RICS Awards 2017, South West, The Winners by RICS

RICS Awards 2017 South West The Winners

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Contents Directors Welcome 4 Winners Overview 5 Building Conservation 6–7 Commercial 8–9 Community Benefit 12–13 Design through Innovation 14–15 Infrastructure 16–17 Regeneration 18–19 Residential 20–21 Tourism & Leisure 22–23 Project of the Year 24–25

RICS Awards 2017 – The Winners

Community driven motorway services win Project of the Year South West Every year, the RICS Awards South West, attract a significant number of quality entries and this year was no different. Selecting this year’s shortlist from 44 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 eight category winners particularly tough, not to mention who would take home the accolade of Project of the Year 2017, South West. 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 West title went to the Gloucester Services, which also won the Community Benefit and Infrastructure awards.

Gloucester Services is not only sustainable in design but this unique collaboration between a charity and owners of motorway services has enabled this project to become a community asset, employing over 400 people and supporting over 250 local and regional producers. The talent of our region’s professionals is amazing and I would like to thank all those behind the RICS Awards South West’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 West 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 West 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 West, 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 West apart from others regions.

Across the following pages you will see many examples of the exceptional talent and vision which make the South West 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 The General, Bristol

Winner Gloucester Services, Gloucester

Highly Commended St Mary’s Church, High Bickington, Devon

Regeneration

Commercial

Winner Green Park House, Bath

Winner 1 Research Way. Plymouth Science, Plymouth

Residential

Community Benefit

Highly Commended The General, Bristol

Winner Gloucester Services, Gloucester Highly Commended The Cove Macmillan Cancer Support Centre, Truro, Cornwall

Cheltenham Racecourse, Cheltenham, South West

Winner The Quest, Swanage

Tourism & Leisure Winner Stihl Treetop Walkway, Tetbury

The Curve, Middlesbrough, North East

Design through Innovation Winner Arts University Bournemouth Design Studios and Workshops, Poole Highly Commended Living Systems Institute, Exeter 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 The General, Bristol City & Country Anthony Brookes Surveys Ltd Architect: Purcell Developer/Contractor: City & Country Owner: Surveyor:

The General is the award-winning restoration and conversion of the Grade II listed former Bristol General Hospital that will eventually create 206 new homes. Synonymous with masterful design, imaginative use of space and dedicated craftsmanship, The General combines restoration and new build residential property with a range of commercial premises. Since opening in 2014 it has forged a reputation as one of the most exciting new residential developments in Bristol, setting a benchmark for other developers to aspire to.

Building Conservation Highly Commended St Mary’s Church, High Bickington, Devon Johnathon Rhind Architects Ltd Owner: PCC St. Mary’s Church Structural Engineer: PCA Consulting Engineers Developer/Contractor: Carrek Ltd Architect:

Shortlisted Ashton Gatehouse, Bristol Nominated by Mott MacDonald

Portledge Manor, Bideford Nominated by Witcher Crawford Ltd

The General, Bristol Nominated by City & Country

Cornbury Mill, Wiltshire Nominated by Designscape Architects

Somerset College School of Art, Taunton Nominated by Stride Treglown

The Old Gymnasium, Marlborough College, Marlborough Nominated by Kendall Kingscott Ltd

Dyrham Park Mansion, South Gloucestershire Nominated by Purcell

St Mary’s Church, High Bickington, Devon Nominated by Johnathon Rhind Architects Ltd

Three Crowns Guest House, Salisbury Nominated by Three Crowns Guest House

The judges said The extensive restoration work undertaken has conserved this Grade II listed building, dating back to the early 1850’s; the result is a stunning and very successful project completed to the highest quality. The judges were particularly impressed with the extent of research undertaken by the developer; this was critical to enabling the return of the property back to its original form, including a restored central courtyard and fountain. An example of building conservation at its best and a major contribution to preserve and bring back into sustainable use, one of Bristol’s landmark buildings. 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 1 Research Way, Plymouth Science Park, Plymouth HLM Architects Plymouth Science Park Developer/Contractor: BAM Construction Architect: Owner:

1 Research Way provides an impressive gateway to Plymouth Science Park. Its imaginative design is visually striking and flexibly functional, as befits the nature of the high growth-potential science and technology businesses that the campus attracts. Offices may be tailored to individual tenants’ space requirements, and a high proportion of thoughtfully laid-out communal space encourages creative networking between different occupiers. The development furthers Plymouth’s technology legacy from its Naval and marine industries and draws from adjacent medical centres of excellence, giving impetus to a secure commercial future.

