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Building and Architect of the Year Awards celebrate excellence and creativity

After a hugely successful inaugural year, the Building and Architect of the Year Awards returned to celebrate excellence and creativity

Winners of 2018 Building and Architect of the Year Awards
Winners of 2018 Building and Architect of the Year Awards
Tue Feb 12 2019 - 13:00

In what has been another hectic year in the Irish construction industry, the recently-held Building and Architect of the Year Awards was a welcome opportunity for those in the sector to reflect on some of the fantastic work that can be seen throughout the country.

Celebrating its second year, the Awards recognise those who contributed to the design and construction of some of the most forward-thinking and innovative builds in recent memory. Categories ranged from retail to educational centres, offices and housing, and included both new builds and refurbishments, with 18 awards handed out in total.

Once again, the Awards brought together some the most prestigious names in the industry. Speaking to their experience, sponsor Zutec reflected on their evening. Their regional marketing manager (EMEA) Nessa Lowry, said, “The Building and Architect of the Year Awards was a wonderful event for Zutec to highlight our brand to some of the key players in the Irish construction industry. The event was well organised and it was a pleasure to be involved in celebrating the successes of the leaders in the industry.”

The event attracted sponsorship from seven different companies, Kingspan, with their marketing manager, Pamela McCabe, explaining why they’re involved: “The Building and Architect of the Year Awards is a significant awards ceremony which highlights and honours the best in the business. For Kingspan Insulation it is a great opportunity to network and acknowledge the incredible work carried out by Ireland’s leading architecture establishments.”

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The Building and Architect of the Year Awards 2018 is run by Business River. The full shortlist is available below and to read about other Business River events visit their news hub.

Building of the Year

Winner: RCSI, 26 York Street, Henry J Lyons

Outstanding Contribution to Architecture

Winner: Shane de Blacam and John Meagher, De Blacam & Meagher Architects

Frank McDonald, Awards Judging Co-ordinator presents the Outstanding Contribution to Architecture award to Shane de Blacam & John Meagher, De Blacam and Meagher.
Frank McDonald, Awards Judging Co-ordinator presents the Outstanding Contribution to Architecture award to Shane de Blacam & John Meagher, De Blacam and Meagher.

Architectural Practice of the Year

Sponsored by: Versatile Bathrooms, Tile & Stone

Winner: ODOS Architects

Andrew Treacy, Managing Director, Versatile Bathrooms, Tiles & Stone presents the Architectural Practice of the Year award to Kate Mackrell & David Gogan, ODOS Architects. ODOS Architects.
Andrew Treacy, Managing Director, Versatile Bathrooms, Tiles & Stone presents the Architectural Practice of the Year award to Kate Mackrell & David Gogan, ODOS Architects. ODOS Architects.

Building of the Year - Large Office

Sponsored by: Vision Creative Studios

Winner: 10 Molesworth Street, Henry J Lyons & IPUT

Aaron O'Grady, Managing Director, Vision Creative Studios presents the Building of the Year Large Office award to Paul O’Brien & Ronan Savage, Henry J Lyons.
Aaron O'Grady, Managing Director, Vision Creative Studios presents the Building of the Year Large Office award to Paul O’Brien & Ronan Savage, Henry J Lyons.

Building of the Year - Office

Sponsored by: Castlerock

Winner: 55 Charlemont, Mahoney Architecture

Kevin O'Driscoll, Commercial Director, Business River presents the Building of the Year - Office award to Paschal Mahoney & Fergus Devine, Mahoney Architecture.
Kevin O'Driscoll, Commercial Director, Business River presents the Building of the Year - Office award to Paschal Mahoney & Fergus Devine, Mahoney Architecture.

Building of the Year - Retail

Sponsored by: Fiontar Safety Management

Winner: Swan Centre, Rathmines, Plus Architecture

Gerard de Brún, Commercial Director, Fiontar Safety Management presents the Building of the Year – Retail Award to Peter LeMasney, Plus Architecture.
Gerard de Brún, Commercial Director, Fiontar Safety Management presents the Building of the Year – Retail Award to Peter LeMasney, Plus Architecture.

Building of the Year - Educational

Winner: RCSI, 26 York Street, Henry J Lyons

Gerard de Brún, Commercial Director, Fiontar Safety Management presents the Building of the Year – Educational award to Maria Mulcalhy, Anne-Marie Saul-Rotne & Robert Salmon, Henry J Lyons.
Gerard de Brún, Commercial Director, Fiontar Safety Management presents the Building of the Year – Educational award to Maria Mulcalhy, Anne-Marie Saul-Rotne & Robert Salmon, Henry J Lyons.

