EAA Annual Awards for Architecture 2021

A record 57 entries were submitted this year and 11 shortlisted projects were visited by the judging panel.

6 May 2016

Edinburgh Architectural Association Awards 2016

EAA Awards 2016 Winners

The Edinburgh Architectural Association Awards were announced and presented at a drinks reception in the Edinburgh Centre for Carbon Innovation on Thursday 5th May, attended by around one hundred architects, sponsors and their guests. The EAA Building of the Year Award for 2016 went to Murphy House by Richard Murphy Architects.

Thirty four entries were submitted this year and thirteen short-listed projects located within the Edinburgh Chapter were visited by the judging panel in April 2016. Awards were made in five categories: Building of the Year; Conservation and Regeneration; Small Project, Wood and Ambassador. The judging panel this year comprised of Ben Rainger RIAS – EAA Junior Vice President, Gloria Lo RIAS – EAA CPD Coordinator, Mark Douglas Lead Officer (Built Heritage & Design) – Scottish Borders Council, Anna Stuart MBE – Chair of Cassiltoun Trust and Neil Kelly Hon FRIAS – Partner at MacRoberts LLP.

In each category there was a clear winner, however with the standard very high a number of commendations were also given. The full Awards results follow.

Building of the Year:

A silver medal is given to acknowledge and publicise excellence in architecture for a completed project within the Chapter area. It may be a new building, an extension, an alteration or a conversion, and it must have been designed by a Chartered Architect.

Shortlist

Murphy House, Hart Street by Richard Murphy Architects
Solid House by Beecher Architect
Westfield Avenue Phase Two by 7N Architects

WINNER: Murphy House, Hart Street

Regeneration and Conservation: Sponsored byRusswood Ltd

This Award complements the Building of the Year by making an annual award for a building within the Chapter area which has been sensitively and effectively restored, converted, regenerated, extended or refurbished by a Chartered Architect, thereby encouraging the successful integration of the old and the new.

Shortlist

Rosyth Parish Church by City Architecture Office
Saltcoats Steading by Aitken Turnbull Architects
Woodhall House by Lorn Macneal Architects

WINNER: Woodhall House
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Small Projects:

The Small Projects Award is given to acknowledge and publicise excellence in architecture for a completed project within the chapter area with a contract sum of under £250,000. It may be a new building, an extension, an alteration or a conversion and it must have been designed by a Chartered Architect.

Shortlist

“It’s Bigger on the Inside” by David Blaikie Architects
Newbattle Gardens by Craig Amy Architect
Sydserf by Sutherland & Co Architects
The Causeway by Konishi Gaffney Architects

WINNER: Newbattle Gardens

COMMENDATION: Sydserf

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Ambassador Award:

The EAA Ambassador Award is to acknowledge and publicises excellence in architecture for a completed project outside the Chapter area. It may be a new building, an extension, an alteration or a conversion and it must have been designed by a Chartered Architect working within the EAA Chapter area.

Shortlist

Forsinard Lookout Tower by Icosis Architects
Riverside Campus, City of Glasgow College by Michael Laird Architects / Reiach and Hall Architects
The Kirroughtree Visitor Centre by J M Architects
York Art Gallery by Ushida Findlay Simpson Brown

WINNER: York Art Gallery

COMMENDATION: Forsinard Lookout Tower
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Wood Award: Sponsored by Forestry Commission Scotland and Wood for Good

The Forestry Commission Scotland and Wood for Good have combined to sponsor an award aimed at encouraging innovative and creative use of timber in new buildings in Scotland. The award seeks also to stimulate greater appreciation of home grown timber and its potential for use in construction, with added consideration given to thoughtful and appropriate use of different species. There is no restriction on building type or scale of project it must have been designed by a Chartered Architect working within the EAA Chapter area.

Shortlist

9 Succoth Park by Goodburn Baillie (Architecture) Ltd
Craigdon Mountain Sports Retail Facility by Oberlanders Architects LLP
Edinburgh Academy Hockey Pavilion by Richard Murphy Architects

WINNER: Edinburgh Academy Hockey Pavilion

To view the images of the winning projects please visit the EAA Website
eaa.org.uk

22 Mar 2016

EAA Awards and Exhibition 2016

EAA Awards 2016 Shortlist

The Edinburgh Architectural Association is pleased to announce that the following projects have been short listed for the 2016 EAA Awards.