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Design through Innovation Highly Commended Living Systems Institute, Exeter Mace Group University Of Exeter Hawkins Brown Architects Developer/Contractor: BAM Construction Surveyor: Owner/Client: Architect:

Shortlisted 1 Research Way, Plymouth Science Park Nominated by HLM Architects

Gloucester Services, Gloucester Nominated by The Westmorland Family

Living Systems Institute, Exeter Nominated by Mace Group

Arts University Bournemouth, Design & Studio Workshops, Poole Nominated by Design Engine Architects

Green Park House, Bath Nominated by Berkeley Group Holdings

The Cotswolds Dogs & Cats Home, Gloucestershire Nominated by Mitchell Eley Gould

Fox Atrium, Falmouth Nominated by Ward Williams Associates

The judges said This innovative project has, by utilising structural engineering gymnastics, transformed two former halls of residence of masonry load bearing construction into new design studios and workshops as part of an ongoing transformation of the Arts University campus. The completed project has transformed two redundant buildings to provide highly flexible new studios and workshops whilst at the same time incorporating innovative architectural features which enhance the ethos of the institution as a centre for artistic and creative learning. 15

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This award recognises 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 Gloucester Services, Gloucester The Westmorland Family Client: Gloucester Services Developer/Contractor: Buckingham Group Entrant/Owner:

Gloucester Services is a motorway services area between junctions 12 and 11a on both the Northbound and Southbound carriageway of the M5 (separate sites). It is unique in combining the local farming family model of Tebay services in the Lake District with a charitable community dimension represented by Gloucestershire Gateway Trust.

Shortlisted Gloucester Services, Gloucester Nominated by The Westmorland Family

Stihl Treetop Walkway, Tetbury Nominated by Glenn Howells Architects

The judges said Setting new standards for the motorway service area sector. A well designed and beautifully crafted building providing a peaceful haven for the motorway traveller whilst delivering significant community and economic benefit. This breaks the mould of service station design and delivery.

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 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 Green Park House, Bath Berkeley Homes (Oxford & Chiltern) Ltd Owner: Bath Spa University Developer/Contractor: Berkeley Group Holdings Architect:

The provision of high quality student living, reinforcing the urban grain and offering a contemporary yet contextual design response in the heart of a Conservation Area. This scheme on a unique brownfield site within the Bath World Heritage Site was developed in close liaison with the LPA and provides a total of 169 bedrooms. Responding positively to the distinct context and the provision of internal spaces which contribute to student well-being were both key considerations.

Shortlisted Green Park House, Bath Nominated by Berkeley Homes (Oxford & Chiltern) Ltd

Old Station Masters House, Fowey, Cornwall Nominated by Acorn Blue Construction

Seaton Jurassic Visitor Centre, Seaton Nominated by Ward Williams Associates

James Street West, Bath Nominated by Stride Treglown

The judges said This highly successful 461-bed student accommodation scheme combines an unashamedly pastiche Georgian façade fronting an ultra-modern construction of modular elements together delivering an impressive and practical solution to the problem of regenerating a blighted area in a prominent location on the edge of the city centre. Formerly a Georgian Terrace damaged in World War II, the site was replaced in the 1960s by offices and a care home, the latter falling derelict in recent years. The project has cleverly mirrored the Georgian Terrace which lies opposite, and, in the words of one elderly resident the project “makes it like it was before”; a simple but fitting accolade for an impressive project.

RICS Matrics

Young Surveyor of the Year 2017 Celebrating the most inspirational young surveying professionals in the UK Categories are: ∫ ∫ ∫ ∫ ∫ ∫ ∫ ∫ ∫

Apprentice of the Year (new for 2017) Asset and Facilities Management Building Surveying Land (Rural and Urban) Mentor of the Year Property (Residential & Commercial) Project Management Quantity Surveying Valuation

Closing date for entries – 14 July 2017 *Open to all young surveyors, trainees and apprentices aged under 35.

