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Each year the judges note how difficult choosing the winners has been but until now there has always been a clear and outright winner. However, 2002 was different and the judges Jolyon Brewis of Nicholas Grimshaw & Partners and Phil Williams of The British Constructional Steelwork Association (BCSA) could not choose between two very different projects. In the end a joint First Prize was awarded along with two Highly Commended prizes at a ceremony in London on 26th June.
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JOINT WINNER:
SILVERSMITH'S WORKSHOP REFURBISHMENT, LONDON BY PLASMA STUDIO
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This very unusual and highly creative use of galvanized steel grating to form a translucent, internal, spiral landscape was much admired by the judges. Made from industrial galvanized steel grating that at once transmits and deflects a large amount of light, the upward spiraling surface is guided and structurally supported by a truss structure that acts as a balustrade. The galvanized finish allows for the even reflection of light throughout the space producing a visual acute effect and eliminating the need for additional finishes. |
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JOINT WINNER:
IMPERIAL WAR MUSEUM - NORTH BY LIBESKIND STUDIO, BERLIN
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Daniel Libeskind's IWM-N was selected for its imaginative use of galvanizing in the Air Shard, which forms the museum entrance. The exposed galvanized steel structure relates the museum to the former industrial harbour of the Manchester Ship Canal.
'The building is a simple interlocking of three shards, representing Earth, Air and Water, constituting the various functions of the Museum. The high Air Shard creates a dramatic view of the museum and attracts visitors from all over the northern region. Only through the use of galvanized steel could the high demands on architecture, function and cost be achieved.' Daniel Libeskind. |
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HIGHLY COMMENDED:
THE BROOKE COOMBES HOUSE, BY BURD HAWARD MARSTON ARCHITECTS
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A Highly Commended prize was awarded for this innovative, low cost, modern family house that was built by the client John Brooke and Carol Coombes. It was the Practice's first new building project. Built in a conservation area in Ealing, West London, the project consists of a glazed courtyard space with a galvanized steel structure and glazing. This structure accommodates the main entrance and a galvanized steel staircase providing access to the first floor.
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HIGHLY COMMENDED:
STEPPING STONES, BY SIMON BEESON, LINLITHGOW
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This design of two bridges, a picnic table and the adjoining path, located in a forest in Aberdeen, illustrates a simple yet beautiful use of galvanized steel. The bridges are designed as galvanized steel trays filled with granite setts and have handrails made from native grown oak. The materials were selected to be durable and weather well.
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