In total 34 submissions were received. All projects are designed by registered architects and built within the chapter area, with exception to the Ambassador Award which is built out with the chapter.

EAA Building of the Year 2016

Murphy House, Hart Street – Richard Murphy Architects
Solid House – Beecher Architect
Westfield Avenue Phase Two – 7N Architects

Regeneration and Conservation 2016

Rosyth Parish Church – City Architecture Office
Saltcoats Steading – Aitken Turnbull Architects
Woodhall House – Lorn Macneal Architects

Small Projects 2016

“It’s Bigger on the Inside” – David Blaikie Architects
Newbattle Gardens – Craig Amy Architect
Sydserf – Sutherland & Co Architects
The Causeway – Konishi Gaffney Architects

Ambassador Award 2016

Forsinard Lookout Tower – Icosis Architects
Riverside Campus, City of Glasgow College – Michael Laird Architects / Reiach and Hall Architects
The Kirroughtree Visitor Centre – J M Architects
York Art Gallery – Ushida Findlay Simpson Brown

Wood Award 2016

9 Succoth Park – Goodburn Baillie (Architecture) Ltd
Craigdon Mountain Sports Retail Facility – Oberlanders Architects LLP
Edinburgh Academy Hockey Pavilion – Richard Murphy Architects

The 2016 Judges are Ben Rainger RIAS – EAA Junior Vice President, Gloria Lo RIAS – EAA CPD Coordinator, Mark Douglas Lead Officer (Built Heritage & Design) – Scottish Borders Council and Anna Stuart MBE – Chair of Cassiltoun Trust.

The results will be announced at a celebratory drinks event at the Edinburgh Centre for Carbon Innovation on Thursday 5th May 2016 from 6pm-9pm. A limited number of tickets for the event are available free of charge to architects within the Chapter area of Edinburgh, the Lothians, the Borders and south Fife. These can be obtained by applying to Stuart Bryce [email protected]. Tickets will be allocated on a first-come, first-served basis.

An exhibition showcasing the shortlisted entries is due to be held at the RIAS, Joyce B Deans room at 15 Rutland Square, Edinburgh from mid-April 2016. This will be open to the public from 9.00am until 5.00pm Monday to Friday. Images of the short listed entries will be available to view on our website shortly.

The EAA is a chapter of the Royal Incorporation of Architects in Scotland

EAA Awards and Exhibition 2013

EAA AWARDS EXHIBITION 2013

The EAA Awards exhibition of shortlisted buildings is open in the Joyce B Deans Room RIAS 15 Rutland Square Edinburgh

EAA AWARDS EVENT

The EAA Awards will take place on Monday 22nd April 2013 at St Paul’s and St George’s Church Edinburgh 6pm- 9pm.

Please reserve a ticket by contacting Gail at mail(at)eaa.org.uk .

NB:Tickets available first come first serve

EAA Awards 2012

EAA 2012 Awards Submissions

INTRODUCTION

The EAA Awards are designed to create a showcase for the Architectural profession to demonstrate its skills and its contribution to the environment and the economy. The EAA Awards highlight the excellent work undertaken within the Chapter Area and by Architects in general.

You are invited to submit nominations for these prestigious Awards. Short-listed entries will be displayed and the winners will be announced and presented with their awards at a special event in March 2012 which will be held in Edinburgh. An exhibition of all short-listed entries will also be held in the RIAS Joyce Deans Room at 15 Rutland Square.

Entries for the following award categories are invited:

Building of the Year (previously Silver Medal)
Regeneration/ Conservation (previously Bronze Medal)
Small Projects
EAA Ambassador

The criteria for each category are explained below.

HOW TO ENTER:

• Decide which categories to enter.
• Complete an individual entry form for each project in each category.
• Attach them to your entries ensuring that they are in the format outlined.
• Enclose a cheque made payable to EAA for submission fee.
• Return to: Beth Cumpstey, Edinburgh Architectural Association, 15 Rutland Square, Edinburgh EHI 2BE

Entries to be submitted not later than 12 Noon Monday 16 January 2012

Please note that the announcement of the winning project and presentation of the EAA Ambassador Award will take place at a special EAA Awards event. Should the judging panel decide to withhold the Award for any particular year then an announcement will be made to the short-listed practices prior to the scheduled presentation explaining the reasoning behind the decision.

