RICS Awards 2017, South East, The Winners by RICS

RICS Awards 2017 South East The Winners

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Contents Director’s Welcome 4 Winners’ Overview 5 Building Conservation

6–7

Commercial

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Community Benefit

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Design through Innovation

14–15

Regeneration

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Residential

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Tourism & Leisure

20–21

Project of the Year

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RICS Awards 2017 – The Winners

World’s tallest moving observation tower wins Project of the Year South East Every year, the RICS Awards, South East, attract a significant number of quality entries and this year was no different. Selecting this year’s shortlist of 47 projects was a challenge as the talent, vision and exceptional skills of the professionals behind them was nothing short of remarkable. A big thank you to all our sponsors who made the ceremony such a wonderful occasion. It goes without saying that our judging panel found deciding upon the seven category winners particularly tough, not to mention who would take home the accolade of Project of the Year 2017, South East. This highly-esteemed accolade is awarded to the project on the shortlist which demonstrates outstanding best practice, exemplary commitment to sustainability and significant benefit to local communities. I’m delighted that this year’s Project of the Year South East title went to the British Airways i360 in Brighton, which also won the Design through Innovation and Tourism & Leisure awards.

The British Airways i360 is the world’s tallest moving observation tower, encompassing a 162 metre tall vertical tower with a futuristic glass observation pod that lifts 200 passengers to a height of 138 metres. It’s design and engineering is an impressive as it is innovative and this exciting tourist attraction is already proving to be a great success. The talent of our region’s professionals is amazing and I would like to thank all those behind the RICS Awards South East’s shortlisted projects who took the time to enter and showcase their stunning work. The work, expertise and professionalism of chartered surveyors ensures the best projects and value for end users and communities. 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 the South East and showing the world just what RICS professionals within our region can accomplish. As you turn the pages and read more about the exceptional projects, you’ll see many examples which sets the South East apart from other regions as a fantastic place to live, work and of course visit. Lynn Robinson Regional Director UK South and Wales

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Winners overview A record number of guests attended the RICS Awards 2017, South East for what was a truly inspiring evening. 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 the South East apart from others regions.

Across the following pages you will see many examples of the exceptional talent and vision which make the South East a fantastic place to live, work and of course visit. The seven regional category winners – Building Conservation, Commercial, Community Benefit, Design through Innovation, 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

Regeneration

Winner Glynde Place, Glynde

Winner Chapel Arches, Maidenhead

Highly Commended Pump House No 5, Chatham

Residential

Commercial

Winner Camber Beach Houses, Camber Sands

Winner The Yarrow, Broadstairs

Highly Commended Finberry Village, Ashford

Highly Commended The White Building, Southampton

Tourism & Leisure

Community Benefit Winner Civitas, Reading Highly Commended Warwick Hall Community Centre, Burford

Cheltenham Racecourse, Cheltenham, South West

Winner British Airways i360, Brighton Highly Commended Bombay Sapphire Distillery & Visitor Centre, Whitchurch

The Curve, Middlesbrough, North East

Design through Innovation Winner British Airways i360, Brighton Highly Commended Forest Lodge, Brook, New Forest Sacrewell Watermill, Peterborough, East of England

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RICS Awards 2017 – The Winners

This award honours excellent work in the conservation of a single building or structure or a group of buildings or structures and covers renovation or conversion to a new or original use.

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Building Conservation Winner Glynde Place, Glynde Glynde Estates Sawyer & Fisher Ltd Giles Quarme & Associates Developer/Contractor: Daedalus Conservation Owner/Client: Surveyor: Architect:

Glynde Place is a Grade I Elizabethan Mansion; surrounded by a Grade I listed park and a number of Grade II listed curtilage structures. It lies within the South Downs National Park. The property has had many alterations, omissions and additions throughout its history from its original construction in the mid-16th century through the 17th, 18th, 19th, 20th and GQA’s first phase of works in the 21st century and now the latest restoration project of the main east façade.

