attract pioneering projects from all over the region and this year was no exception. This is a testament to local property professionals who continue to utilise their talent, providing stunning properties that set Scotland apart from others regions.
Across the following pages you will see many examples of the exceptional talent and vision which make Scotland a fantastic place to live, work and of course visit. The eight regional category winners Building Conservation, Community Benefit, Commercial, Design through Innovation, Infrastructure, Regeneration, Residential and Tourism & Leisure - will now progress forward to the RICS Awards Grand Final on Thursday 2 November 2017 at InterContinental Hotel on Park Lane in London.
Inspiring winners The RICS Awards 2016 were full of spectacular projects – here are some Project of the Year winners:
Johnstone Town Hall, Renfrewshire, Scotland
The full list of winning projects is:
Building Conservation
Infrastructure
Winner Dalkeith Country Park, Dalkeith
Winner Wemyss Bay Pier Walkway, Wemyss Bay
Highly Commended South Rotunda, Glasgow
Regeneration
Commercial Winner Ineos HQ, Grangemouth Highly Commended The Capitol, Aberdeen
Community Benefit Winner Thistle Foundation Centre of Wellbeing, Edinburgh
Winner New Waverley, Edinburgh
Cheltenham Racecourse, Cheltenham, South West
Residential Winner Devon Lane, Winchburgh
Tourism & Leisure Winner Kelvin Hall Refurbishment, Glasgow Highly Commended Dalkeith Country Park, Dalkeith
The Curve, Middlesbrough, North East
Highly Commended Kelty Community Centre, Fife
Design through Innovation Winner Hazelwood Studio, Dumfries & Galloway Highly Commended Tigh Na Croit, Inverness Sacrewell Watermill, Peterborough, East of England
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This award honours excellent work in the conservation of a single building or structure XXXXXXXXX or a group of buildings or structures and covers renovation or conversion to a new or original use.
Building Conservation Winner Dalkeith Country Park, Dalkeith Buccleuch Property Malcolm Fraser Architects (no longer trading) Developer/Contractor: Taylor & Fraser Ltd Client/Owner: Architect:
This project represents the initial phase of conservation and redevelopment of Dalkeith Country Park, a 1,000-acre estate five miles from Edinburgh. It has been home to Dalkeith Palace since its construction in 1702 and owned by the 10th Duke of Buccleuch and Queensberry. Works have been undertaken to ensure the preservation and protection of property assets, while welcoming significantly increased visitor numbers to celebrate the internationally renowned array of listed architectural features sited within the designed landscape.
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Building Conservation Highly Commended South Rotunda, Glasgow G.D. Lodge Architects Owner/Client: Malin Marine Consultants Surveyor: RLF Property Consultants Developer/Contractor: Project Management & Construction Ltd Architect:
Shortlisted Dalkeith Corn Exchange, Dalkeith Nominated by Michael Laird Architects
St Columbkilles RC Church Refurbishment, Rutherglen Nominated by Page \ Park Architects
Wemyss Bay Pier Walkway, Wemyss Bay Nominated by Caledonian Maritime Assets Ltd
Dalkeith Country Park, Dalkeith Nominated by Buccleuch Property
The Capitol, Aberdeen Nominated by Knight Property Group
Willowbank Student Accommodation, Glasgow Nominated by Susan Stephen Architects
South Rotunda, Glasgow Nominated by G.D. Lodge Architects
The Schoolhouse, Edinburgh Nominated by CCG (Scotland) Ltd
The judges said The Dalkeith Country Park project comprises the conservation of the existing listed stableblock and adjacent landscaping set within the 1,000-acre estate. Particular focus was placed on maximising the potential of the former stables to provide a commercially sustainable project whilst enhancing the public offering as a recreational hub within the local community. Judges were particularly impressed with the steps taken to ensure the use of local trades and engagement with the local community. The sympathetic architecture and conservation has exploited every aspect of the former stables and delivered a multifunctional building that reflects and enriches the surrounding local community. 7
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This award honours an outstanding commercial property development whether retail, office, leisure, industrial or mixed use. We are looking for evidence of a commercially successful project.
