News / 'York Design Awards 2008' Call for Entries
'York Design Awards 2008' Call for Entries
The search for York’s best designed new buildings and developments is on again.
Following the success of the first York Design Awards in 2007, launched by the then Lord Mayor, Cllr Janet Hopton, the York Design Awards now enter their second year.
The aim of the Awards is to encourage and promote excellence in conservation and outstanding distinctive contemporary design, striving for the highest standard of design in 21st Century developments which will contribute to York’s great heritage. There are four main categories: New Build to include Domestic, Residential, Commercial and Public; Conservation; Conversion/Reuse; Public Space and Landscape. Applications for projects of all sizes will be considered under each category.
Last year the Awards were recognised by HRH the Duke of York who wrote to Janet Hopton and said: “We all agree York is a beautiful City and we must continuously improve its design and architecture. The design of new buildings and the restoration of old will play an important part in the overall look of the City in the 21st Century.”
There will be a new Award for 2008, The Lord Mayor’s Award, which is sponsored by the York Property Forum. Rt. Hon the Lord Mayor, Cllr. Irene Waudby has agreed to be the Honorary President of York Design Awards for her term of office.
Janet Hopton said: “The success of these Awards gives me great pleasure, and I am delighted the current Lord Mayor has agreed to be Honorary President. Her support, coupled with the help of a partnership of York based organisations including, the York Civic Trust, English Heritage, the City of York Council, York Professionals, the York Guild of Building, York Consortium of Craftsmen & Conservationists and local Architects is a significant commitment to the continued improvement of design and architecture in York.”
The Rt. Hon the Lord Mayor, Cllr. Irene Waudby said: “I am thrilled to be part of this prestigious Award, which I hope will encourage architects, designers, builders and their clients to strive for high standards of design for York’s buildings to help preserve and enhance our heritage.”
The Awards will be judged by an independent panel, with expertise in architecture, planning, sustainability and conservation, chaired by Mr. Ken Powell MA. Hon. FRIBA.
These Awards have received sponsorship from Yorkshire Bank, GNER, Mulberry Hall, Blenkin & Co, Intandem Marketing and PR and Dot Com Imaging.
Application forms and further details are available from the website www.york-design-awards.co.uk or City Strategy reception, 9 St Leonard’s Place, York YO1 7ET or from the reception at Guildhall, York. YO1 9NQ. The closing date for completed applications is 1st February 2008. The award ceremony will take place on the 15th May 2008 at the Merchant Adventurers Hall.