EAA AWARDS CRITERIA
Category 1: Building of the Year

A silver medal is given to acknowledge and publicise excellence in architecture for a completed project within the Chapter area. It may be a new building, an extension, an alteration or a conversion and it must have been designed by a Chartered Architect. No cost constraints are placed on this award.

The Award is marked by the presentation of an engraved silver medal and accompanying Certificate. Commendation Certificates may also be awarded at the discretion of the judging panel. The award is made to the practice that carried out the commission.

Submitted projects for the Building of the Year Award must comply with the following eligibility criteria:

1. The building (new-build, extension, alteration or conversion) must have been completed within the calendar year 1 January to 31 December 2011.
2. The building must be located within the boundaries of the Edinburgh Chapter area.
3. The building must have been designed by a Chartered Architect, not necessarily a member of the EAA.
4. Any type or scale of building shall be considered for this Award.

Please note that the announcement of the winning project and presentation of the Building of the Year Award will take place at a special EAA Awards event. Should the judging panel decide to withhold the Award for any particular year then an announcement will be made to the short-listed practices prior to the scheduled presentation explaining the reasoning behind the decision.

EAA AWARDS CRITERIA
Category 2: Regeneration / Conservation

This Award complements the Building of the Year by making an annual award for a building within the Chapter area which has been sensitively and effectively restored, converted, regenerated, extended or refurbished by a Chartered Architect, thereby encouraging the successful integration of the old and the new. No cost constraints are placed on this award.

Submitted projects for the Regeneration / Conservation Award must comply with the following eligibility criteria:

1. The building (new-build, extension or conversion) must have been completed within the calendar year 1 January to 31 December 2011.
2. The building must be located within the boundaries of the Edinburgh Chapter area.
3. The building must have been designed by a Chartered Architect, not necessarily a member of the EAA.
4. Any type or scale of building shall be considered for this Award.

Please note that the announcement of the winning project and presentation of the Regeneration/Conservation Award will take place at a special EAA Awards event. Should the judging panel decide to withhold the Award for any particular year then an announcement will be made to the short-listed practices prior to the scheduled presentation explaining the reasoning behind the decision.

EAA AWARDS CRITERIA
Category 3: Small Projects

The Small Projects Award is given to acknowledge and publicise excellence in architecture for a completed project within the chapter area with a contract sum of under £250,000. It may be a new building, an extension, an alteration or a conversion and it must have been designed by a Chartered Architect. It is hoped that this award will attract smaller practices to submit projects and gain recognition within the Chapter area and beyond.

Submitted projects for the Small Projects Award must comply with the following eligibility criteria:

1. The building (new-build, extension, alteration or conversion) must have been completed within the calendar year 1 January to 31 December 2011.
2. The building must be located within the boundaries of the Edinburgh Chapter area.
3. The building must have been designed by a Chartered Architect, not necessarily a member of the EAA.
4. Any type of building shall be considered for this Award provided the contract sum is not more than £250,000.

Please note that the announcement of the winning project and presentation of the Small Projects Award will take place at a special EAA Awards event. Should the judging panel decide to withhold the award of the Small Projects Award for any particular year then an announcement will be made to the short-listed practices prior to the scheduled presentation explaining the reasoning behind the decision.

EAA AWARDS CRITERIA
Category 4: EAA Ambassador Award
The EAA Ambassador Award acknowledges and publicises excellence in architecture for a completed project outside the Chapter area. It may be a new building, an extension, an alteration or a conversion and it must have been designed by a Chartered Architect working within the EAA Chapter area. No cost constraints are placed on this award.

Submitted projects for the EAA Ambassador Award must comply with the following eligibility criteria:
1. The building (new-build, extension, alteration or conversion) must have been completed within the calendar year 1 January to 31 December 2011.
2. The building must be located anywhere outside the boundaries of the EAA Chapter area.
3. The building must have been designed by a Chartered Architect who is a member of the EAA.
4. Any type or scale of building shall be considered for this Award.

