The Royal Incorporation of Architects in Scotland (RIAS) has announced a 27 strong shortlist for its 2017 awards. The judging panel for this year includes Karen Anderson FRIAS (Timber representative), Lorraine Landels Hon FRIAS, Stuart McKnight 澳门王中王, MUMA (representing the Royal Institute of British Architects) and Ole Wiig FRIAS.
Willie Watt, President of the RIAS, commented:
鈥淵ear on year the quality of Scottish Architecture is on the rise. Despite an economic climate which continues to squeeze fees and challenge professionals鈥� ability to deliver, Scotland鈥檚 architects are delivering work of truly international quality to serve our citizens and communities. Last year鈥檚 Festival of Architecture shone a bright light on both historic and contemporary Scottish buildings, literally highlighting a tradition of excellence. That tradition continues and as this brilliant shortlist demonstrates, Scotland鈥檚 architecture is in very good heart.鈥�
The shortlist for Scotland comprises the following buildings:
AERIAL ADVENTURES, EAST KILBRIDE
Taylor Architecture Practice Ltd (T.A.P.)
This 鈥楬ub鈥� provides a mix of activities which complement the original retail environment, a 鈥楬i-Ride assault course, a climbing wall, a caf茅 and adventure play.
CITY OF GLASGOW COLLEGE 鈥� CITY CAMPUS, GLASGOW
Michael Laird Architects / Reiach and Hall Architects
This complex of buildings in themselves constitute a 鈥榗ity鈥� within the city, with high-tech classrooms, lecture theatres and specialist facilities.
DALKEITH CORN EXCHANGE, DALKEITH
Michael Laird Architects
This formerly abandoned Jacobean-style, market hall, has been fully refurbished, made accessible to all and brought back into positive public use.
DUE WEST, ARGYLL & BUTE
cameronwebster architects
This home maximises stunning views from a spectacular cliff-top location, providing shelter, intimacy and a sunny, glazed, living area.
DUNFERMLINE CARNEGIE LIBRARY & GALLERIES, DUNFERMLINE
Richard Murphy Architects
Contract value: 拢9.1m
Museum space, art galleries, a local history reading room, children鈥檚 library, caf茅 and meeting rooms are integrated with the world鈥檚 first Andrew Carnegie Library.
EASTWOOD HEALTH AND CARE CENTRE, GLASGOW
Hoskins Architects
Contract value: 拢12.1m
NHS, Council run services and four GP practices are deftly brought together in this innovative community 鈥楬ub鈥�.
EDINBURGH ROAD, MUSSELBURGH
A449 LTD
Built into the sea wall at Musselburgh, a new timber-clad extension, overlooking the beach, houses double height living, kitchen and dining spaces.
FERNAIG COTTAGE, WESTER ROSS
Scampton and Barnett Architects
This project involved the renovation, adaption and extension of a dilapidated former shepherd鈥檚 longhouse. Original stone walls were retained.
FETLOR YOUTH CLUB, EDINBURGH
James Robertson Architect
Contract value: 拢1.5m
The clients sought a building quick to construct, economical, easily maintained and robust, on a tight budget, giving members and staff the special character they wanted.
GLENDALE PRIMARY SCHOOL AND BUNSGOIL GH脌IDHLIG GHLEANN DAIL, GLASGOW
Glasgow City Council 鈥� DRS Project Management & Design
Contract value: 拢12.2m
The key challenge was integrating two school populations while maintaining individual identities. A central atrium and a flexible assembly/gym/dining /drama hall are shared.
HOLYROOD NORTH STUDENT ACCOMMODATION AND OUTREACH CENTRE, EDINBURGH
jmarchitects and Oberlanders Architects
Contract value: 拢47m
This is a new village within the medieval plan of Edinburgh Old Town. Lost streets and passageways are reinstated, providing more than 1100 student rooms.
INEOS HEADQUARTERS, GRANGEMOUTH
Michael Laird Architects
This new landmark reinforces corporate identity and will serve as a catalyst for future development in an understated, elegant building.
JAMES GILLESPIE鈥橲 CAMPUS, EDINBURGH
jmarchitects
Contract value: 拢28.5m
Five new buildings vary from single to three storeys to create transformational teaching spaces from a simple palette of materials.
MORAY PLACE, EDINBURGH
Somner Macdonald Architects
The challenge was to create 鈥渙ne of the best apartments in Edinburgh鈥�, respecting the original building while considering concerns about city living.