Commercial Winner Ineos HQ, Grangemouth Michael Laird Architects Client/Owner: INEOS Chemicals Grangemouth Ltd Surveyor: Gardiner & Theobald LLP Developer/Contractor: BAM Construction Architect:
The new Ineos HQ was conceived to replace several outdated buildings on the company’s estate at the Grangemouth petrochemical manufacturing complex, to provide modern and energy efficient accommodation. It was devised to bring together the majority of the company’s employees, allowing them to explore a completely new and collaborative way of working. Built over four floors, the new HQ contains 5,820m2 of office accommodation and staff facilities for 450 staff centred around an impressive full-height atrium space.
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Commercial Highly Commended The Capitol, Aberdeen Client/Contractor: Surveyor: Architect:
Knight Property Group McLeod + Aitken Keppie Design
Shortlisted 2 Powis Place, Aberdeen Nominated by Alumno Developments Ltd
Premier Inn – York Place, Edinburgh Nominated by Holmes Miller Architects
The Capitol, Aberdeen Nominated by Knight Property Group
Ineos HQ, Grangemouth Nominated by Michael Laird Architects
The judges said The Ineos Headquarters in Grangemouth stands out as a positive landmark in a heavily industrial area demonstrating the commitment of the organisation to its staff and facilities in Grangemouth. The building demonstrated an excellent example of modern and efficient accommodation that improves the working environment of the office staff and has bespoke facilities for those transitioning between the office and site environment, whilst also improving the local area. The judges were impressed with how the building successfully integrated specialist engineering requirements in terms of enhanced safety of the building structure, with modern energy efficient office and utility space and the success of the scheme in terms of visual and functional space including the atrium and break out areas.
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This award recognises excellent achievement in providing a facility, which directly benefits the local community. In particular, the project must illustrate its success through local community feedback. Projects may be single or groups of buildings in urban, rural or coastal areas. They may be new or improvements to existing facilities.
Community Benefit Winner Thistle Foundation Centre of Wellbeing, Edinburgh Architect: 3DReid Architects Owner: Thistle Foundation Surveyor: Arcadis Developer/Contractor: CCG (Scotland) Ltd The Thistle Foundation is a charitable organisation who offer support to those with disabilities, enabling them to live independent lives, in their own homes. Replacing a former facility that was no longer fit for purpose and uneconomical to run, the new Centre of Wellbeing forms a hub for those who rely on the charity for support, in addition to increasing the community outreach of the Centre. Situated within a Conservation Area, the scheme also creates an enhanced public realm.
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Community Benefit Highly Commended Kelty Community Centre, Fife Owner/Contractor: Surveyor: Architect:
Fife Council Fife Council Fife Council Property Services
Shortlisted Harris Academy, Dundee Nominated by Holmes Miller Architects
Thistle Foundation Centre of Wellbeing, Edinburgh Nominated by 3DReid Architects
Windmill Community Campus, Fife Nominated by Fife Council
Kelty Community Centre, Fife Nominated by Fife Council
The judges said The Thistle Foundation is a Centre for Wellbeing sitting within a conservation area in Craigmillar. It blends together the office support space and the facilities to support those with disabilities in a manner that takes account of the difficulties of those it supports, and the functional requirements of the teams supporting them. The judges were particularly impressed with how the new centre has enhanced not only the lives of those who use the facilities and work in the building but has also improved the surrounding area by providing a modern and impressive building, which is sympathetic to its surroundings and has increased accessibility to those needing support throughout the community. 13
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This award honours the use of outstanding innovation in designing a successful project. The judges will look for evidence that use of creativity and innovative design have enhanced a project across a wide range of criteria.