Building Conservation Highly Commended Pump House No 5, Chatham Owner/Client: Surveyor: Architect:

Russell Distillers Ltd Homes and Communities Agency db Architects Ltd

Shortlisted Battle Abbey, Battle Nominated by Martin Ashley Architects

Portsmouth Cathedral, Portsmouth Nominated by Daedalus Conservation

Restoration of 15th Century Tower at St Peter in Thanet, Broadstairs Nominated by Clague Architects LLP

Bombay Sapphire Distillery & Visitor Centre, Whitchurch Nominated by GWP Architecture

Pump House No.5, Chatham Nominated by Homes and Communities Agency

Stowe House – Blue Room, Stowe Nominated by Purcell UK

Corpus Christi College, Oxford Nominated by Gray Baynes + Shew Architects

Rectory Park, Tonbridge Nominated by Daedalus Conservation

The Attenborough Centre for the Creative Arts (ACCA), Brighton Nominated by R H Partnership (RHP)

Glynde Place, East Sussex Nominated by Giles Quarme & Associates

Repairs to Roofs and Elevations, Old College, RMA Sandhurst Nominated by pdp Green Consulting Ltd

Warwick Hall Community Centre, Burford Nominated by Acanthus Clews Architects

Home of Compassion, Ditton Nominated by BTP Group

The judges said The driving force was to retain the building as a family home and bring it up to 21st century standard, continuing a family history of 800 years, and retaining the house within the Estate. English Heritage noted “This is a meticulously considered and well-presented proposal to bring the whole of Glynde Place back into active use”. The approach was to retain the maximum of historic fabric, any unavoidable repairs were carried out using SPAB techniques and traditional materials. There were two phases, initially creating the family accommodation from previously unoccupied sections of the house; followed by major repairs and restoration of serious defects to the state rooms, which have public access. 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 The Yarrow, Broadstairs East Kent College Trogal Griffin Associates Architect: Richard Hopkinson Architects Developer/Contractor: WW Martin Ltd Owner/Client: Surveyor:

The project created a new 28-bedroom training hotel from a redundant building on East Kent College’s Broadstairs estate. The Grade II listed Victorian building was first developed as a children’s hospital with separate staircases to a boy’s and girl’s wing. The project provides a range of bedrooms and suites; restaurant, bar, private dining areas; spa suite; large function room and is supported by two kitchens and other training areas. Owned and run by EKC, the refurbished area is 3,200m2.

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Design through Innovation Highly Commended Forest Lodge, Brook, New Forest Owner: Private Client Surveyor/Contractor: Eco Modular Living Ltd Architect: PAD Studio

Shortlisted Abbeyfield Winnersh, Winnersh Nominated by The Abbeyfield Society

British Airways i360, Brighton Nominated by Marks Barfield Architects

UTC@Harbourside, Newhaven Nominated by HKS Architects Ltd.

Bainton Road Nursery, Oxford Nominated by Savills (UK) Ltd

Forest Lodge, Brook Nominated by PAD Studio

Weald House, Speldhurst Nominated by Baufritz (UK) Ltd

The judges said The whole approach to this project demonstrates innovation, from the imaginative funding, the thorough design and planning of the tower and pod, and the administration facilities, through to the foundations, tower construction, the manufacture of the glass pod and the elegant lifting mechanism. In essence a totally innovative project that has created an iconic landmark on a famous British seafront. 15

RICS Awards 2017 – The Winners

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 Chapel Arches, Maidenhead Surveyor: Architect: Developer/Owner:

Sorbon Estates Sidell Gibson Shanly Homes Ltd

Chapel Arches is a three-phase town centre development delivering 242 apartments combined with commercial space wrapped around an historic waterway through Maidenhead town centre. Once described as “The Jewel of The Thames” this riverside town had lost its sparkle and local residents had become disillusioned by empty promises from developers that never delivered. The first of the Local Authority’s Opportunity Areas to be brought forward, the development has kick-started the regeneration of the town and has been exceptionally well-received locally.

Shortlisted Abbey House, Farnborough Nominated by Western Design Architects

Chapel Arches, Maidenhead Nominated by Shanly Homes Ltd

UTC@Harbourside, Newhaven Nominated by HKS Architects Ltd

Beach Road Scheme, Eastbourne Nominated by Liam Russell Architects

Tenterden High Street, Kent Nominated by Clague Architects LLP

Walton Court Regeneration, Aylesbury Nominated by ECD Architects

The judges said Consisting of the first two phases of the Chapel Arches project, this entry is part of a threephase redevelopment that will ultimately deliver 242 apartments and ancillary commercial space wrapped around an historic waterway. The project is situated in an area that has suffered decline over many years and the waterway was almost lost. The Local Authorityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Area Action Plan 2011 identified four Opportunity Areas and this is the first to be delivered. It has already provided a significant contribution to the wider revitalisation policy and will increasingly do so in the future. A true regeneration catalyst.

