Six city buildings are on design awards shortlist
SIX Cardiff buildings have all been listed as among Wales’ most impressive.
They are on the shortlist for the prestigious 2017 RICS (Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors) Awards, Wales.
The industry accolades, dubbed the ‘Property Oscars,’ have six categories as well as the overall Project of the Year.
The shortlist of entries includes projects such as the Ice Arena at Cardiff Bay Sports Village, the Tramshed arts venue, Cardiff University’s Brain Research Imaging Centre, office buildings One Central Square and 2 Kingsway, and Cornerstones, the old Ebenezer Chapel transformed into a community hub.
Ponty Lido, the Royal Mint Visitor Centre at Llantrisant and Cyfartha Retail Park are also on the shortlist.
The buildings are competing in one or several of the six categories which are: building conservation, commercial, community benefit, design through innovation, regeneration, and tourism and leisure.
There is also a highly-esteemed Project of the Year title presented to the scheme which demonstrates overall outstanding best practice and an exemplary commitment to adding value to its local area.
Category winners will go on to compete against other regional winners at the national RICS Awards Grand Final in November 2017, for the chance to be crowned the overall UK winner in their respective category.
The chairman of the RICS Awards Wales judging panel, Kevin Thomas, said: “These awards showcase the top built environment projects in Wales, along with the talent and skills of the teams behind them.
“Every year I wonder how we’re going to top last year’s shortlist, but I’m never disappointed.
“Many of this year’s nominees are truly unique and pioneering, and have transformed local communities.
“It just goes to show, our region is home to some of the most inspiring built projects.
“The judging process will no doubt prove extremely tough, but as part of the next phase of judging, the panel and I are looking forward to finding out more about the positive impact each of these shortlisted schemes is having on their local areas.”