Building of the Year - Public

Winner: Omagh Hospital & Primary Care Complex, TODD Architects

Brendan O'Riordan, CEO, Zutec presents the Building of the Year – Public award to John Keogan & John Palmer, TODD Architects.
Brendan O'Riordan, CEO, Zutec presents the Building of the Year – Public award to John Keogan & John Palmer, TODD Architects.

International Architecture Award

Sponsored by: Zutec

Winner: Scholen Van Morgen, Tongeren; Coady Architects & ELD Partnership

Brendan O'Riordan, CEO, Zutec presents the International Architecture Award to Anne Fletcher & Luise Volschenk, Coady Architects.
Brendan O'Riordan, CEO, Zutec presents the International Architecture Award to Anne Fletcher & Luise Volschenk, Coady Architects.

Multi-Discipline Collaboration Achievement

Winner: 1 Windmill Lane (1WML), MOLA Architecture

Brett O'Sullivan, Business Development Manager, Kingspan Insulation presents the Multi-Discipline Collaboration Achievement award to the MOLA Architecture Team.
Brett O'Sullivan, Business Development Manager, Kingspan Insulation presents the Multi-Discipline Collaboration Achievement award to the MOLA Architecture Team.

Sustainability Award for a Single Building or Development

Sponsored by: Kingspan Insulation

Winner: Container House, LiD Architecture

Brett O'Sullivan, Business Development Manager, Kingspan Insulation presents the Sustainability Award for a Single Building or Development award toJP McGann, Buildstruct, Robert Barry, Consulting Engineers & Dougal Sheridan, LiD Architecture.
Brett O'Sullivan, Business Development Manager, Kingspan Insulation presents the Sustainability Award for a Single Building or Development award toJP McGann, Buildstruct, Robert Barry, Consulting Engineers & Dougal Sheridan, LiD Architecture.

Conservation Award for a Single Building or Development

Winner: Gartlan’s, Kingscourt, Niall Smith Architects

Stephen Pierce, National Sales Manager, Ireland, Vescom Wallcoverings & Fabrics presents the Conservation Award for a Single Building or Development award to the Niall Smith Architects Team.
Stephen Pierce, National Sales Manager, Ireland, Vescom Wallcoverings & Fabrics presents the Conservation Award for a Single Building or Development award to the Niall Smith Architects Team.

Building Refurbishment for a Single Building or Development

Winner: The Stella Theatre, Pure Fitout

Stephen Pierce, National Sales Manager, Ireland, Vescom Wallcoverings & Fabrics presents the Building Refurbishment for a Single Building or Development award to the Pure Fitout & O’Donnell O’Neill Teams.
Stephen Pierce, National Sales Manager, Ireland, Vescom Wallcoverings & Fabrics presents the Building Refurbishment for a Single Building or Development award to the Pure Fitout & O’Donnell O’Neill Teams.

Housing Project of the Year

Winner: Brook House, Cooney Architects

Claire Solon, Head of Property, Friends First & Past President, SCSI presents the Housing Project of the Year award to Frank Cooney, Cooney Architects.
Claire Solon, Head of Property, Friends First & Past President, SCSI presents the Housing Project of the Year award to Frank Cooney, Cooney Architects.

Single House Building of the Year

Winner: Steep Wedge House, Simply Architecture

Ronan Holohan, Managing Director, MILLIMETRE DESIGN presents the Single House Building of the Year award to Gareth Sullivan, Simply Architecture.
Ronan Holohan, Managing Director, MILLIMETRE DESIGN presents the Single House Building of the Year award to Gareth Sullivan, Simply Architecture.

House Extension Refurbishment

Winner: External Living, DMVF Architects

Ronan Holohan, Managing Director, MILLIMETRE DESIGN presents the House Extension Refurbishment award to the DMVF Architects Team.
Ronan Holohan, Managing Director, MILLIMETRE DESIGN presents the House Extension Refurbishment award to the DMVF Architects Team.

Best Development

Winner: Pilz Ireland, Cook Architects

Derry Scully, Group President, Linesight presents the Best Development award to Dermot Harrington, Cook Architects.
Derry Scully, Group President, Linesight presents the Best Development award to Dermot Harrington, Cook Architects.

Excellence in Education & Training

Winner: B.Sc. (Hons) Architectural & BIM Technology, Waterford Institute of Technology

Derry Scully, Group President, Linesight presents the Excellence in Education & Training award to Harry Bent & Marie Henry, Waterford Institute of Technology.
Derry Scully, Group President, Linesight presents the Excellence in Education & Training award to Harry Bent & Marie Henry, Waterford Institute of Technology.