Grand Final 2 November 2017 12:00hrsâ&#x20AC;&#x201C;16:00hrs Intercontinental London Park Lane, One Hamilton Place, Park Lane, London W1J 7QY Hosted by: Dan Walker, BBC Breakfast News and Sport Anchor

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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 Camber Beach Houses, Camber Sands Surveyor: Paul Latham Architect: WAM Design Ltd Developer/Contractor: Baxall Construction Ltd Situated on Camber beach these stunning houses offer spectacular views of the sea and unparalleled access to the beach. WAM set out to minimise the housesâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; impact on the environment, both visually and physically. This greatly informed the design process and choice of materials throughout. They were required to be both flood resilient and resistant to the often hostile marine location, whilst nestling comfortably alongside the natural backdrop of the sea and sand dunes.

Residential Highly Commended Finberry Village, Ashford Surveyor: Crest Nicholson Architect: BDB Design LLP Developer/Contractor: Crest Nicholson

Shortlisted Camber Beach Houses, Camber Sands Nominated by WAM Design Ltd

Horsted Park, Chatham Nominated by Clague Architects LLP

Pennycroft, Great Missenden Nominated by Napier Clarke Architects

Courtlea, Petworth Nominated by The Seaman Partnership Ltd

House in Winchester IV, Winchester Nominated by LA Hally Architect

The Victory, Kingsdown Nominated by Napier Clarke Architects

Crest Nicholsonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Finberry Village, Ashford Nominated by Crest Nicholson

Mayfield Passivhaus, Mayfield Nominated by Hazle McCormack Young LLP

Weald House, Speldhurst Nominated by Baufritz (UK) Ltd

Forest Lodge, Brook Nominated by PAD Studio

Old Fort Road, Shoreham-by-sea Nominated by Robinson Low Francis

Woodpeckers, New Forest Nominated by Strom Architects

The judges said The replacement of a dilapidated bungalow by two houses, located between the beach and the SSSI dunes of Camber Sands, is founded upon extensive research into materials performance and exceptionally careful project planning. Off-site fabrication of the frame, delivery, and concrete pour, only during winter season low tides, and the use of marine-quality materials throughout mean that these houses can flourish in this harsh coastal environment. Geothermal heating, heavy insulation, careful water management and the use of re-cycleable components add to this schemeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s sustainability credentials, and its successful completion. 19

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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 British Airways i360, Brighton Brighton i360 Ltd Marks Barfield Architects Developer/Contractor: Hollandia Infra Owner/Client: Architect:

British Airways i360 is a 162-metre-tall tower with a fully enclosed glass observation pod that gently lifts passengers to 138 meters, offering panoramic 360-degree views. At beach level, a single storey building houses a restaurant, shop and event facilities. Located at the landward end of Brighton’s West Pier, British Airways i360 is a modern-day ‘vertical pier’, inviting visitors to ‘walk on air’ and gain a new perspective on Brighton, just as the original pier welcomed society to ‘walk on water’.

Tourism & Leisure Highly Commended Bombay Sapphire Distillery & Visitor Centre, Whitchurch Bombay Sapphire New Love Hill Ltd GWP Architecture with Heatherwick Studio Developer/Contractor: Meller Ltd Owner/Client: Surveyor Architect:

Shortlisted Battle Abbey, Battle Nominated by Martin Ashley Architects

British Airways i360, Brighton Nominated by Marks Barfield Architects

Plumpton Tennis Club – New Clubhouse, Plumpton Green Nominated by Liam Russell Architects

Bombay Sapphire Distillery & Visitor Centre, Whitchurch Nominated by GWP Architecture

One Warwick Park, Tunbridge Wells Nominated by Hazle McCormack Young LLP

The Yarrow, Broadstairs Nominated by Richard Hopkinson Architects

The judges said When Brighton and Hove City Council sought a new tourist attraction to enhance Brighton’s historic seafront, what was delivered was the world’s tallest moving observation tower. The i360 forms an elegant focal point to the open side of Regency Square and on the axis line of the old West Pier; bounded by two new copies of the original ‘Italianate’ toll booths. The truly innovative design which incorporates some ingenious features making this a unique, enduring and very popular tourist attraction.” 21

RICS Awards 2017 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; The Winners

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 British Airways i360, Brighton Brighton i360 Ltd Marks Barfield Architects Developer/Contractor: Hollandia Infra Owner/Client: Architect:

