HARDWARE & SECURITY
GRANTLEY HALL AND ADARE MANOR CLAIM TOP PRIZES IN 40TH ANNIVERSARY AI SPECIFICATION AWARDS
The Guild of Architectural Ironmongers ( GAI ), in conjunction with the Royal Institute of British Architects ( RIBA ), has presented the 2022 Architectural Ironmongery ( AI ) Specification Awards in a glittering ceremony at London ’ s Leadenhall Building .
» GRADE II LISTED LUXURY hotel and spa Grantley Hall in Ripon , North Yorkshire , secured the top Winner of Winners Award ( sponsored by GEZE ) for architects Bowman Riley and architectural ironmongers Em-B Solutions Ltd .
Grantley Hall opened in 2019 as a high-end hotel and spa following decades of neglect . The project required an extraordinary level of care to ensure the seamless integration of new and old ironmongery . The new products were designed to perform to the latest standards and operate with an access control system , while integrating with the antique brass and stainless steel furniture already in situ .
To mark the 40th anniversary of the AI Specification Awards , a special Jubilee Award ( sponsored by Eurobond Doors ) was also presented .
From a shortlist of past award winners , together showcasing the best of architectural specification around the world and across the decades , Adare Manor in Country Limerick , Ireland , was presented with the Jubilee Award .
When this 18th-century hotel and golf resort was renovated and extended , the hotel required an architectural ironmongery specification for around 1,500 doors across its guestrooms and facilities , maintaining the gothic aesthetic . Led by Reardon Smith Architects , with the support of Richmond International , the team appointed two ironmongery companies to the task , Harbrine Limited and Mooney Architectural . Between them , they created a suite of bespoke ironmongery , including products from Sun Valley Bronze of Idaho , USA .
Presenting the awards , GAI President Mario Del- Signore said : “ The AI Specification Awards show architectural ironmongery at its beautiful best . Rewarding the whole specification team , the awards highlight the importance of those effective partnerships .
“ Entries are judged on the effectiveness of the architectural ironmongery specification and how it enhances the security , accessibility and safety of the building , whilst also adding to its aesthetics , functionality and lifespan .”
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The winners and highly commended projects announced at the event were :
Commercial & Hospitality Award
Sponsored by ASSA Abloy
Winner Grantley Hall , Ripon – Bowman Riley and Em-B Solutions Ltd
Residential Award
Sponsored by Frank Allart
Winner Regent ’ s Crescent , London - PDP London and John Planck Ltd
Highly Commended Lancer Square , London Squire + Partners and Franchi plc
Public Health & Education Award
Sponsored by
Forza Doors & Frames
Winner Cambridge Mosque – Marks Barfield Architects and d line Eisenware Limited
Highly Commended 142 – 146 Harley Street , London – Sonnermann Toon Architects and 3v Architectural Hardware Ltd
International Award
Sponsored by dormakaba )
Winner Xiqu Centre , Hong Kong – Ronald Lu & Partners and Key Technologies Limited
Product Design & Innovation ( Mechanical ) Award
Sponsored by Simonswerk )
Winner Complete Sealing System for Sliding Doors – Norseal Ltd
Highly Commended Fat Collection – d line
GAI Technical Manager Douglas Masterson commented : “ Adare Manor and Grantley Hall are both truly fantastic projects , and worthy winners as we celebrate the 40th anniversary of these awards .
Product Design & Innovation ( Electronic ) Awards
Sponsored by ADSA
Winner Virtual Engineer – Strand Technologies Limited
Winner of Winners
Sponsored by GEZE
Grantley Hall , Ripon – Bowman Riley and Em-B Solutions Ltd
Winner of Winners ( l-r ) GAI President Mario Del-Signore ; Philip Goldberg , Mark Brown , and Andy Fitzgerald ( Em-B Solutions ); Ruth Bush ( Bowman Riley ); and Kaz Spiewakowski
Jubilee Award
Sponsored by Eurobond Doors
Winner Adare Manor Hotel , Co . Limerick Ireland – Reardon Smith Architects / Richmond International and Harbrine Limited / Mooney Architectural
Highly Commended Scottish National Portrait Gallery , Edinburgh – Page Park and Allgood Plc
Jubilee Award ( l-r ) GAI President Mario Del-Signore ; Luke Slattery , Pat Rolfe , Wayne Harris , Stewart Gardiner ( Harbrine ); Michael Rooney ( Mooney Architectural ); and Adam Hill
“ The work , craftsmanship and ingenuity on display across all the categories highlight that , despite a challenging couple of years , this industry is still finding new ways to deliver exciting and interesting solutions across many sectors .”
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