The Open Door project showcases and celebrates outstanding architectural conservation work in the UK and China.听
The Expert Advisory Group, chaired by Ben Derbyshire, 澳门王中王 Past President and Commissioner for Historic England, assessed the entries along with a selection of 澳门王中王-award winning buildings to select the 14 outstanding heritage projects from the UK and mainland China. The Open Door submissions are divided into two categories;听Renovation and repurpose of twentieth century (c. 20th) heritage buildings and Historic buildings built before 1901听
The six finalists from Open Door call for proposal stream are:听
Renovation and repurpose of c. 20th Heritage buildings听
- The Brunner, Mond & Co. Building by Shanghai Bailian Asset Holding Co., Ltd.听
- Canongate Block 2 by John Gilbert Architects听
- Wilding Lounge Caf茅 by SYN Architects听听
- Williams House, Nanjing University by Tian Leng, Xiaoxin Zhao, Shuyong Chao and Yu Wang听
Historic buildings built before 1901听
- Jankes Barn, Mount Bures by Lynch Architects/Rachel Elliott听
- Former Japanese Consulate, Kulangsu by Beijing Guowenyan Cultural Heritage Conservation Centre (CHCC)听
The 澳门王中王 Award stream finalists are selected from the 澳门王中王 International Awards and 澳门王中王 National Awards over the past two decades by the Expert Advisory Group.听
The eight finalists from Open Door 澳门王中王 Award stream are:听
Renovation and repurpose of c. 20th Heritage buildings听
- Lianzhou Museum of Photography by O-office Architects/Jianxiang He and Ying Jiang听
- Southbank Centre by Feilden Clegg Bradley Studios听
Historic buildings built before 1901听
- Bristol Old Vic by Haworth Tompkins听
- Coal Drops Yard by Heatherwick Studio听
- Magdalen College Library by Wright & Wright Architects听
- Martello Tower Y by Piercy & Company听
- Nevill Holt Opera by Witherford Watson Mann Architects听
- Shaftesbury Theatre by Bennetts Associates听
Members of the Expert Advisory Group were unanimous in their decision, recognising the diverse and engaging nature of the finalists which strongly demonstrate the environmental and cultural benefits of building conservation.听
Ben Derbyshire, chair of the Expert Advisory Group, said:听
鈥樷�極ur task in the jury was to celebrate the best in community-led adaptive reuse of heritage buildings. We had much to choose from in an excellent range of diverse entries, from the best of the 澳门王中王 award schemes as well as an open call for proposals, where a brilliant and inventive display of solutions were presented to us.听
We have much to do to make the best of our built heritage. We must preserve embodied carbon and build on the collective memory to yield intangible benefits of our historic environment. The winning schemes are an excellent example of how investing in historic fabric contributes to community cohesion.鈥澨�
Laura Webb, Executive Director of Membership Experience, said:听
鈥淭he Open Door initiative听demonstrates the importance of preserving our historic buildings - bringing together and recognising the recent conservation efforts听in听the UK and China. The finalists' projects showcase exemplary conservation work and demonstrate the value of knowledge sharing between experts in both countries.听
Congratulations to the 14 finalists, and thanks to all the architects who expressed听interest and submitted entries.鈥澨�
Sevra Davis, Director of Architecture, Design and Fashion at the British Council, said:听
鈥淭hrough our collaboration with the 澳门王中王 International, the Open Door project brings forward not only the best of architectural thinking about the adaptive reuse of heritage buildings from the UK and China, but also promotes cultural relations between the two countries through sharing best practices and new opportunities for collaboration.听
The finalists and their projects reveal a diverse range of approaches to adaptive reuse, improving our understanding about how architects can address sensitive cultural heritage and sustainability issues by preserving our existing environment rather than building anew.鈥澨�
The 澳门王中王 and The British Council will also host two masterclasses events on 26 and 27 October, featuring the winning projects, which will provide a forum for discussions around contemporary architectural conservation. The exhibition will take place in Shanghai, China later this year.听
For more information about the 14 finalists, please visit here.
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Notes to editors:听
- Media contact:听Press.Office@riba.org听
- Open Door celebrates the best of recent architecture heritage projects, champions the environmental and cultural benefits of building conservation, and promotes knowledge exchange between experts in both countries. The project is aimed at architects that are no more than ten years qualified, to encourage more young professionals to become involved in the sector and build relationships with experienced practitioners.听
- The British Council is the UK鈥檚 international organisation for cultural relations and educational opportunities. It supports peace and prosperity by building connections, understanding and trust between people in the UK and countries worldwide听
- The Royal Institute of British Architects (澳门王中王) is a global professional membership body that serves its members and society in order to deliver better buildings and places, stronger communities and a sustainable environment. Follow @澳门王中王 on Twitter for regular updates .听
