Twenty seven of the most innovative and community beneficial property projects from across Scotland are set to go against some of the region’s best in this year’s RICS Awards 2018, Scotland. Among them are the residential developments in Leith’s Fort (above) and 235 Corstorphine Road.
The awards which are known as the property Oscars highlight the great talent involved for shaping Scotland’s built environment. This year sees some of the most innovative and collaborative projects from across the region including Edinburgh, Glasgow, Aberdeen and Perth.
The eight categories for 2018 are: Building Conservation, Commercial, Community Benefit, Design through Innovation, Infrastructure, Regeneration, Residential and Tourism & Leisure.
The category winners will then go forth for the acclaimed Project of the Year title, awarded to the scheme that demonstrates outstanding best practice and an exemplary commitment to adding value to its local area. Last year saw Glasgow’s Kelvin Hall win the esteemed title after its three year renovation transformed the 90-year-old venue into a multi-purpose sports, culture and education building.
Chair of the RICS Awards 2018, Scotland judging panel, Colin Smith of Turely said: “This year we have received some extremely diverse and outstanding projects from all over Scotland. Each and every project showcases the exceptional talent behind these buildings of our future.
“The variety of projects highlights the development that is happening right across our nation and I am confident 2018 will be a hotly contested year. I look forward to celebrating the successes of Scotland’s exceptional talent and projects at this year’s ceremony in April.”
All category winners will go on to compete against other regional winners at the national RICS Awards Grand Final in November 2018, for the chance to be crowned the overall UK winner in their respective category.
The RICS Awards 2018, Scotland will be held on Thursday 19 April at Edinburgh’s Sheraton Grand Hotel & Spa and will be hosted by popular TV presenter Catriona Shearer.
The nominees are:
Building Conservation
Downie’s Cottage, Braemar, Aberdeenshire
Kirkmichael, Black Isle, Balblair
McEwan Hall, Edinburgh
Patrick Geddes Centre, Edinburgh
Portsoy Sail Loft, Portsoy
St. Cecilia’s Hall, Edinburgh
The Engine Shed, Stirling
Commercial
6 St Andrew Square, Edinburgh
Salisbury Court, Edinburgh
Scottish Power House, Glasgow
Community Benefit
Arthurlie Family Centre, Barrhead
Bearsden Community Hub, Glasgow
Cuningar Loop Woodland Park, Glasgow
Dunfermline Carnegie Library & Galleries, Dunfermline
Dunoon Burgh Hall, Dunoon
Falls of Shin, Lairg
Kirkmichael, Black Isle, Balblair
Portsoy Sail Loft, Portsoy
The Hawkhead Centre, Paisley
Design through Innovation
Appleton Tower, Edinburgh
Cuningar Loop Woodland Park, Glasgow
Falls of Shin, Lairg
The Hawkhead Centre, Paisley.
Infrastructure
Caithness-Moray
Cuningar Loop Woodland Park, Glasgow
Faith School’s Joint Campus, Glasgow
Regeneration
Clydebank Leisure Centre, Glasgow
Kirkintilloch Town Hall, Glasgow
Marischal Square, Aberdeen
Residential
235 Corstorphine Road, Edinburgh
Countesswells, Aberdeen
Leith Fort, Edinburgh
Maryhill Locks Phase 3, Glasgow
Tourism & Leisure
Clydebank Leisure Centre, Glasgow
Falls of Shin, Lairg
Kirkmichael, Black Isle, Balblair
St. Cecilia’s Hall, Edinburgh.
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