CIVIC ACTION AWARDS
Award for Contribution to HERITAGE to the ‘Rediscovering the High Angle Battery’ project.
Award for Contribution to CULTURE to Jane Fuhrmann for the Environmental Art Trail
Award for IMPROVING LIFESTYLE – awarded jointly to Knit-wits and Knitaholics for their public creations on the South Harbourside
THE TRADITIONAL AWARDS
The Society’s traditional awards scheme for the best contributions to the built environment were as follows:
THE ANNUAL AWARD
106 WESTON ROAD, PORTLAND
Awarded for the fine new house and outbuildings, replacing a derelict farmhouse and barn. Careful attention had been paid to detail, and the construction illustrates high sustainability, including the excellent and imaginative re-use of stone from the old buildings and repair or re-building of the drystone boundary walls. We commend the use of natural Welsh slate for the roofs, photo voltaic panels, and biological mitigation measures. The result is a most impressive new property, which fits successfully into its surroundings, enhancing this part of Weston.
CERTIFICATES OF MERIT
GREENHILL GARDENS CLOCK HOUSE
Awarded for the creation of this attractive small building, which has opened up to the public a view of the carefully restored mechanism of the cuckoo clock. The design and materials of the Clock House carefully replicate those of the historic Bennett’s Shelter nearby, giving a unity of character and further enhancing the beautiful Gardens. The Friends of Greenhill Gardens are to be greatly commended for carrying out this worthy project.
MARQUIS OF GRANBY
Awarded for the refurbished and newly re-designed building. Its appearance has been enhanced by ingenious modification of the end gables, softening its outline, with the addition of a central porch and redesigned windows. Together these have made great improvements while retaining the essential character of the building.
COMMENDATIONS
COOPERS MEWS
For the retention and conversion of this part of the historic Brewery complex, with care taken to maintain its character, while providing modern accommodation. The newly designed ironwork at the entrance to the property enhances its general appearance adding interest by reference to the original use of the building.
BREWERY REACH
Commended for the new housing, providing both flats and townhouses, designed to reflect the character of this area as the historic brewery quarter of Weymouth. In materials and scale, these buildings fit in well with their surroundings in this important corner of old Weymouth.
BUXTON ROAD FLATS (‘NICHOLAS HOUSE’)
For this new building developed on brownfield land, which is contemporary in design, but respecting the nearby Victorian houses in materials and scale. The replacement of the former Church building brings a greater unity of character with the local street scene. The accommodation with 100% affordable social rent housing is welcome, when there is a lack of such provision generally.
LANEHOUSE ROCKS ROAD – ENTRANCE TO CURTIS FIELDS
For the attractive small group of houses which fit well into the street scene of Lanehouse Rocks Road, and at the rear are pleasantly edged with grass and newly planted native species of trees. Sustainable features include high energy efficiency, with provision of air source heat pumps and photovoltaic panels with battery storage. The development of this site has provided a new entrance to the Curtis Fields housing, avoiding the unsuitable potential location on the hill slope above.
LETTERS OF APPRECIATION
NOTTINGTON PARK – PHASE 1
Interim Letter of Appreciation, pending further development of the site. In appreciation of the first phase of this major new housing development, with the retention of woodland with pathways, use of vernacular materials, good entrance detailing, and appropriate mix of house types.
GREENHILL CHALETS RESTORATION
In appreciation of the great improvement of many of the chalets from a poor and run-down state, restored to a fine renovated and painted condition. These important historic structures deserve the care which is being taken, to avoid further deterioration of their fabric and bring out their historic quality. We look forward to seeing the results of continued progress on this very special long-term project.
THE OLD RECTORY, ST. THOMAS STREET
In appreciation of the most commendable restoration of the facade of this important Georgian building. There has been careful attention to the details, especially of the windows, with respect paid to the historic character of The Rectory. We look forward to seeing the whole project fully completed and this fine building once again occupied.
49 ST. MARY STREET
Appreciation of the care taken to restore the first floor windows to their original design to match those on the upper floor, in keeping with the character of this Grade II listed Georgian building. This demonstrates how a relatively small change can make a significant impact; it creates a more harmonious appearance, enhancing the street scene, in a group with St. Mary’s Church in this important and attractive part of the Town Centre Conservation Area.
FOSSIL TRAIL
Appreciation of the intriguing range of fossil sculptures celebrating the Jurassic Coast, forming a Trail, displayed in locations around the town centre. We commend this welcome addition to the range of interesting and educational installations in trails around Weymouth for both visitors and local residents to enjoy.