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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 The Quest, Swanage Architect: Strom Architects Surveyor: Stockdale UK Developer/Contractor: Matrod Frampton Ltd. Completed in 2015, this single-storey house suits the the retired clientsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; future needs, whilst giving an elegant solution to a steeply sloping site. The house sits lightly in its wooded surroundings, and provides stunning views across the surrounding countryside. The house exemplifies our belief that simplicity and honesty of construction underlie good design. Interior spaces are simply but efficiently laid out, and the house cantilevers over the retaining stone wall to deal with the level changes and views.

Residential Highly Commended The General, Bristol City & Country Anthony Brookes Surveys Ltd Architect: Purcell Developer/Contractor: City & Country Owner: Surveyor:

Shortlisted Chaddesley Glen, Poole Nominated by Western Design Architects

Reflection, Cornwall Nominated by Arco2

The General, Bristol Nominated by City & Country

Hunterswood, Dittisham, Devon Nominated by Clague Architects

Rio Vista, Teignmouth Nominated by The Godfrey Partnership

The Quest, Swanage Nominated by Strom Architects

Redwood, Taunton Nominated by Reed Holland Associates

Tadpole Garden Village, Swindon Nominated by Crest Nicholson

Wapping Wharf Phase 1, Bristol Nominated by Alec French Architects

The judges said This project provides an extremely elegant solution to the brief to construct a single storey house to suit the future needs of the elderly clients. Honesty of materials and construction has given rise to an architecture that delights its inhabitants. There is nothing extraneous in the design, and all the materials used are celebrated and put on show, rather than being hidden or covered. The wood and stone used appear as untouched as possible and the garden designed to be as wild as possible. 21

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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 Stihl Treetop Walkway, Tetbury Glenn Howells Architects Owner/Client: Forestry Commission Surveyor: PMP Consultants Developer/Contractor: Speller Metcalfe Architect:

The Silk Wood was the underused gem in the National Arboretum. Difficult to access due to steep inclines for all but the mobile or determined; most visitors missed out on half of what the Arboretum has to offer. The Stihl Treetop Walkway provides level access to this part of the Arboretum and allows visitors to get up close and personal with the tree tops. Interesting and interactive interpretation boards provide an insight into the wood.

Shortlisted Burnbake Campsite, Dorset Nominated by ZST Architects

Gaia Spa, Plymouth Nominated by Ward Williams Associates

Clevedon Pier Visitor Centre, Clevedon Nominated by O’Leary Goss Architects Ltd

Stihl Treetop Walkway, Tetbury Nominated by Glenn Howells Architects

Tewkesbury Leisure Centre, Tewkesbury Nominated by Pick Everard

The judges said Walk amongst the trees and get a bird’s eye view of what the Silk Wood has to offer. A light and elegant structure that curves its way through the treetops, its design and materials means it sits lightly within the landscape and blends with its surroundings rather than being a noticeable structure. It is impressive to walk across and provides a different visitor experience of the arboretum.

Call for entries! The RICS Awards celebrate excellence in the built environment and showcase the talent of property professionals behind the most ground breaking projects. All finalists will enjoy unparalleled public recognition at one of the industry’s most prestigious annual events. All regional winners will go forward to the Grand Final in October 2018. Entry to the Awards is open to everyone, not just those working within the property profession. For more information visit rics.org/awards or contact Carolyn Robins, RICS UK Awards Manager on + 44 7791 750142 or email crobins@rics.org Entries open in September 2017

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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 Gloucester Services, Gloucester The Westmorland Family Client: Gloucester Services Developer/Contractor: Buckingham Group Entrant/Owner:

Gloucester Services was created in partnership with a local charity, the Gloucester Gateway Trust, focussed on social regeneration – ground breaking for any business, let alone a motorway service area. A proportion of its annual revenue, anticipated to be around £10 million over 20 years, will be invested into the communities closest to the services. As a £45 million project employing 400 people, this takes the business’ purpose to a new level. The charity focuses on the communities that surround the service area, which are some of the most deprived in the country. Regeneration, training, education for the unemployed and help for people in crisis are the key objectives of the trust.