Buildings and conservation projects across the borough have been recognised in the 2009 Guildford Design Awards.
The awards co-ordinated by the council since 1987, aims to raise design standards and environmental awareness in the borough.
The award winners and commended entries received a framed certificate at a special ceremony held in October at The Guildhall, Guildford.
Wayne Hemingway MBE joined the winners to celebrate their success and presented them with their award certificates. Now best known for his design work - from housing to radios - and as a commentator and broadcaster on design matters, Wayne was originally known for the Red or Dead fashion label.
He is chairman of Building for Life, a Commission for Architecture and the Built Environment (CABE) funded organisation that promotes excellence in the design of new housing. For more information on Building for Life, please visit their website www.buildingforlife.org (this page opens in a new window).
For a full list of our Guildford Design Awards winners please see below:
New building design
Public:
Highly commended: Pond Meadow school, Guildford
Highly commended: Christ’s College secondary school, Guildford
Commercial:
Winner: iGuzzini, new office building, Astolat Business Park, Guildford
Private:
Winner: Craddock Cottages, Gomshall
Refurbishment and conservation
Commended: The Spike, Warren Road, Guildford
Winner: The Lovelace Mausoleum, East Horsley
Environmental enhancements
Commended: Grazing area at Snaky Lane Community Wildlife area, Ash Vale
Commended: Sensory courtyard, Christopher’s Chase hospice care for children, Artington
Winner: Seeds of Hope children’s garden, Stag Hill, Guildford
Young designer
Highly commended: Gosden House school for environmental and art projects: including a new seating area, sculpture, courtyard and pond area.
You can also view 2007 winners and commended entries.
The awards are held every other year so they will return in 2011. If you would like to discuss sponsorship opportunities for the event, or if you would like to register your interest, please contact us using the contact details below.
Planning Services
Guildford Borough Council
Millmead House
Millmead
Guildford
GU2 4BB
Tel: 01483 444548
Email: envprojects@guildford.gov.uk