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Contents Director’s welcome4 Winners’ overview5 Building Conservation 6–7 Commercial 8–9 Community Benefit 10–11 Design through Innovation 14–15 Infrastructure 16–17 Regeneration 20–21 Residential 22–23 Tourism & Leisure 24–25 Project of the Year 26–27 3
Director’s introduction Every year the calibre and Our judging panel found shortlisting and Sponsor the RICS Awards 2019, deciding upon the eight category winners Northern Ireland number of entries in to the particularly tough, not to mention which Sponsorship is an excellent way of awards continue to astound entry would take home the accolade of raising your organisation’s profile. Project of the Year 2018, Northern Ireland. me and this year was no Congratulations to The Tropical Ravine, Sponsor the RICS Awards 2019, Northern Ireland and align your brand different. The shortlisted Belfast who took home this year’s award. with the world’s leading professional Thanks must go to the judges for taking projects highlighted the time out of their busy schedule to visit and body in land, real estate, construction and infrastructure. varied range of disciplines assess each project to find our worthy winners. A big thank you also to all our For further information please within our profession as sponsors who made the ceremony such a contact Susan Mason well as how this work wonderful occasion. t +44(0)28 9032 2877 e smason@rics.org impacts our local All category winners will go on to compete against other regional winners at the RICS communities. Awards 2018 Grand Final in November, for the chance to be crowned the overall UK The talent of our region’s professionals is winner in their respective category and vie amazing and I would like to thank all those for the much-coveted Project of the Year who took the time to enter the RICS award. I wish them all the very best in Awards, Northern Ireland and showcase representing Northern Ireland and showing their stunning work. The work, expertise the world just what RICS professionals and professionalism of chartered surveyors within our region can accomplish. ensures the best projects and value for end users and communities. Susan Mason Acting Regional Director, RICS Northern Ireland 4
Winners’ overview Sponsors and supporters of the Once again the RICS Awards 2018, Northern Ireland was an RICS Awards 2018, outstanding and inspiring evening. The awards continue to attract pioneering entries from all over the region and this Northern Ireland year was no exception. Category sponsors Across the following pages you will see many examples of the exceptional talent and vision which make Northern Ireland a fantastic place to live, work and, of course, visit. The eight category winners – Building Conservation, Commercial, Community Benefit, Design through Innovation, Infrastructure, Regeneration, Residential and Tourism & Leisure – will now progress to the RICS Awards 2018 Grand Final in November to be held at The Brewery, London. The full list of winning projects is: Building Conservation Regeneration Winner Winner The Tropical Ravine, Belfast Newry Leisure Centre, Northern Ireland Commercial Highly Commended Winner The Pump House, Portadown Colby House, Belfast Residential Community Benefit Winner Winner Rathgill, Bangor Networking reception sponsor John Paul II Primary School, Belfast Tourism & Leisure Highly Commended Winner Connswater Community Greenway, Titanic Hotel, Belfast Belfast Design through Innovation Winner Omagh Hospital & Primary Care Complex, Omagh Infrastructure Winner Enniskillen Ambulance Station, County Fermanagh Inspiring winners The RICS Awards 2017 were full of spectacular Kelvin Hall Refurbishment, CUBRIC (Cardiff University Brain The GlaxoSmithKline Carbon Neutral Glasgow, Research Imaging Centre), Laboratories for Sustainable Chemistry, projects – here are Scotland Cardiff, Wales Nottingham, East Midlands some Project of the Year winners: 5
Building Conservation This award honours excellent work in the conservation of a single bui renovation or conversion to a new or original use. Winner The Tropical Ravine, Belfast Surveyor: Currie & Brown Holdings Ltd Architect: Hall Black Douglas Architects Developer/Contractor: McAleer & Teague Owner/Client: Belfast City Council Nominated by: Belfast City Council The Tropical Ravine is a unique and nationally significant Victorian building which houses an equally noteworthy collection of tropical and temperate plants. Being one of the few examples of its type, it has played a pivotal role in Belfast’s cultural social life for over 120 years. Belfast City Council, with significant Heritage Lottery Fund support, has restored it back to its former glory, with a modern 21st century twist that will see it become one of Belfast’s most popular tourist attractions. 6
