RICS Awards 2019: Scotland winners brochure

The Winners Scotland

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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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Residential

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Tourism & Leisure

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Project of the Year

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RICS introduction The annual RICS Awards, 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 inspiring teams behind them.

A diverse range of innovative projects, of all sizes and budgets, made the shortlist this year. 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.

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 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 Mackintosh at the Willow, Glasgow.

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 they very best of luck in representing Scotland and showcasing just what RICS professionals, together with other built environment professionals, can achieve.

My sincere thank you to our sponsors for this year’s RICS Awards, Scotland 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, Scotland was an outstanding and inspiring afternoon. 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 makes Scotland a fantastic place to live, work and, of course, visit.

The eight category winners – Building Conservation, Commercial, Community Benefit, Design through Innovation, Infrastructure, Regeneration, Residential 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 Mackintosh at the Willow, Glasgow

Winner Queensferry Crossing, Edinburgh

Commercial Winner The Garment Factory, Glasgow

Highly Commended Scottish Water – Shieldhall Tunnel, Glasgow

Community Benefit

Regeneration

Winner Music Hall Transformation, Aberdeen

Winner West Dunbartonshire Council Dumbarton Office, Dumbarton

Design through Innovation Winner The Macallan Distillery and Visitor Experience, Charlestown of Aberlour

Residential

Highly Commended Bayes Centre, Edinburgh

Tourism & Leisure

Winner The Playfair at Donaldson’s, Edinburgh Winner V&A Dundee, Dundee

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 Mackintosh at the Willow, Glasgow Surveyor: Architect: Owner/Client:

Doig & Smith Simpson & Brown Willow Tea Rooms Trust Developer/Contractor: Clark Contracts Nominated by: Simpson & Brown The project was to restore the original Willow Tea Rooms building at 217 Sauchiehall Street, Glasgow to Charles Rennie Mackintosh’s 1903 design, whilst ensuring its preservation and sustainability for subsequent generations. As well as a full restoration of the Tea Rooms, a new Visitor Centre has been created in the adjacent tenement building at 215 Sauchiehall Street, containing exhibition, education, conference, office and kitchen facilities and a shop.

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The judges said The Willow Tea Rooms was designed by Charles Rennie Mackintosh and his wife Margaret MacDonald.

Having originally opened in 1903 it had fallen into disrepair and was purchased in 2014 by The Willow Tea Rooms Trust which secured £10million to restore the building to its original condition.

There were limited original documents available and detailed research was undertaken to ensure that in addition to preserving original features the building its fitments and furniture would be restored in accordance with the original design and material specification.

Shortlisted Cupar Burgh Chambers, Cupar Nominated by Arc Architects Ltd

Panmure House- The Home of Adam Smith, Edinburgh Nominated by Heriot Watt University

The Playfair at Donaldson’s, Edinburgh Nominated by City & Country

Mackintosh at the Willow, Glasgow Nominated by Simpson & Brown

The Charles Kennedy Building, Fort William Nominated by Robertson

University of Edinburgh, The Law School, Edinburgh Nominated by Faithful+Gould

Music Hall Transformation, Aberdeen Nominated by Aberdeen Performing Arts

The Garment Factory, Glasgow Nominated by Morgan McDonnell Architecture Ltd

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Commercial

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

Winner The Garment Factory, Glasgow Surveyor:

Capita Property and Infrastructure Ltd. (Glasgow) Architect: Morgan McDonnell Architecture Ltd Owner/Client: Castleforge Partners Developer/Contractor: ISG plc Nominated by: Morgan McDonnell Architecture Ltd Built in 1898, this Grade B listed mercantile gem on the corner of Ingram and Montrose Street was purchased by Castleforge Partners in 2012. The brief was to create contemporary flexible, modern workplace accommodation that would appeal to a range of tenants from start up, technology, creative industries and small to medium sized organisations with a ‘de-furbished’ aesthetic, providing a unique offering to this market in Glasgow.

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The judges said Formerly J&W Campbell’s clothing and textiles factory, this Grade B Listed in Glasgow’s Merchant City had fallen into disrepair £5.5milllion was invested to restore and or refurbish many of the internal and external features of the building and the seven-storey building now offers 6 floors of modern, open plan offices.

It has been a successful commercial venture with rental income £7/ft2 higher than predicted and when fully let it has the potential of creating 500 new jobs.