GENERAL RULES OF ENTRY
1. The Awards in categories 1, 2 and 3 are open to any Chartered Architect (not necessarily a member of the Edinburgh Chapter) whose work has been completed in the Edinburgh Chapter Area. The Award in category 4 is awarded for a project outside the EAA Chapter area by a Chartered Architect working within the EAA Chapter Area.
2. The work must have been completed between 1 January 2011 and 31 December 2011.
3. Entrants must have their clients consent to enter the awards.
4. Entries must be received by 12 Noon on Monday 16 January 2011. All entries to be addressed to: Beth Cumpstey, Edinburgh Architectural Association, 15 Rutland Square, Edinburgh EHI 2BE
5. Each entry must be accompanied by a submission form and cheque made payable to EAA for the appropriate amount. Receipts will be issued on request. The entry fee is £25 per entry for Small Projects and £50 per entry for the Regeneration / Conservation, Building of the Year and EAA Ambassador categories.
6. Initial submissions should be as follows:
o Each project should be accompanied by a single file in pdf format, reproducible as a single A1 board in landscape or portrait format, to include drawings, images and text to adequately describe the project. File size must not exceed 10MB.
o Each submission should be presented on a clearly marked CD ROM with the name and description of content attached. Following short listing the EAA will request Al presentation boards of each project file initially submitted for exhibition purposes. High quality publication images may also be requested following short listing.
7. Entry material can be collected from EAA with prior arrangement by telephoning Beth Cumpstey on 0131 229 7545.
8. Whilst due care will be taken with entries, the organisers do not accept any responsibility for loss or damage of materials submitted.
9. The organisers reserve the right to publish and/or exhibit the entries in relation to the promotion of the awards.
10. Signing the entry form constitutes unqualified acceptance of the rules. Any entries which are found to be in breach of the rules will be disqualified and any costs may be recovered by the EAA.

EAA Awards 2011

Edinburgh Architectural Association Awards 2011 – Winners

The EAA Awards results were announced at a celebratory drinks event in the Balmoral Hotel, Edinburgh on 14 Apr

EAA Building of the Year

Kingsland Primary School, Ingenium Archial Ltd – Winner

The Cube, Allan Murray Architects – Commendation

image : AMA

Regeneration/Conservation Award

University of Edinburgh Business School, LDN Architects – Winner

Scotstoun House, HAA Design Ltd – Commendation

The Centre for Sports & Exercise, Oberlanders

Southdean Lodge Bothy, Studio DUB

Morningside Parish Church, LDN Architects

Usher Hall Extension Phase 2 and 3, LDN Architects

photo : City of Edinburgh Council

Small Projects Award – No winner

The Gallery on the Corner, Craig Amy Architect – Commendation

photo © Craig Amy, Architect

Newbattle Gardens, Craig Amy Architect – Commendation

photo © Dave Morris

Bath Street Window, Konishi Gaffney

Super Insulated House at Rosslyn Chapel, Reiach and Hall

photo © Gavin Fraser

Ambassador Award

The White House, island of Coll, WTArchitecture – Winner

Robert Burns Birthplace, Simpson & Brown

Edinburgh Architectural Association Awards 2011 Winners

EAA Award winners – Review by Edinburgh architect Rebecca Wober:

Will Tunnell beat the Burns building by Simpson and Brown, winning the prize for a new category: Ambassador building, (for buildings completed outwith the Edinburgh chapter) with his sensitive house in the isle of Coll.

The Studio DuB design for the Bothy in the Borders, entirely reviving an ancient pile of stones, was described by one of the 4 judges, Ian Stewart (of BDG McColl) as a “Delightful reinterpretation of classic scottish vernacular – quite eclectic” by the judges.

However, the Conservation and Regeneration category prize was won by a building with an altogether more recent history, LDN’s Business school which adds to the Robert Matthew university complex in Edinburgh, facing onto Buccleuch Place. LDN had three other buildings shortlisted in this category making it the most competitive section. In the Small Projects category there was no overall winner but Craig Amy received two Commendations for his shortlisted projects.

Building of the year was won by Kingsland primary school in Peebles by Archial. Stewart remarked in his opening speech that the panel of judges of which 2 were architects, were unanimous in their selection, proving the strength of the prizewinning projects. He also mused on the criteria they applied and concluded that the buildings had been judged on one main aspect: how they perform for the people- the users and clients- for the positive ways in which they had improved people’s lives.

