Building Design Awards

Buildings across the borough of all shapes and sizes were highlighted for their excellence at the Ashford Building Design & Construction Awards, held on Wednesday 27th January in the Council Chamber.

A variety of schemes were praised; from a circular eco-friendly home set into the North Downs to high tech new office space at Eureka Park, the careful restoration of a listed barn to a new birthing unit at the William Harvey and from a small affordable housing scheme to the creation of the largest shared space area in the country.

Award winners ranged from a single builder taking care to deliver a really high quality job on a house extension to a multi-million pound project creating an exciting new school space or the commercial centre serving a regenerated Stanhope.

This is the first time the Building Design Awards and the Building Excellence Awards were combined to create a joint award presentation evening showcasing exceptional design and construction within the borough.

Richard Alderton, Head of Planning and Development for Ashford Borough Council, said: “Tonight’s event is about celebrating quality and raising the bar for all. We have seen some stunning examples of good design and great enthusiasm for creating better places in Ashford.”

Tim Parrett, Head of Building Control at Ashford Borough Council, added: “It was a pleasure to give deserved recognition to local companies and building projects of all shapes and sizes. We have seen some shining examples of excellent workmanship.”

The Mayor of Ashford, Cllr John Holland and Ashford Borough Council Chief Executive John Bunnett presented the winners their awards.

Design Winners

Residential Development

Zweena, Charing (Architects - Conker Conservation)

Building Conservation

Ruffynes Oast, Aldington (Architects – Space Shuffle)