Shortlisted Hendrick’s Gin Palace, Girvan Nominated by Michael Laird Architects

New Waverley, Edinburgh Nominated by Weber Shandwick

The Garment Factory, Glasgow Nominated by Morgan McDonnell Architecture Ltd

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Community Benefit

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Winner Music Hall Transformation, Aberdeen Surveyor:

Gardiner and Theobald Architect: BDP Architects Owner/Client: Aberdeen Performing Arts Developer/Contractor: Kier Nominated by: Aberdeen Performing Arts The Music Hall has been at the heart of cultural, community and civic life for two centuries. While closed for redevelopment, the Stepping Out programme was run in schools and communities across the city resulting in 15,000 participations, 235 volunteer hours, 30 young ambassadors, 6 artist residencies, 60 Music Hall babies, intergenerational projects and the Music Hall choir. There are now more reasons than ever for visiting including the cafĂŠ, exhibition and new studios, which have created a sustainable future for the Music Hall.

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The judges said The redevelopment was to act as a springboard to encourage engagement through the arts with the aspiration to improve life chances, develop citizenship and strengthen community spirit. The interest generated through community engagement undoubtably benefited the project immeasurably.

The scale of community engagement is impressive, and its continued success is shown through use of the space by the community. The application of funds to deliver the quality of final product shows great skill, creativity and passion for the project.

Shortlisted Ballater Old Royal Station, Ballater Nominated by Faithful+Gould

The Charles Kennedy Building, Fort William Nominated by Robertson

The Social Bite Village, Edinburgh Nominated by Social Bite Ltd

Music Hall Transformation, Aberdeen Nominated by Aberdeen Performing Arts

The Hut Community Building, Chapelton Nominated by Brooks Murray Architects

West Dunbartonshire Council Dumbarton Office, Dumbarton Nominated by hub West Scotland

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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 The Macallan Distillery and Visitor Experience, Charlestown of Aberlour Surveyor: Architect:

Robertson RSHP – Rogers Stirk Harbour + Partners Owner/Client: Edrington Developer/Contractor: Robertson Nominated by: Robertson The Macallan Distillery & Visitor Experience is a true candidate for the Design through Innovation Award. The vision of the client, Edrington, was one that would see a game-changing distillery being built in their spiritual home. It is clear from the moment visitors walk into the new Macallan Distillery that the facility is unique and innovative, and this will benefit the sector and the Speyside area for years to come.

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a successful project. The Judges will look for evidence that use of de range of criteria.

The judges said This project has a “wow” factor as soon as you arrive at the entrance. Due to its innovative design, it is difficult to comprehend that the building is a working production line where millions of litres of whisky are being created for global consumption. The building’s design is unique with an incredibly high degree of precision- there are 380,000 parts to the roof structure alone.

Careful management of the environment, sustainability and local resources, particularly water, has been considered. A 5+ star development which more than justifies its major financial investment to produce a priceless asset.

Shortlisted Bayes Centre, Edinburgh Nominated by Faithful+Gould

The Macallan Distillery and Visitor Experience, Charlestown of Aberlour Nominated by Robertson

V & A, Dundee Nominated by Turner & Townsend

Paisley: Secret Collection, Paisley Nominated by Armour Construction Consultants

Highly Commended Bayes Centre, Edinburgh Surveyor: Faithful+Gould Architect: Bennetts Associates Owner/Client: The University of Edinburgh Developer/Contractor: McLaughlin & Harvey Nominated by: Faithful+Gould

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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 Queensferry Crossing, Edinburgh Surveyor: Architect:

Transport Scotland Dissing+Weitling Architecture Owner/Client: Transport Scotland Developer/Contractor: FCBC (Galliford Try, Hochtief, Dragados and American Bridge International) Nominated by: Arup The Forth Replacement Crossing project, with the iconic Queensferry Crossing as its magnificent centrepiece, is Scotland’s largest infrastructure project for a generation. A spectacular bridge spanning the Forth Estuary, set in the context of the historic rail bridge and the suspension bridge which has served the road traffic needs for over 50 years. The new bridge breaks several world records, and was delivered well below budget. It provides extensive benefits to users and communities, whilst safeguarding vital transport connections.

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gramme of infrastructure works. Infrastructure works include any ructures.

The judges said The cable stay design has incorporated innovative engineering features and a massive engineering task, including building a bespoke barge to deliver materials to the piers, and a comprehensive upgrade to the road network in Fife and Edinburgh. The crossing has allowed vehicle movements which the Road Bridge would have had to close to high sided traffic. Journey times have been reduced and installation of an Intelligent Transport system has smoothed congestion. The build has resulted in the world’s longest three towered cable stay bridge and demanded the very highest engineering standards, and the judges felt this was a worthy winner in this awards category.