ilding or structure or a group of buildings or structures and covers The judges said Many visitors to Botanic Gardens in past years would not have known this Victorian building had existed for 120 years. Belfast City Council, Friends of Botanic and the Heritage Lottery Fund have transformed this unique national treasure and propelled it into the 21st century. A strong conservation team have nurtured it through dramatic change, enhanced its use whilst consistently respecting its historic fabric. The story it now tells and welcomes you to share in is a model of best practice. Shortlisted Ballycopeland Windmill, The Pump House, Titanic Hotel, Newtownards Portadown Belfast Nominated by Mann Williams Consulting Nominated by Armagh City, Banbridge and Nominated by Civil and Structural Engineers Craigavon Borough Council RMI Architects Deerpark Cottage, The Tropical Ravine, Union Theological College, Bellaghy Belfast Belfast Nominated by Nominated by Nominated by Patrick Bradley Architects Belfast City Council Alastair Coey Architects One Sussex Place, Belfast Nominated by Hamilton Architects 7
Commercial This award honours an outstanding commercial property developme looking for evidence of a commercially successful project. Winner Colby House, Belfast Surveyor: Hood McGowan Kirk LLP Architect: CPD Architect Branch / Gregory Architects / WDR & RT Taggart Developer/Contractor: JH Turkington & Sons Owner/Client: NISRA Nominated by: Hood McGowan Kirk LLP Colby House reconfiguration for Northern Ireland Statistics and Research Agency (NISRA) involved a turnkey design and construct contract providing 34,500 sq ft of Grade A office accommodation. The works included complete replacement of the external envelope and construction of a three-storey extension with a stunning feature entrance piazza and under croft accommodation. Internally, the building was stripped out and refitted to provide 21st century facilities in accordance with the Workplace 2010 design and construction performance specification. 8
Sponsored by ent whether retail, office, leisure, industrial or mixed use. We are The judges said The refurbishment of Colby House is an exemplar commercial project with the use of excellent design to enable the staff from four government buildings to be relocated to occupy one building. The project has converted a very unattractive building into 34,500 sq ft of Grade A office accommodation, fully refitted to provide 21st century facilities in accordance with 2010 design and construction performance specification. The well designed, flexible, modern and bright internal space actively contribute to the well-being and productivity of staff. The reuse of the original structural frame and inclusion of technology such as photovoltaic array at roof level takes both commercial viability and sustainability into consideration. Shortlisted Bunzl Ireland, LacPatrick Dairy Technology Centre, The Weaving Works, Armagh Artigarvan Belfast Nominated by Nominated by Nominated by Alan Patterson Design LLP Woodvale Construction RMI Architects Colby House, New Laser Testing Facility, Ulster Carpets Dye House, Belfast Carrickfergus Craigavon Nominated by Nominated by Nominated by Hood McGowan Kirk LLP Teague & Sally Ltd RMI Architects Fallahogey Studio, Kilrea Nominated by McGarry-Moon Architects 9
Community Benefit This award recognises honours excellent excellent work achievement in the conservation in providing of aasingle facilitybui w renovation success through or conversion local community to a new or feedback. original Projects use. can be single o Winner John Paul II Primary School, Belfast Surveyor: Edmond Shipway Architect: d-on architects Developer/Contractor: Connolly & Fee Owner/Client: Edmund Rice Schools Trust (NI) Ltd Nominated by: d-on architects John Paul II Primary School is situated in the most socially-deprived ward of the UK. This community have rarely experienced the physical manifestation of state intervention in changing the lives of people. However, this new addition has not only become a new beacon of hope, but has helped the community set new standards and higher its expectations. It is hoped that this project will put future capital works programs under pressure to deliver to the same high standard. 10
which ildingdirectly or structure benefits or athe group local ofcommunity buildings orand structures can illustrate and covers its or groups of buildings, new or improvements to existing facilities. The judges said This area of west Belfast is one of the most economically and socially challenged districts in the UK and Ireland. Generations of unemployment, sectarian strife and poverty have been alleviated by the stability and optimism of Pope John Paul II Primary School. Its dedication to and engagement with parents and families has been greatly enhanced and amplified thanks to the modest investment in this block with four new classrooms. Shortlisted Connswater Community Greenway, Killean Primary School, St. Bronagh’s Primary School, Belfast Newry Rostrevor Nominated by Nominated by Nominated by Belfast City Council d-on architects d-on architects Foyle College, Ebrington Primary School & Portaferry Market House, Tannaghmore Primary School, Nursery Co Down Lurgan Nominated by Nominated by Nominated by WYG Hamilton Architects Glasgiven Contracts Ltd John Paul II Primary School, St Mary’s Primary School, Belfast Banbridge Nominated by Nominated by d-on architects Glasgiven Contracts Ltd Highly Commended Connswater Community Greenway, Belfast Surveyor: Belfast City Council Architect: Paul Hogarth Architect Developer/Contractor: Farrans Construction Owner/Client: Belfast City Council Nominated by: Belfast City Council 11
