After a hugely successful inaugural year, the Building and Architect of the Year Awards return this October for a second instalment. The shortlist for the Awards – which will take place on the October 4th – has been announced, with leaders and innovators recognised across 18 different categories.
The building and architect profession has continued to expand in 2018, with August being the 60th consecutive month of growth. With further investment announced in the government's National Planning Framework, the demand on the design community is ever-growing and many are rising to the challenge. Derry Kearney, associate at Cundall, heads this year's judging panel for the Awards and he has been highly impressed with the standard of entries:
“This was my first year as a judge for the Building and Architect of the Year Awards and it has been a great experience. All of the companies nominated are excelling in their respective fields and some stood out more than others. The entrants should all be so proud of what they’ve accomplished.”
Mola Architecture are nominated in two categories – Building of the Year - Large Office and Multi-discipline Collaboration Achievement – for their work on famed Dublin location, 1 Windmill Lane. Ralph Bingham, director and architect at Mola Architecture, reacted to their achievement; "Mola Architecture are delighted to be associated with 1 Windmill Lane which has been shortlisted in this year's Awards. 1WML represents our largest mixed use commercial project to date and incorporated inputs from our masterplanners, architects and interior designers, providing a full design service to our wonderful client Hibernia REIT."
The Multi-discipline Collaboration Achievement shortlist also features Henry J Lyons Architects, who are nominated in four different categories. Also shortlisted in Building of the Year - Large Office, Building of the Year – Educational and Housing Project of the Year, their chairman, Paul O'Brien said; "Being shortlisted for one of the Building and Architect of the Year Awards categories is particularly important to us especially when we are all striving to create better workplaces that fit within our cities. It provides great encouragement to ourselves, our clients, and to all who have been involved with the project."
Sponsors of this year's Awards include Fiontar Safety Management. Their managing director, Stuart Jameson, explained why they decided to get involved; "Fiontar Safety Management believes that safe construction is good construction. As leaders in health, safety and environmental, these awards are the perfect platform for connecting with clients and sharing with potent clients the impact our 'pathway to success' can have. We are excited to be involved with the Awards and are looking forward to a great night."
Versatile will also be a sponsor on the night, with their managing director, Andrew Treacy saying; "As a design-focused Irish distributor specialising in exclusive bathroom and tile brands and technical heating, cooling and ventilation solutions, the Awards are an ideal platform for Versatile. We are looking forward to an incredible night that celebrates and supports the brightest innovators in the industry and to deepen relationships we have developed over the past 34 years."
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The full shortlist is available below.
1. International Architecture Award
- Catherine House, Portsmouth - Urban Innovations
- Scholen Van Morgen, Tongeren - Coady Architects & ELD Partnership
2. Architectural Practice of the Year
- C+W O'Brien Architects
- Jennings Design Studio
- ODOS Architects
3. Best Development
- Doyle Shipping Group - Kilcawley Construction
- Goshawk Management - C+W O'Brien Architects
- Naas Credit Union - Kruger Lyons
- Pilz Ireland - Cook Architects
- Rachel's - Meitheal Design Partners
4. Building of the Year - Large Office
- 1 Windmill Lane (1WML) - Mola Architecture
- 10 Molesworth Street - Henry J Lyons & IPUT
- LinkedIn EMEA HQ - RKD Architects
- One Microsoft Place - RKD Architects
5. Building of the Year - Office
- 55 Charlemont - Mahoney Architecture
- Pilz Ireland - Cook Architects
- Rothco - ODOS Architects
- Staycity - ODOS Architects
- Xpert Professional - Cooney Architects
6. Building of the Year - Public
- Funeral Home, Kingscourt - Niall Smith Architects
- I-LOFAR Education Centre - Cooney Architects
- Omagh Hospital & Primary Care Complex - TODD Architects
- Port Centre Precinct - Darmody Architecture
- Rethinking the Atrium - Fingal County Council
- The Apple Market - dhb Architects
7. Building of the Year - Educational
- I-Lofar Education Centre - Cooney Architects
- Le Cheile Secondary School, Tyrrelstown - Glasgiven Contracts
- RCSI, 26 York Street - Henry J Lyons
- The Glucksman Library, University of Limerick - RKD Architects
- Xpert Professional - Cooney Architect
8. Building of the Year - Retail
- Jaguar & Land Rover Showroom, Waterford - Doyle + Partners Architecture + Integrated Design
- Mairead O'Leary Opticians - Jennings Design Studio
- Naas Credit Union - Kruger Lyons
- Swan Centre, Rathmines - Plus Architecture
- The Hive Salon - Luca Architecture
9. Housing Project of the Year
- Brook House - Cooney Architects
- Dorset Point, Student Residences - Henry J Lyons
- Morehampton Mews - ODOS Architects
- Sheehy Skeffington Meadows, Tallaght - Sisk Living
- Steep Wedge House - Simply Architecture
10. Multi-discipline Collaboration Achievement
- 1 Windmill Lane (1WML) - Mola Architecture
- Plinth - Helena McElmeel Architects
- RCSI, 26 York Street - Henry J Lyons
11. Single House Building of the Year
- Ardgwee House - Conneely Wessels Architects
- Carnlough House - Farren Architects
- Container House - LiD Architecture
- Steep Wedge House - Simply Architecture
- The Albany, Cois Fharraige - RKD Architects
- The Wall House - Niall Smith Architects
12. House Extension Refurbishment
- External Living - DMVF Architects
- Generation Gain - Architectural Farm
- GP3 - DMVF Architects
- Haddington Park - Robert Bourke Architects
- House on Burrow Beach - Plus Architecture
- House on Mount Merrion - Flavio Lombardo Architects
- The Stiles Road - Architectural Farm
- Walled Garden - Architectural Farm
13. Building Refurbishment for a Single Building or Development
- Brook House - Cooney Architects
- I-Lofar Education Centre - Cooney Architects
- IPUT - MCA Architects
- St. Augustine's Church, Limerick - Hassett, Leyden & Associates
- The Stella Theatre - Pure Fitout
14. Conservation Award for a Single Building or Development
- Brook House - Cooney Architects
- Gartlan's, Kingscourt - Niall Smith Architects
- Markree Castle - Audrey Gaffney Associates
- Medieval Mile Museum - Duggan Brothers
- UCD Smurfit Executive Development Facility - FKP Architects
15. Sustainability Award for a Single Building or Development
- Container House - LiD Architecture
- Dublin Port Company - C+W O'Brien Architects
- Steep Wedge House - Simply Architecture
16. Excellence in Education and Training
- B.Sc. (Hons) Architectural & BIM Technology - Waterford Institute of Technology
- Dept. of Building and Civil Engineering, GMIT & Carey Building Contractors
17. Building of the Year
- The winner of this award will be announced on the awards night.
18. Outstanding Contribution to Architecture
- The recipient of this award will be announced on the awards night.