EAA Awards

EAA Awards 2009 Shortlist
Edinburgh Architectural Association Awards – EAA Awards 2009

EAA Awards 2007
Awards Shortlist Exhibition 11 Feb – 7 Mar @ RIAS

EAA Awards & Ball: 14 Mar @The Balmoral
Book tickets : [email protected]

EAA Awards 2006
Winners of the EAA Annual Awards for Architecture: EAA Awards 2007

EAA Ball
23 Mar 2007, The Hub

photo © Keith Hunter

EAA Awards were announced 17 Mar 2006 at the EAA Ball

Silver Medal winner – RBS Headquarters

Silver Medal runners-up: Richard Murphy Architects + Reiach and Hall Architects

Bronze Medal winner – Malcolm Fraser Architects

Small Projects Award – 3 Seton Mains for Paterson Architects

EAA Awards + Ball: 0131 229 7545 [email protected]

Previous EAA Awards Results 18 Mar 2005:

Centenary Medal Winner 2005
EMBT/RMJM for Scottish Parliament

Silver Medal Winner 2005
Malcolm Fraser Architects for housing at The Drum, Bo’ness

Commendation for Silver Medal Category 2005
Reiach and Hall Architects for VinCaffe, Multrees Walk

Bronze Medal Winner 2005
LDN Architects for Parliament House Refurbishment

Small Projects Award 2005
Richard Murphy for 10 Regent Terrace Mews

Commendation for Small Projects Category 2005
Reiach and Hall Architects for 46 Granby Road

J R Mackay Medal (Student Award) 2005
Christopher Gray

EAA Awards Announced at Ball at the Hub Edinburgh

EAA Awards Judges:
Professor Robin Webster, Cameron Webster Architects
Eelco Hooftman Director, Gross Max Landscape Architects
Ian Springford Director, Ian Springford Architects

EAA AWARDS
Awards results from 30 May 2004:

Silver Medal
Andrew Doolan Architects: Dick Place house

Silver Medal Commendation
Reiach and Hall architects: Evolution House on Westport

Bronze Medal
No Award

President’s Medal
Sutherland Hussey Architects: An Turas

Sustainability Award
No Award

Visualisation Award
RMJM Group Nine: Scottish Parliament – Interiors

Best Writing Award
Edinburgh Architects – Malcolm Fraser for BD series

EAA Awards PR 1 May 2004

Both Eva Jiricna & Austin Williams gave speeches at this years EAA Awards Ball held at the Point Hotel Edinburgh, announced by Adrian Welch, with moving speeches by Irene Barkley and Malcolm Fraser

Andrew Doolan
Andy Doolan FRIAS passed away this morning after a short illness. Andrew was a passionate supporter of Scottish contemporary architecture and sponsored the annual RIAS Best Building of Scotland Award. Our thoughts are with Andrew’s family and friends.
27.04.04

EAA Awards 2003
Both Eva Jiricna (EJAL) AND Austin Williams (AJ) to talk at this year’s EAA Ball
EAA Annual Awards for Architecture 2003
Awards will be presented at EAA Ball, 30 Apr

EAA Judges: Eva Jiricna, Austin Williams, Rhona Brankin MSP, Professor Steven Speir & Adrian Welch EAA (Chair of Judging Panel). Steven Spier replaced Joan Scott, GIA President on Jury.

News Archive: The EAA Ball 2004 is to be held in the Edinburgh Conference Centre on 30 Apr. Our guests can then enjoy a five course meal, followed by a short speech by Eva Jiricna, of Eva Jiricna Architects and the 2003 EAA awards presentation. We aim to have at least 400 guests at this year’s event, with tickets on sale at £55 per head.

EAA Annual Awards for Architecture 2002: announcement 28 Feb at the EAA Ball, Edinburgh International Conference Centre organised by the Carnyx Group

Silver Medal Winner: Tron Nursery by Allan Murray Architects

Silver Medal Commendations:

Queen’s Gallery, Holyrood by Benjamin Tindall Architects

JP Morgan Chase Building, Edinburgh Park by Gordon Murray + Alan Dunlop Architects

Holyrood Park Education Centre by Malcolm Fraser Architects

North Edinburgh Arts Centre, Muirhouse by Zoo Architects

Bronze Medal – Mansfield Traquair Centre, Edinburgh by Simpson & Brown Architects

President’s Award Winner – Falkirk Wheel by RMJM

Sustainability Award – The Glencoe Visitor Centre, Glencoe by Gaia Architects

Scottish Parliament