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Design through Innovation This award honours the use of outstanding innovation in designing a creativity and innovative design have enhanced a project across a wid Winner Omagh Hospital & Primary Care Complex, Omagh Surveyor: WH Stephens Architect: TODD Architects, with Hall Black Douglas Developer/Contractor: McLaughlin and Harvey Owner/Client: Western Health and Social Care Trust Nominated by: TODD Architects Omagh Hospital and Primary Care Complex is a new model of healthcare provision, unique to the UK in how services are delivered on one site. The key underlying design drivers were delivering an innovative and fresh approach, combined with a vision for a holistic environment for healing. Extensive client and end-user engagement from inception, resulted in a project which delivers exemplary building quality, while simultaneously reducing running costs and creating a sense of community. 14
Sponsored by a successful project. The Judges will look for evidence that use of de range of criteria. The judges said This project showcases revolutionary improvements in the efficient and holistic delivery of community care services at a single location. The therapeutic environment includes 40 ensuite single bed “wards” with balconies; four local GP practices sharing health professionals; a range of outpatient treatments; hospital and community pharmacies; training and community outreach facilities. The sustainable two and three storey mainly brick building is a series of pavilions and planted courtyards which make it bright and welcoming, creating a real feel good factor for the local community. Shortlisted Better Gym, Fallahogey Studio, Omagh Hospital & Primary Care Complex, Belfast Kilrea Omagh Nominated by Nominated by Nominated by Glasgiven Contracts Ltd McGarry-Moon Architects TODD Architects 15
Infrastructure This award will recognise the excellent achievement by a project or p projects that deliver essential facilities, services or organisational str Winner Enniskillen Ambulance Station, County Fermanagh Surveyor: Currie & Brown Holdings Ltd Architect: Todd Architects Developer/Contractor: FORRME Ltd Owner/Client: Northern Ireland Ambulance Service Nominated by: Donaghmore Construction The new Ambulance Station in Enniskillen is an outstanding infrastructure project. Spread over 1,400m2, the facility provides a functional yet calming environment for staff & visitors, who are routinely subjected to traumatic experiences. Situated on the former Erne Hospital site, the Station is strategically located to serve Enniskillen & the surrounding areas within an 8 minute response target. The design of the building places emphasis on facilitating the rapid response times, whilst also integrating NIAS into the community it serves. 16
programme of infrastructure works. Infrastructure works include any ructures. The judges said The new Northern Ireland Ambulance Service Station is ground breaking, innovative and representative of how future stations will be. A passionate station manager John McClintock focuses on the operational advantages of a bespoke station which thanks to its design and location means his crews can achieve tough 8 minute call out times. But he also points to the dignity and pride such a built environment provides its personnel for whom it represents its acknowledgement of their extremely harsh working conditions. Shortlisted Connswater Community Greenway, Enniskillen Ambulance Station, County Omagh Hospital & Primary Care Complex, Belfast Fermanagh Omagh Nominated by Nominated by Nominated by Belfast City Council Donaghmore Construction TODD Architects 17
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Regeneration This award honours exceptional improvements to urban, rural or coa conserved or improved the built or natural environment in a way that Winner Newry Leisure Centre, Northern Ireland Surveyor: Currie & Brown Holdings Ltd Architect: Kennedy FitzGerald Architects LLP Developer/Contractor: Felix O’Hare Ltd Owner/Client: Newry, Mourne and Down District Council Nominated by: Kennedy FitzGerald Following an RSUA design competition, the practice was awarded the commission to design a new multi–purpose leisure centre. A two–phase design concept was developed in response to site and budget constraints, with the building achieving completion in October 2017. The new centre combines numerous facilities that were previously spread across the city. This includes an 8 lane short course competition standard swimming pool with moving floor, a vitality suite, café, two large sports halls, fitness suites and fitness studios. 20