Design through Innovation Winner Hazelwood Studio, Dumfries & Galloway Surveyor: Savills Architect/Client Lily Jencks Studio Developer/Contractor: Chalmers Construction Hazelwood Studio is a unique project evolved from the derelict ruins of a small 19th Century farm in Southern Scotland. The innovative adaptation of one of the ruined stone buildings to residential use involved the insertion of a contemporary ethylene propylene diene monomer (EPDM) clad structure into the stabilised stonework. This captured its state at a specific point in time, helping to maintain the identity of an exceptionally beautiful place and providing a peaceful refuge for the client, and family, from the bustle of the city.
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Design through Innovation Highly Commended Tigh Na Croit, Inverness Architect/Developer HLM Architects
Shortlisted Campus Futures Project, Glasgow Caledonian University Nominated by Turner & Townsend
Hazelwood Studio, Dumfries & Galloway Nominated by Savills
Tigh Na Croit, Inverness Nominated by HLM Architects
Eastwood Health Centre, Glasgow Nominated by Hub West Scotland
The judges said The judges were impressed with the blend of old and new. The project involved the retention of the existing stone steading in its semi-derelict state, conserving the structure and then incorporating it with a modern inserted EPDM-clad structure that incorporated novel construction techniques to create a modern piece of architecture in an isolated rural setting. The use of renewable technologies for heat and power also provide low running costs. 17
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This award will recognise the excellent achievement by a project or programme of infrastructure works. Infrastructure works include any projects that deliver essential facilities, services or organisational structures.
Infrastructure Winner Wemyss Bay Pier Walkway, Wemyss Bay Caledonian Maritime Assets Ltd Surveyor: Graham & Sibbald Developer/Contractor: WH Kirkwood Ltd Owner:
Caledonian Maritime Assets Limited, (CMAL) owns the Grade A Listed historic timber walkway which connects the Wemyss Bay Ferry Terminal to Wemyss Bay Station. CMAL carried out a comprehensive upgrade and refurbishment of the existing Grade A Listed timber walkway, which dates back to 1903. This included an extensive refurbishment of the vehicle linkspan, partial demolition and reconstruction of the existing 1970s load-restricted pier and renewal of pier fendering. Wemyss Bay Ferry Terminal serves the Isle of Bute and the service carries approximately 675,000 passengers and 180,000 vehicles each year.
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Shortlisted Royal Highland Showground Livestock Crossing & Pedestrian Underpass, Edinburgh Nominated by Bell Ingram Design
Wemyss Bay Pier Walkway, Wemyss Bay Nominated by Caledonian Maritime Assets Ltd
The judges said The investment in improving the Linkspan and the Pier has resulted in creating a port of refuge for the Calmac fleet serving the Inner Hebrides, whilst also delivering increased volumes of vehicular and pedestrian traffic to the Isle of Bute. A worthy winner of the Infrastructure category which benefits communities living in the Inner Hebrides by maintaining and improving key transport links.
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This award honours exceptional improvements to urban, rural or coastal areas. We are looking for evidence to show that the scheme has conserved or improved the built or natural environment in a way that has contributed to the viability of the area.
Regeneration Winner New Waverley, Edinburgh Client/Owner: Surveyor: Architect:
Artisan Real Estate Investors Gleeds Management Services Allan Murray Architects
Developer/Contractor: McAleer & Rushe New Waverley is one of Edinburgh’s most significant regeneration projects, transforming the city’s Old Town. Artisan Real Estate Investors took over the seven acre gap-site linking Waverley Station to the Royal Mile in 2011, and their ambitious vision is now becoming a reality. New Waverley is having a tangible effect on the surrounding community, creating a vibrant a new district which is helping reintegrate this much neglected part of the Old Town back into the heart of Edinburgh’s city centre.