Shortlisted Brodick Ferry Terminal, Isle of Arran Nominated by Caledonian Maritime Assets Limited (CMAL)

Queensferry Crossing, Edinburgh Nominated by Arup

Scottish Water- Shieldhall Tunnel, Glasgow Nominated by Turner & Townsend

Highly Commended Scottish Water – Shieldhall Tunnel, Glasgow Surveyor: Turner & Townsend Owner/Client: Scottish Water Developer/Contractor: Costain Vinci Joint Venture Nominated by: Turner & Townsend

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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 West Dunbartonshire Council Dumbarton Office, Dumbarton Surveyor: Architect: Owner/Client:

Doig and Smith Keppie West Dumbartonshire Council Developer/Contractor: hub West Scotland Nominated by: hub West Scotland 16 Church Street provides West Dunbartonshire Council with modern workspace for 500 staff, together with associated public services, in the heart of Dumbarton Town Centre. It replaces their previous building at Garshake Road on the outskirts of town. The new site was identified as a catalyst for regeneration in Dumbarton Town Centre and a hugely ambitious client created the opportunity to conserve and repair the deteriorating façade of William Leiper’s Grade A listed, twice fire ravaged, former Academy Building.

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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 The Council offices in Dumbarton are a deserved winner as the project has succeeded in delivering significantly across all aspects of the regeneration category.

New-build high-specification modern offices, developed and now owned and occupied by the Council, have been created adjacent to a Grade A listed semiderelict façade permitting its preservation and enhancement for the future.

By bringing back into use an important local structure created by Glasgow’s William Leiper, the project has skillfully merged old with new while maintaining functionality and purpose. The location of the development is at a nodal point on the high street adjacent to local retail that has received significant economic boost.

Shortlisted Paisley: Secret Collection, Paisley Nominated by Armour Construction Consultants

Sweeney Street/Sweeney Court/Sweeney Gardens, Ardrossan Nominated by MAST Architects

Pennywell Phase 2, Edinburgh Nominated by Barton Willmore

The Raining’s Stairs Development, Inverness Nominated by Trail Architects

West Dunbartonshire Council Dumbarton Offices, Dumbarton Nominated by hub West Scotland

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Residential

This award honours an outstanding residential development of either Judges were looking for evidence of a successful project across a wid

Winner The Playfair at Donaldson’s, Edinburgh Surveyor: Architect:

City & Country Richard Murphy Architects Owner/Client City & Country Developer/Contractor: City & Country Nominated by: City & Country The Playfair at Donaldson’s is renowned as one of the most iconic buildings in Edinburgh. Situated moments from Haymarket station, the former college is set amidst 18 acres of grounds and is dominated by The Playfair building: a stunning quadrangular building built in the 1840s and designed in the style of an Elizabethan palace. Following extensive restoration and conversion, new life has been breathed into this majestic building and its future has been secured for future generations to enjoy.

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er a single building or overall scheme, either new build or conversion. de range of criteria.

The judges said The Playfair is instantly recognisable as one of the most iconic buildings in Edinburgh forming a stunning quadrangular building designed by one of Scotland’s most renowned architects, William Playfair. Since its original opening the building has served the community as a children’s hospital and latterly a school until 2008 before lying empty for the best part of a decade.

The Playfair has evidenced successful and impressive collaboration of teams alongside exemplary vision to create a sympathetic conversion with a strong complimentary conservation principle to provide truly unique accommodation and create a remarkable and striking residential development.

Shortlisted Edenmanor, Stonehaven Nominated by Fotheringham Property Developments Ltd

The Playfair at Donaldson’s, Edinburgh Nominated by City & Country

The Raining’s Stairs Development, Inverness Nominated by Trail Architects

Sweeney Street/Sweeney Court/Sweeney Gardens, Ardrossan Nominated by MAST Architects

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

Winner V&A Dundee, Dundee Surveyor: Architect:

CBA Kenga Kuma & Associates Developer/Contractor: BAM Owner/Client: Dundee City Council Nominated by: Turner & Townsend As Scotland’s first design museum, V&A Dundee tells a global story, investigating the international importance of design alongside presenting Scotland’s outstanding design achievements. The museum is part of the regeneration of Dundee and the Tayside region, attracting international attention and encouraging visitors from across Scotland, the UK and around the world. Before opening the museum estimated 500,000 visitors in its first 12 months and has already welcomed over 420,000 visitors in the first five months since opening.

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

The judges said The eye-catching external design of this building mirrors the cliffs and waters of the River Tay and the build has acted as a catalyst for other regeneration on the waterfront of Dundee. Visitor numbers have already reached their annual estimates only half a year into opening.

The V and A have engaged with the local community at all levels and offer a truly inspiring visitor destination which includes the first dedicated exhibition space for Scottish design as well as learning and outreach rooms, meeting spaces, designer in residence studio and a family picnic room. Visitors have come from all over Scotland and indeed from further afield, many specifically to Dundee to visit the museum.