Sponsored by astal areas. We are looking for evidence to show that the scheme has t has contributed to the viability of the area. The judges said Newry Leisure Centre demonstrates excellence in urban regeneration and design. The Council, Design and Construction teams are to be commended in their development of a striking structure, which is a focus for the local and wider community. The project team have enhanced the urban fabric of Newry, proving the potential of further regeneration and town centre use. This project (constructed over 2 phases) is an exemplar of regeneration driven by stakeholder needs and consultation. Shortlisted Foyle College, Rosemount Mews, The Pump House, Portadown Ebrington Primary School & Nursery Greyabbey Nominated by Armagh City, Banbridge and Nominated by Nominated by Craigavon Borough Council WYG GM Design Associates Ltd The Weaving Works, Newry Leisure Centre, St. Bronagh’s Primary School, Belfast Northern Ireland Rostrevor Nominated by Nominated by Nominated by RMI Architects Kennedy FitzGerald Architects LLP d-on architects One Sussex Place, Belfast Nominated by Hamilton Architects Highly Commended The Pump House, Portadown Surveyor: Faithful+Gould Architect: McAdam Design Ltd Developer/Contractor: Moss Construction Owner/Client: Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Borough Council Nominated by: Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Borough Council 21
Residential This award honours an outstanding residential development of either We are looking for evidence of a successful project across a wide ran Winner Rathgill, Bangor Surveyor: Naylor & Devlin Architect: JNP Architects Developer/Contractor: Kelly Brothers (Ph1) Hugh J O’Boyle (Ph2) Owner/Client: Radius Housing Nominated by: Radius Housing Radius Housing’s development at Rathgill Bangor, County Down provides a total of 199 new homes. It is an exemplar residential scheme which is underpinned by design best practise innovation ,sustainability and integration with the established surrounding community. Constructed over two phases, the scheme comprises 179 well designed family homes for social rent including 20 bespoke complex needs properties; 20 private affordable homes for sale; a sensory play park and extended wetlands area as well as a local neighbourhood shop. 22
er a single building or overall scheme, either new build or conversion. nge of criteria. The judges said This well-designed scheme of mixed-tenure family units on 7.75 hectares caught the attention of judges for a variety of reasons. It is a ready-made mixed community that took two years to plan and two years to build at a cost of £22.5m. The judges were impressed with the extent of community consultation and the account taken of the ecology of the site. Accommodation is laid out in an attractive style with emphasis on privacy, green space and pedestrian connectivity to encourage better linkages to established local amenities. Shortlisted Beltoy House, Deerpark Cottage, Rosemount Mews, Carrickfergus Bellaghy Greyabbey Nominated by Nominated by Nominated by 2020 Architects Patrick Bradley Architects GM Design Associates Ltd Catherine Place, Rathgill, Sloan Street, Bangor Bangor Lisburn Nominated by Nominated by Nominated by Urban Property Solutions Ltd Radius Housing RMI Architects 23
Tourism & Leisure This award honours projects that make an outstanding contribution Winner Titanic Hotel, Belfast Surveyor: Sammon Surveyors Architect: RMI Architects Developer/Contractor: Abercorn Construction Owner/Client: Conservation Consultant: Consarc Design Group Nominated by: RMI Architects / Sammon Surveyors The Harland & Wolff Drawing Offices & Headquarters building was built over 100 years ago. In 2012, Titanic Foundation signed a temporary lease of the building to secure its viable future. RMI Architects was tasked with the brief to find a new use for the building that was sympathetic to the historic fabric, and to the important part it had played in Belfast’s Shipbuilding past. Sammon Surveyors unlocked one of the first HLF Heritage Enterprise Grants in the UK demonstrating how a £5million grant could lever out £28million private funds. 24
to tourism and leisure facilities in the region or their locality. The judges said Building on a successful brand is challenging and this project excels in the manner that it complements and adds to the Titanic name. It is stylish not overstated, it is respectful not humble and most critically it brings a unique piece of Belfast’s history into contemporary life. The participation of local residents and staff in sharing the human stories is exemplary. It is exceeding commercial projections and is an attraction in itself. A truly exceptional addition to Belfast’s tourism offer. Shortlisted Belfast City Hall Exhibition, Rainey Endowed Sports Complex, Titanic Hotel, Belfast Magherafelt Belfast Nominated by Nominated by Nominated by Belfast City Council Hood McGowan Kirk LLP RMI Architects /Sammon Surveyors Newry Leisure Centre, Silverbirch Hotel, Northern Ireland Omagh Nominated by Nominated by Kennedy FitzGerald Architects LLP Lowry Building & Civil Engineering Ltd 25
