The Scottish Civic Trust My Places Award 2012 has been won by
Maryhill Burgh Halls, designed by JM Architects and nominated by
Maryhill Burgh Halls Trust.
The winner of the Civic Champion Award is Hunter Reid. Hunter is
also the Project Co-ordinator of the Maryhill Burgh Halls
project.
The Chairman of the judging panel, Angus Kerr said of the winning
project: "This is a fantastic civic building which has involved the
community at every stage."
About Hunter Reid, he said: "Hunter has had a huge impact on many
different communities and on a national level, improving the
quality of housing, leading projects to restore historic buildings,
and inspiring local people to get involved to improve their own
environment."
Over eight years of work
has resulted in a modern public hall, café, 10,000 square feet of
office space, two recording studios, a nursery for 40 children,
meeting rooms, and heritage space, all wrapped around an outdoor
courtyard. The project mixes sensitive restoration with
contemporary design, using dynamic building regeneration,
sustainable uses, and a well-defined business plan, to ensure that
the Halls again fulfil their original purpose as the beating heart
of Maryhill's community.
19 projects in total were submitted. 5 nominations were
received for the Civic Champion category. The winner and
commendations were announced on Tuesday 27 March by Derek Mackay,
Minister for Local Government and Planning at The Lighthouse,
Glasgow.
Derek Mackay, MSP: These Awards show the way good design can bring
real benefits to communities and have a positive impact on quality
of life. Our best new architecture and places also help to
reinforce local and national cultural identity and support a
dynamic image of Scotland abroad."
Angus Kerr, SCT Trustee and Chair of the judging panel: "The
Scottish Civic Trust Awards go from strength to strength.
Projects across Scotland have all competed to win this prestigious
award. The standard of entries was exceptionally high and
evidence of the pride that people have in their cities, towns and
villages. This is one of the few national awards where
projects and people are nominated by local communities and where
recognition is given to good civic buildings and places."
There were also two Commendations and 2 High Commendations
HIGHLY COMMENDED
Lambhill Stables, Glasgow
Architect: Holmes Miller
Nominated by Lambhill & District Community Council.
The judges said:
"This is a lovely project with an extraordinary range of
activities. A real community hub which reminds local people
of their heritage"
HIGHLY COMMENDED
Linlithgow Burgh Hall
Architect: Malcolm Fraser Architects
Nominated by Linlithgow Civic Trust
The judges said:
"The redevelopment and re-imagining of Linlithgow Burgh Hall is
exceptional. The project, from start to finish, has delivered
a real community asset".
COMMENDED
Fair Maid's House, Perth
Architect: Page/Park Architects
Nominated by Perth Civic Trust
The judges said:
"This was a building that really reaches out the community.
There are very clever configurations of rooms and space with some
extremely attractive details."
COMMENDED
Cargill Centre, Kilmacolm
Architect: Holmes Miller
Nominated by Kilmacolm Civic Trust
The judges said:
"The building has a great feeling, lovely and light. The
whole project has regenerated and rejuvenated the centre of
Kilmacolm."
Jack Searle was also Commended in the Civic Champion
category. Jack was nominated by Dundee Civic Trust. The
judges said: "Jack's commitment to the Dundee/Tayside area over 50
years has been outstanding."
The Scottish Civic Trust My Place Awards are nominated by local
civic trusts, amenity societies and community councils around
Scotland. The purpose of the awards is to recognise projects
and individuals that have made a real impact on local communities
and which promote the historic built environment and good
contemporary architecture. The Awards are supported by the Scottish
Government.