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Shortlisted New Waverley, Edinburgh Nominated by Artisan Real Estate Investors
The Schoolhouse, Edinburgh Nominated by CCG (Scotland) Ltd
Waverley Arches, Edinburgh Nominated by Union Projects Ltd
The judges said The New Waverley project has laid the foundations for an exemplary regeneration scheme in the very heart of Edinburgh’s City Centre. Comprising both retail and hotel elements, this initial phase of New Waverley has already transformed a previously neglected corner of Edinburgh’s Old Town Conservation Area. The judges were particularly impressed with the innovative use found for the New Waverley Arches. The project has also focused heavily on engagement with the local community and surrounding businesses, enhancing local relationships and unlocking the enormous potential of one of Edinburgh’s prime regeneration areas.
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This award honours an outstanding residential development of either a single building or overall scheme, either new build or conversion. We are looking for evidence of a successful project across a wide range of criteria.
Residential Winner Devon Lane, Winchburgh Developer/Architect: Stewart Milne Homes Central Scotland Devon Lane set out with the ambition of creating a very high quality community incorporating the stone farm steadings that have been on the site for more than 150 years taking advantage of the idyllic rural setting. The new homes and lanes have been designed around this stunning context, making the very best of the views to the neighbouring duck pond and wider rural landscape creating a modern place to live with a strong sense of the past.
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Shortlisted Coldrach, Upper Deeside Nominated by Moxon Architects
Parkview, Dundee Nominated by Page \ Park Architects
Tigh Na Croit, Inverness Nominated by Michael Laird Architects
Devon Lane, Winchburgh Nominated by Stewart Milne Homes Central Scotland
The Schoolhouse, Edinburgh Nominated by CCG (Scotland) Ltd
Willowbank Student Accommodation, Glasgow Nominated by Susan Stephen Architects
The judges said The Devon Lane project is set within the beautiful and historic landscape of Winchburgh, West Lothian. Overlooking Devon Pond, this residential development combines complimentary architecture, utilising local materials, and the existing 150 year-old farm steading to produce a residential development of enviable quality in a unique setting. The judges were particularly impressed with the acknowledgement of the history of the area and in particular making best use of the existing stone steadings to ensure a unique residential development sympathetic to the local area.
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This award honours projects that make an outstanding contribution to tourism and leisure facilities in the region or their locality.
Tourism & Leisure Winner Kelvin Hall Refurbishment, Glasgow Page \ Park Architects Surveyor: Gardiner & Theobald LLP Client/owner: Glasgow Life Developer/Contractor: McLaughlin & Harvey Construction Ltd Architect:
The Kelvin Hall, originally built in 1927 as an exhibition hall reopened to the public in August 2016 after a three-year redevelopment lead by Page \ Park Architects, transforming it into a multi-use Sport, Culture and Education building. The refurbishment of the two most western vaults and new extensions have delivered a new eight court sports hall, gymnastics academy, fitness studios, exhibition spaces, archives and teaching and research facilities for Glasgow Life, University of Glasgow and National Library of Scotland.
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Tourism & Leisure Highly Commended Dalkeith Country Park, Dalkeith Client/Owner:
Buccleuch Property
Developer/contractor: Taylor & Fraser Ltd
Shortlisted Culardoch Shieling, The Cairngorms Nominated by Moxon Architects
Forsinard Lookout Tower, Sutherland Nominated by Icosis Architects
Dalkeith Country Park, Dalkeith Nominated by Buccleuch Property
Kelvin Hall Refurbishment, Glasgow Nominated by Page \ Park Architects
The Rings, Cupar Nominated by Hardies Property & Construction Consultants
The judges said Housing both the largest civic collection in Europe and the largest gymnasium in Glasgow sets the scene for the winner of this category. An iconic building with a unique mix of uses from its Gymnastic Academy to housing the collections of the Hunterian Museum, the National Library of Scotland and Glasgow Museums, it delivers in both leisure and cultural activities and aims to become a Centre of Research for the International Learning Community.