Shortlisted Ballater Old Royal Station, Ballater Nominated by Faithful+Gould

New Waverley, Edinburgh Nominated by Weber Shandwick

The Machrie, Isle of Islay Nominated by Hudson Architects

Brodie Castle- Playful Garden Visitor Centre, Brodie Nominated by Hoskins Architects

The Macallan Distillery and Visitor Experience. Charlestown of Aberlour Nominated by Robertson

V & A, Dundee Nominated by Turner & Townsend

Collective, Calton Hill, Edinburgh Nominated by Faithful+Gould

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Project of the Year

This award is honours presented excellent to thework project in the which conservation has been judged of a single overall bui renovation both the built or conversion and naturalto environments. a new or original use.

Winner Mackintosh at the Willow, Glasgow Surveyor: Architect: Owner/Client:

Doig & Smith Simpson & Brown Willow Tea Rooms Trust Developer/Contractor: Clark Contracts Nominated by: Simpson & Brown This project was centred around the iconic 1903 Charles Rennie Mackintosh Willow Tea Rooms in 217 Sauchiehall Street, Glasgow. It is an A-listed building of the greatest significance for Scotland’s design heritage, recognised internationally as the only surviving Tea Rooms designed entirely

by Mackintosh. It is considered one of the finest examples in the world of a complete Art Nouveau scheme.

The project dealt with complex issues incorporating artefacts and addressing access issues in a restricted city centre site. It became feasible when the Willow Tea Rooms Trust was able to purchase

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ilding as anor excellent structure example or a group of best of buildings practice or bystructures professionals andworking covers in 215 Sauchiehall Street, the B-listed building next door to the Willow Tea Rooms. This neighbouring building provided the extra space necessary to accommodate the extensive support facilities that are required for a world class visitor experience and unlocked the potential for funding. The project was based on a detailed conservation plan. It had the advantage of good quality 1905 images published in an Austrian art magazine, but these had to be considered carefully as the negatives had been re-touched and they could not help with colour. The conservation theory was one of reinstatement of design. The aesthetic design value is the most significant in this building. Few elements of actual Mackintosh fabric were left but previous attempts at reinstatement had a value and some have been retained. The project combines the old with the new, contrasting the original splendour of the Mackintosh Tea Rooms with the modern interior of the new Visitor Centre which provides a shop, world class exhibition, and conference facilities, education room and offices. It also provides amenities such as lifts which make the two adjacent buildings owned by the Trust accessible without impacting on

the Tea Rooms. The Tea Rooms have been very carefully restored to how Mackintosh intended them when they were opened in 1903 and include over 400 pieces of specifically commissioned furniture which match the Mackintosh design exactly.

The restored Tea Rooms re-opened to the public in July 2018 under the new name ‘Mackintosh at the Willow’. Mackintosh at the Willow operates as a social enterprise creating training, learning, employment and other opportunities and support for young people and communities, creating positive change. An important partnership is with Dumfries House and The Prince’s Foundation in the creation of training, skills development and job opportunities for disadvantaged young people. 20 young Prince’s Trust trainees are currently employed in front-of-house waiting roles and as part of the kitchen team. Another important partnership is with the Charles Rennie Mackintosh Society (CRM Society), to provide a visitor information and tours service, operating from the Visitor Centre of Mackintosh at the Willow, staffed by CRM Society staff and volunteers. As well as providing information and guided tours

of the Tea Rooms, the service also signposts other Mackintosh venues throughout the city, as part of a wider Mackintosh heritage trail. Mackintosh at the Willow also operates as a catalyst for the regeneration of this part of Glasgow and is expected to become a focal point for Cultural Tourism. It has already attracted a huge amount of interest and visits from both domestic and international visitors who are able to once again enjoy this historic building and have a unique dining experience in a living breathing museum. Finance has been raised through Heritage Lottery Fund, donations from trusts and other organisations, and private donations. The project value is £10M including fees, VAT and furnishings. The construction contract value for Phase 1 and Phase 2 is £5M. The project received HLF Stage 1 pass in October 2016 and Stage 2 in August 2017. The project was phased with the first phase, comprising repairs to the external facade, completed in August 2017. The second phase comprised the restoration of the tea room interiors and fitting-out of the visitor centre, conference facilities and shop. Both Phase 1 and Phase 2 were delivered to programme deadlines.

The judges said The restoration of the Willow Tea Rooms in Glasgow has attracted international interest from those wishing to learn more about the Architectural pioneer Charles Rennie Mackintosh.

Incredible care was taken to preserve original features and to faithfully recreate original furniture and fitments through detailed research and use of local artisans and craftsmen.

A Trust was established to manage the building and the £10million used to restore it internally and externally has also been utilised to provide wider long-term community benefits.

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