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Five North East buildings won °ÄÃÅÍõÖÐÍõ North East Awards (sponsored by Sika, Tarmac Ltd and Marley Eternit) from the Royal Institute of British Architects at a prestigious awards ceremony held at As You Like It, last night (22 April 2016), in recognition of their architectural excellence. The event was hosted by Ian Wylie publisher and editor of The Northern Correspondent.

The winning buildings are:

• Ashington Community and Leisure Centre by Ryder Architecture
• Crook Hall Visitor Centre by Elliott Architects
• Edge Hill by Sutherland Hussey Harris
• Hebburn Central by FaulknerBrowns Architects
• The Paise by Newton Architects

Speaking today Grace Choi, °ÄÃÅÍõÖÐÍõ North East awards Jury Chair, said:

"There have been such a broad spectrum of entries to this year's °ÄÃÅÍõÖÐÍõ North East awards 2016. It was a delight for the judges to visit a variety of buildings, from significant regeneration projects, community/leisure centres, serviced office spaces and luxury private houses to a delicate glass house and intimate cafe. There is no doubt that the region is producing exemplary architecture from both well-established practices and new emerging talent."

Further Special Awards were presented :

• °ÄÃÅÍõÖÐÍõ North East Small Project Award 2016: Crook Hall Visitor Centre
• °ÄÃÅÍõÖÐÍõ North East Sustainability Award 2016 sponsored by Sika: The Paise
• °ÄÃÅÍõÖÐÍõ North East Client of the Year Award 2016: private client (Edge Hill)
• °ÄÃÅÍõÖÐÍõ North East Project Architect of the Year 2016 sponsored by Tarmac Ltd: Liam Newton (The Paise)
• °ÄÃÅÍõÖÐÍõ North East Building of the Year 2016 sponsored by Marley Eternit: Edge Hill

°ÄÃÅÍõÖÐÍõ North East Award winners will also be considered for a highly-coveted °ÄÃÅÍõÖÐÍõ National Award in recognition of their architectural excellence, which will be announced on Wednesday 6 July 2016. The shortlist for the °ÄÃÅÍõÖÐÍõ Stirling Prize for the best building of the year will be drawn from the °ÄÃÅÍõÖÐÍõ National Award-winning buildings later in the year.

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Notes to editors:

1. For further information, including access to press images and judges' citations, contact Amanda Khan 0191 2617441 or 07725996683 amanda.khan@riba.org
2. °ÄÃÅÍõÖÐÍõ Awards have been running continuously since 1966 and are judged and presented locally. No matter the shape, size, budget or location, °ÄÃÅÍõÖÐÍõ award winning schemes set the standard for great architecture all across the country. °ÄÃÅÍõÖÐÍõ awards are for buildings in the UK by °ÄÃÅÍõÖÐÍõ Chartered Architects and °ÄÃÅÍõÖÐÍõ International Fellows.
3. The Royal Institute of British Architects (°ÄÃÅÍõÖÐÍõ) champions better buildings, communities and the environment through architecture and our members.