The Chartered Institute of Architectural Technologists (CIAT) has revealed the winners for its annual Architectural Technology Awards.
Announced and presented by CIAT President Gary Mees, the Awards celebrate the latest achievements and highest quality in Architectural Technology.
The event was attended by a cross section of the built environment sector and showcased Architectural Technology both in practise and as a key academic discipline, demonstrating the growth and impact within the UK and internationally. This was the first time the AT Awards have been a standalone event and is an exciting milestone for the discipline.
The Award for Excellence in Architectural Technology was The Word, the National Centre for the Written Word, by FaulknerBrowns Architects.
The Word was a challenging project that inspired a building for the present, with inbuilt adaptability to future proof its functions. The design concept and architecture have been informed by Architectural Technology and its building anatomy and physiology are clearly articulated in the primary and secondary elements, services and external envelope.
Vice-President Technical, Kevin Crawford MCIAT and Chair of the Judging Panel said: "The shortlisted entries for both Awards were once again all of an exceptional standard and the winners all shared one thing — a clear demonstration of Architectural Technology as a key design function and how necessary it is to achieve buildability, usability and create inclusive environments.
"My congratulations go to all those who were shortlisted and I look forward to visiting the projects and presenting the plaques for permanent attachment to the buildings."
The awards also celebrated student design winners and Vice-President Education, Paul Laycock MCIAT said: "Our Architectural Technology students continue to deliver innovative and thought provoking designs and reports that take the discipline to the next level and I am excited by how they will be practising and utilising these attributes in the real world. With talented graduates such as these I look forward to the future of the discipline.
Full details of the award winners can be found on the website.