Brighton has a long tradition of expressing its identity through remarkable architecture and British Airways i360 continues this tradition of celebratory structures. Not only has the project given the city a C21st landmark with which to identify itself, it has created new jobs and spurred economic growth. The innovative form of funding used to build British Airways i360 means that Brighton & Hove City Council (BHCC) earns nearly ÂŁ1 million per year for the City. These earnings are used for regenerative purposes, to breathe new life into forgotten areas and to give back to the city. Is there evidence of satisfied end users? Since its opening in August 2016, British Airways i360 has welcomed more than 260,000 visitors, which is within

projected targets. The attraction was officially opened by His Royal Highness The Duke of Edinburgh in October 2016 which received widespread positive media coverage. To date, more than 10,000 city residents have joined the project’s local resident membership scheme and hundreds of journalists from around the world have visited the project ranging from Australia, USA, France and Germany. In urban design terms, the tower can be seen as a C21st equivalent of an obelisk which traditionally was used to complete the bottom of an open ended three-sided plan such as Regency Square. The height of British Airways i360 is half the length of the West Pier, while the visitor centre at its base, including the reconstructed Eugenius Birch-designed 1866 tollbooths and flanking stairs, stretches the width of Regency Square behind it. The tower, aligned on the central axis of Regency Square, creates a strong reference point from afar. Reactions from the local community have been extremely positive: Brighton & Hove Economic Partnership executive director Gavin Stewart said: “It’s great to see so many excellent local, regional and national businesses supporting British Airways i360 – it’s good for the local economy and fantastic for the profile of the city.” Brighton Hilton Metropole General Manager Sascha Koehler said the project has benefited his business. “Brighton is a very popular place and the i360 has been a great sales tool. Where else can you attract conference visitors with the offer of a trip up the i360?” [The Argus] The project has received significant interest from local schools and universities; as such, a varied and interesting schools programme is being

compiled with a particular focus on STEM subjects. The provision of 35,000 free tickets to state school children in the city also provides students with the chance to engage in an innovative building at the forefront of British architecture. British Airways i360 is a socially responsible company which aims to positively impact on the local community. Through the website, social channels and free app, British Airways i360 encourages people to discover more about the city and the wider region. Local companies and suppliers are used to harness homegrown talent from the surrounding area. The Belle Vue Restaurant features fresh, locally sourced ingredients that have been caught, reared or grown in Sussex and the Sky Bar only stocks drinks from Sussex producers. Each year, British Airways i360 will commit to working with one local charity partner in order to help raise awareness and funds. Revenue from British Airways i360 has already allowed BHCC to invest in restoration of the West Pier Arches which now house a range of independent businesses. Additional planned development in this area will create a distinctive destination for visitors and residents alike and will further increase footfall west along the seafront. As the project’s headline sponsor, British Airways offers great benefits, not only to British Airways i360 in Brighton, but also to the region. By supporting British Airways i360, British Airways helps to further promote Brighton and Sussex to the international tourism market. British Airways i360 supports tourism to the city by promoting at international and domestic exhibitions and events as well as being active with

Brighton & Hove Economic Forum, the Tourism Alliance, Visit Brighton, Visit Britain and Tourism South East. The slender structure of British Airways i360 presented some difficult challenges which called for innovative solutions. Drawing on engineering and technologies associated with cable cars, the design team has created an intelligent structure, able to respond to varying weather conditions. While it has the London Eye as its predecessor, it is a unique design. British Airways i360 is designed to operate even in windy conditions and has a series of state-of-the-art measures installed which ensure the ride is smooth and safe. Firstly, the perforated aluminium cladding around the tower diffuses and disrupts the flow of wind by allowing some wind to pass through it, thereby reducing windinduced vibrations. Secondly, dampers are installed inside the tower to prevent vibrations and, thirdly, dampers are inside the pod, which is itself aerodynamically shaped for least resistance to the wind. The entire British Airways i360 site uses ‘green energy’. As the pod descends energy capture technology generates almost half of the electricity required to power the pod’s ascent. The total annual electricity demand is very low: less than 1 kilowatt-hour per passenger. During construction as little material as possible was sent to landfill. All shingle excavated from the foundations went to Shoreham to be returned to the beach, helping to reverse the long shore drift.

The judges said This project, a winner of two categories, demonstrates innovation throughout the imaginative design and planning of the tower and pod, and also in the foundations, tower construction, the manufacture of the glass pod and the elegant lifting mechanism. The scheme also performs well on a sustainability criteria. It has created a new, exciting tourist attraction in place of the ‘lost’ West Pier, which has already proved to be a great success. This is an innovative project that has created an iconic landmark on a famous British seafront. 23

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