INNOVATION
The Interlock – The Interlock, designed by Bureau de Change
Architects. An impressively intricate project, the façade consists
of 5,000 bespoke Staffordshire Blue Clay bricks manufactured
by Forterra. Embracing the street’s piecemeal aesthetic, the
design aims to challenge the definition of craftmanship in our
contemporary setting. The bricks are the result of 14 moulds and
a further 30 cut versions of the original moulds types totalling 44
different types of bricks. The bricks are arranged in a jigsaw way
in which they respond to the window openings, the ground and
top floor conditions, the corners and columns offering different
arrangements for each condition, creating an entirely unique and
varied façade.
HOUSEBUILDER
Croudace Homes – Croudace Homes, consisting of three projects;
The Lanes; Kings Weald and Hermitage Park, each designed
by Croudace Homes. Croudace Homes primary objective is to
produce high quality homes backed up with first class customer
service.
The Lanes is an exciting development of homes in Great Bardfield,
Essex, a historic village offering picturesque countryside views,
stunning listed architecture and all the amenities for modern
living. The Lanes used Ibstock Brick as their manufacturer and
Leicester Autumn Multi Red as the brick.
Kings Weald has been designed to not only connect to its
surroundings seamlessly but to enhance features of existing
landscapes whilst honouring the significant heritage and culture
within the area. Kings Weald used Michelmersh Brick Holdings
as their manufacturer and First Quality Multi Facings as the brick.
With expansive woodland, a specially planted orchard, stunning
views of the Kent countryside and located close to transport links
and schools, Hermitage Park is the ideal place for families to call
home. Hermitage Park used Wienerberger as their manufacturer
and Washington Red Multi as the brick.
CRAFTMANSHIP
The Dorothy Garrod Building, Newnham College – The Dorothy
Garrod Building, Newnham College, designed by Walters & Cohen
Architects. Focussing on the value of using durable materials
and on finding the right suppliers of products, the new building
knits itself amongst the buildings already part of the college
and creates a new frontage for the college from one entrance.
The elegant design balances solidity and transparency, with
glazing alternating with full-height brickwork panels where hit-
and-miss element weaves seamlessly into the texture and detail
of the elevation. The hit-and-miss brickwork compliments the
existing buildings without mimicking them. A bespoke mixture
of Northcot Plumstead and Lynham Red bricks were made to
create Sidgwick Blend bricks for the project, all manufactured by
Northcot Bricks.
SUPREME WINNER
Dorothy Garrod Building, Newnham College – The Dorothy Garrod
Building, Newnham College, designed by Walters & Cohen
Architects. Focussing on the value of using durable materials
and on finding the right suppliers of products, the new building
knits itself amongst the buildings already part of the college
and creates a new frontage for the college from one entrance.
The elegant design balances solidity and transparency, with
glazing alternating with full-height brickwork panels where hit-
and-miss element weaves seamlessly into the texture and detail
of the elevation. The hit-and-miss brickwork compliments the
existing buildings without mimicking them. A bespoke mixture
of Northcot Plumstead and Lynham Red bricks were made to
create Sidgwick Blend bricks for the project, all manufactured by
Northcot Bricks.