Heritage

Winner

Pleasley Colliery Regeneration – Robert Woodhead

By using conservation principles as standard, the repairs to all areas of the construction were kept clean and honest. Wherever possible, historical fabric was saved or re-used. Bricks were re-used to delay further damage and rubble from the demolition site was matched with all replacement stone that was used. These strict guidelines ensured that the historic appearance of the site remained in tact.

‘These buildings of course, provide the most difficult challenge not only to the surrounding communities, but also in terms of intervention as in many instances they appear on a much larger scale with relatively uncommon repair elements to focus on. In the past it has been only to easy to discard much of what is now cherished and worthy of preserving from our industrial past and without attention, we may lose important links to the past which can provide much needed tourism opportunities to challenged areas.’

 

Fred Markland – Private Heritage Consultant
Lead judge for Heritage

Judges' Top Two

Westfield Folkhouse – Bonsers restoration and Conservation

This project was the restoration of a fine grade II listed building using traditional skills and techniques, together with a new build extension which combines to provide an excellent facility for young people in Mansfield.

The Manor House – Corby Borough Council

One week away from completion, this once derelict building was extensively damaged by fire and once again had to be rebuilt. Working with Tresham College the Manor House was once again bought back to it’s former glory.