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CONVERTED STABLE BLOCK IN GLASGOW WINS MAJOR NEW
NATIONAL MY PLACE AWARD
The inaugural My Place Award, a new
national award scheme run by the Scottish Civic Trust and supported
by the Scottish Government, has been won by Castlemilk Stables, a
beautiful and imaginative restoration of the historic 'B' listed
Castlemilk House Stables Block, originally designed in 1790.
The award was presented today Monday 19 April at The Lighthouse in
Glasgow by Culture Minister Fiona Hyslop.
The project was designed by Elder and
Cannon Architects and nominated for the award by Glasgow Building
Preservation Trust. Externally much of the original building
has been restored to resemble its original appearance but
internally the architects have used an exciting and elegant
contemporary design.
The judges for the award were Scottish
Civic Trustees Angus Kerr (chairman) and Alistair Scott; Petra
Biberbach, Chief Executive, Planning Aid for Scotland; and
Donnie Munro, Director of Development at Sabhal Mòr Ostaig Gaelic
college in Sleat, Skye. Nominations were received from across
Scotland by local civic societies, preservation trusts and other
bodies affiliated to the Scottish Civic Trust, which provides
leadership in the protection and development of Scotland's built
environment.
Speaking on behalf of the judging
panel, chairman Angus Kerr said of the project: "This is an
outstanding project in all respects and has obviously made a real
impact on the local community with a bold and attractive
architectural statement. It has obviously done wonders for
civic pride and took vision and perseverance to get it to the final
stage. It feels airy and light and has a welcoming feel to it
and in our opinion encompasses the spirit of 'My Place'.
Culture Minister Fiona Hyslop said: "This exceptionally
elegant and high-quality renovation has provided a social focus for
local organisations. The success of the project shows how
good design can make an important contribution to a local
community.
"The Scottish Government sees great value in our sponsorship of
the Award because of the focus on communities and on projects
nominated by local civic groups.
"These are the people who really understand local needs and can
recognise how projects have responded to those needs."
Certificates were also awarded to the following
projects:
Infirmary Street Baths, Edinburgh, Malcolm Fraser Architects.
Nominated by The Cockburn Association. High
Commendation
The Causey Project, Arcade Architects. Nominated by West
Crosscauseway Association. Commendation
North Queensferry Light Tower, North Queensferry, Gordon and Dey
Architects, Ian Ballantine. Nominated by North Queensferry Heritage
Trust. Commendation
Hippodrome Cinema, Bo'ness, The Pollock Hammond Partnership.
Nominated by Scottish Historic Buildings Trust.
Commendation
For further information contact Frances Hendron at the Scottish
Civic Trust on 0141 221 1466 / 07810 023530, email frances.hendron@scottishcivictrust.org.uk
For details about all the projects in competition please visit
the gallery of entrants at www.myplaceawards.org.uk.
For more information about the Scottish Civic Trust visit www.scottishcivictrust.org.uk