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This award is presented to the project which has been judged overall as an excellent example of best practice by professionals working in both the built and natural environments.
Project of the Year Winner Kelvin Hall Refurbishment, Glasgow Page \ Park Architects Surveyor: Gardiner & Theobald LLP Client/owner: Glasgow Life Developer/Contractor: McLaughlin & Harvey Construction Ltd Architect:
How successful has the project been in achieving its objectives? The Category B listed Kelvin Hall, was originally built in 1927 as a multi-function exhibition and events venue. The primary aim for the redevelopment was to find a sustainable long term use for this historic piece of built fabric in the heart of the West End of Glasgow. With its strong cultural identity the Kelvin Hall offered the perfect opportunity to compliment and boost the cultural tourism and leisure facilities in the West End of Glasgow. Closely aligning with the city’s
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strategic objective for the use of local history to promote civic pride, engaged citizenship and cultural tourism the Kelvin Hall fosters new partnerships between Glasgow City Council, University of Glasgow and National Library of Scotland. In achieving these objectives Page\Park carefully developed the vision and worked closely with the partners to identify their different needs. The resulting redevelopment provides: a public sports facility (Multi-purpose Sports hall; Gymnastic Academy; Fitness Studios; Gym); café; archives for Glasgow Museums, The Hunterian and the National Library of Scotland; associated research, education, administration and exhibition spaces for the archival collections. The holistic brief and design provides a facility which offers modern sports facilities and publicly accessible storage for more than 1.5 million objects and screen archives. This creates an unprecedented facility with public access for cross-collection research and collaboration. Is there evidence of satisfied end users? For the first time in the west of Scotland the National Library of Scotland has a public facing facility in their Scottish Screen Archive. The university has hosted numerous cultural exchange and research conferences in the building since opening. The cross pollination of uses is identified as invigorating a renewed interest in its Hunterian collections with an uptake in applications for associated degree courses.
How has the project integrated into its surroundings? By retaining much of the existing building the impact of the project to the wider surroundings is minimal. The Kelvin Hall consists of four vaulted roofs and ancillary buildings; the redevelopment is the first of two phases refurbishing and using only two of the vaulted roofs and ancillary buildings. The new entrance is located alongside but distinctly separate from the Category B façade of the existing building. This allows the redevelopment to operate separately from any future developments in the remaining two vaults. How has the scheme been received by the local community? Within the first two months of opening the Kelvin Hall has become the Number One Glasgow Club venue with the highest rates of new and continuing memberships. In the first 10 days alone the building received 25,000 visitors and this number continues to grow. Demand for fitness classes has far outstripped the projected needs resulting in the provision of an additional 30 classes a week.
Has it acted as a catalyst for further tourism and leisure or economic activity in the area? With increased footfall in the area new businesses have launched to support the increased visitors. The building also acts as a draw by offering another cultural facility in the West End of Glasgow, contributing to the council’s aim of promoting the area as a ‘Cultural Quarter’. Numerous new build student accommodation in the area draw on the project as an example of why the location is attractive place to live for investors. Construction Value
£24m
Overall Project Cost
£35m
Heritage Lottery Fund Contribution
£4.57m
How does the scheme compliment other facilities in the area? Located directly on a main thoroughfare and in close proximity to the Riverside Museum, Kelvingrove Art Gallery & Museum, University of Glasgow and the Kelvin Walkway the building acts an orientation and information point for visitors to the area. The sports facilities offer the local community a new resource and the cultural aspects act as a draw to tourists.
The judges said The quality of category winners was very strong this year, displaying diversity, high quality design and a strong focus on delivery in accordance with client brief. The Kelvin Hall stood out for its scale, complexity, mix of uses, diverse community outreach and inclusivity. The co-location of state-of-the-art facilities for leisure, culture and learning has opened a new chapter in the history of the Kelvin Hall and has delivered a long-term viable future for an important piece of Glasgow’s architectural and cultural heritage. 29
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