NEWHOUSE OF AUCHENGREE, NORTH AYRSHIRE
Ann Nisbet Studio
This contemporary farmhouse draws on North Ayrshire鈥檚 rural vernacular to create a building that reflects the special architectural identity of the area.
NOSS PRIMARY SCHOOL, WICK
Ryder Architecture
This new primary is composed of a series of extruded linear wings accommodating a series of dynamic internal and external spaces.
ORIAM 鈥� SCOTLAND鈥橲 SPORTS PERFORMANCE CENTRE, EDINBURGH
Reiach and Hall Architects
Designed for high-performance athletes as well as students and the public, Oriam is organised along two parallel linear routes, separate by an indoor 3g pitch.
PENNYWELL RESIDENTIAL REGENERATION, EDINBURGH
Barton Wilmore
These apartment blocks are designed to be tenure 鈥渂lind鈥�, with no visual distinction between affordable rented and for sale. Zinc-clad 鈥渇eature gables鈥� add visual interest.
PORTOBELLO HIGH SCHOOL, EDINBURGH
jmarchitects
Contract value: 拢30m
This is the largest capacity high school in Edinburgh, catering for 1400 pupils. The plan encourages departmental collaboration and independent learning.
POWIS PLACE, ABERDEEN
Carson & Partners
Contract value: 拢10.5m
This student accommodation features a sheltered forecourt, a glazed common room and reception areas. The, six-storey, building accommodates nearly 200 students.
ROCKVILLA 鈥� NATIONAL THEATRE OF SCOTLAND HQ, GLASGOW
Hoskins Architects
Contract value: 拢4.9m
This base for National Theatre of Scotland brings together formerly scattered departments. The building鈥檚 industrial aesthetic is appropriate for the vision of a 鈥渃reative factory鈥�.
ROSEFIELD HOME STUDIO, EDINBURGH
Chambers McMillan Architects Ltd
Contract value: 拢33k
This workshop, studio, den and sleepover space for children and adults to hang-out, was converted from a stone garage at the end of the garden.
RUINS STUDIO, DUMFRIES
Lily Jencks Studio + Nathanael Dorent
Contract value: 拢430k
This rural 鈥渞efuge鈥� rises from the ruins of a 19th century farm. The curvilinear interior embraces kitchen, study, lounge and dining, 鈥榙elaminating鈥� to create private rooms.
SCOTTISH NATIONAL WATERSKI CENTRE, DUNFERMLINE
Taylor Architecture Practice Ltd (T.A.P.)
Contract value: 拢125k
This reworking of the original, multi-use, building at the loch-side waterski centre at Townhill Country Park is a bright and expansive space to match skiers.
THISTLE FOUNDATION CENTRE OF WELLBEING, EDINBURGH
3DReid
This facility offers a warm and welcoming environment to support those with disabilities, helping them to live independent lives in their own homes.
TINHOUSE, ISLE OF SKYE
Rural Design
Contract value: 拢110k
Tinhouse celebrates the corrugated metal sheeting commonly used in agricultural buildings in a contemporary way. Internally, timber, concrete and plywood add to the 鈥榟andmade鈥� palette.
WINDMILL COMMUNITY CAMPUS, KIRKCALDY
Fife Council Property Services
Contract value: 拢26.5m
This community campus in Kirkcaldy integrates Viewforth High School, Rosslyn ASN School, a public library and a Council customer service-point around a central internal 鈥榮treet.鈥�
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Should you require further information please contact Neil Baxter, Secretary & Treasurer:
Telephone: 0131 229 7545
Mobile: 07770 483 934
Email: nbaxter@rias.org.uk
Notes to editors:
- The Royal Incorporation of Architects in Scotland (RIAS) was founded in 1916. With over 5,200 members, the Incorporation is the professional body for all of Scotland鈥檚 chartered architects.
- In 2012, by agreement with its sister Institute, the 澳门王中王, the RIAS launched its own award scheme. The respective award schemes complement and support each other. Entries to the RIAS awards are also eligible for 澳门王中王 Awards for Scotland.
- In order to simplify and improve the awards process in Scotland, the RIAS Council, in agreement with the 澳门王中王, established a 'one-stop', submission process. Entries submitted are now eligible to win the new RIAS Awards, RIAS Category Awards, 澳门王中王 Awards for Scotland and 澳门王中王 Special Awards. Winners will also be eligible for the RIAS Andrew Doolan Best Building in Scotland Award and the 澳门王中王 Stirling Prize.
