The search is underway once more to find the best brickwork in action for the 2011 Brick Awards, organised by the Brick Development Association.
The Awards are one of the top design and construction awards in the country and show just what brick - the UK's most popular cladding material - can achieve, as hundreds of companies submit outstanding projects.
The standards are high, the competition fierce. Last year's winners included the Olympic Substation, a renovated 18th century folly, a performing arts centre in Sevenoaks and a mixed tenure housing development in East London.
Entrants are judged on architectural design demonstrating sustainability credentials and the choice of brick. The judges are also seeking attention to good brick detailing, sustainability and quality craftsmanship.
"For the winners it's true recognition of their skill and craft. They're recognised by their industry as being the best in the business." says BDA chairman Alan Baxter. "Alongside that recognition, winners can look forward to extensive media coverage and can use the accolade in their marketing campaigns".
14 trophies and one supreme award, the BDA Building of the Year, are up for grabs. The Awards are open to anyone, whether they are architects/designers, building owners, developers, housebuilders, contractors or brick manufacturers. The only stipulation is that the project - unless it's featured in the International or Worldwide categories - must feature clay bricks or pavers made by BDA members.
The 2011 Brick Awards will be presented at the Marriott Grosvenor Square Hotel in London on 2 November. Entry forms and further information about the categories are available on the BDA website, www.brick.org.uk/brickawards2011. Hard copies can also be requested by emailing brick@brick.org.uk or by calling 020 7323 7030. The closing date for entries is 17 June 2011.
Image: Olympic Substation
For further information please contact:
Katherina Lewis at the Brick Development Association
The Building Centre, 26 Store Street, London WC1E 7BT
T: 020 7323 7030 E: katherinalewis@brick.org.uk
W: http://www.brick.org.uk/