Project of the Year This award is honours presented excellent to thework project in the which conservation has been judged of a single overall bui renovation both the built or conversion and naturalto environments. a new or original use. Winner The Tropical Ravine, Belfast Surveyor: Currie & Brown Holdings Ltd Architect: Hall Black Douglas Architects Developer/Contractor: McAleer & Teague Owner/Client: Belfast City Council Nominated by: Belfast City Council The Tropical Ravine is a unique and nationally-significant Victorian building which houses an equally noteworthy collection of tropical and temperate plants. It is one of the few examples of its type, unique in horticultural terms, and has played a pivotal role in Belfast’s cultural social life for over 120 years. In 2016, with significant HLF support, a restoration project commenced. A substantial programme of works was completed as part of this restoration project. The new patent roof glazing restores the original ridge lantern profile and the symmetry of the original brick and 26
ilding as anor excellent structure example or a group of best of buildings practice or bystructures professionals andworking covers in sandstone gable. It comprises a single The main focus has been to stabilise the early stages of the project; in addition, pane of toughened horticultural glass set existing masonry and steel superstructure, major temporary steel support structures within an elegant aluminum profile which restore the building’s elevations and roof to akin to ‘bridges’ were needed to span rests on a new steel A-frame structure their former grandeur and reinstate efficient between both sides of the building to located above each restored steel roof M&E services installations. All the original prevent the brick superstructure collapsing truss and in turn supports a new brickwork has been retained with the inwards. Important architectural features suspended steel-framed maintenance addition of reconstructed brick panels and such as the suspended maintenance gantry running the full length of the gable peak to restore the symmetry of the gantry, projecting viewing platform and the building. All retained steel has been main elevation. This also justified the reconstructed waterfall, cascade and pool shot-blasted back to its base metal and reinstatement of the original raised lantern all add charm and functionality. The repainted. An array of motorised roof roof profile that had been removed in the frameless glass screens also achieve blinds can be deployed to deflect 1970s. elegant transparency and unwanted solar gains or reduce heat compartmentation within the building. Whereas masonry has been reconstructed losses. The new services installations have with ‘brick specials’ to match verifiable During the course of the project, the been specified to withstand the aggressive details, i.e. at projecting eaves and string contractor provided apprenticeships and a tropical environment and are generally course levels to closely-match the original full-time student placement. Several tours managed via a new state-of-the-art BMS in terms of size, colour and texture, were organised to give local schoolchildren installation which is linked to openable contemporary interventions such as and specialist interest groups the windows and roof vents. frameless glass and decorative concrete opportunity to experience a ‘live’ Materials have been selected for their elements were undertaken to the highest construction project and learn about the durability, and great effort has been taken standards of workmanship to be both building. As a formal process during the to ensure that all holes and apertures were recognisable and reversible. Rainforest development of these proposals, BCC planned to avoid unsightly surface fixtures. conditions have been achieved through have undertaken ongoing engagement Consequently, new steelwork was the application of steady state heating and consultation with the following group predrilled prior to galvanising and then conditions tempered with controlled of key stakeholders adjacent to and within painted with a marine-quality paint system moisture and ventilation. Botanic Gardens including Queen’s to maximise resistance to corrosion. New University of Belfast, The Ulster Museum, Optimum temperatures are achieved using frameless glass screens provide The Lyric Theatre, The Friends of Botanic a system of large ventilated heating ducts compartmentation and transparency Gardens, Stranmillis Residents constructed as part of the reinforced between the different environmental zones Association, Methodist College Belfast, concrete foundations and floor slab and whilst robust board-marked concrete walls Botanic Primary School and the NIEA. are located around the building perimeter and exposed aggregate floor surfaces to warm the soil and plant rootballs. The provide an appropriate contrast to the need to maintain protective enclosures original outdoor-quality brick and around several large plant specimens sandstone facades. proved particularly challenging during the The judges said The Tropical Ravine scored very highly at the judge’s inspection and when presented to the assessment panel was unanimously supported as Project of the Year. Its sensitive conservation approach was professional, and the partnership created of caring community groups and the Heritage Lottery Fund added strength and injected a variety of views, often conflicting, and aspirations which collectively have transformed this neglected overgrown corner of Botanic Gardens into a visitor attraction with an amazing story to be absorbed at leisure. 27
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