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The Guildford Design Awards, organised by The Guildford Society in partnership with Guildford Borough Council recognise and reward excellence in architecture, urban design, planning and public art across the borough.
We are delighted to announce the Short List of entries by category from which the winners will be selected.
We have an interesting and varied selection of submissions to consider after calling for entries in March. The Judging Panel for the Guildford Design Awards has been reviewing the entries, and has conducted many site visits. The Panel has now selected a short list and will be announcing the winners in the autumn.
We are also planning an event to celebrate the winners in late autumn.
The panel consists of representatives from the Guildford Society, Guildford Borough Council and other panellists invited for their relevant expertise whether architectural, planning, artistic, or project commissioning.
Nic Allen Architect, Design and Heritage Group, Guildford Society
Joanne Bell Director of Estates and Facilities, University of Surrey
Peter Coleman Architect, Design and Heritage Group, Guildford Society, Chair of the Judging Panel
Martin Giles Editor of the Guildford Dragon News
Dawn Hudd Strategic Director of Place, Guildford Borough Council
Gerry Lytle Architect, Design and Heritage Group ,Guildford Society
Marilyn Scott Arts and Heritage consultant. Formerly Director of the award Winning Lightbox in Woking
The judging criteria for each Category of Project is available here.
The Short list is broken down into various categories, press on the See More buton to see short further details and illustrations of the entries.
COMMERCIAL BUILDING
Pembroke House, Mary Road, Guildford
White Lion Walk, High Street, Guildford
The Boathouse, Millbrook, Guildford
COMMERCIAL BUILDING: NEW SHOP AND HOSPITALITY PROJECT
Megans, High Street, Guildford
The Ivy Asia, Tunsgate, Guildford
MULTIPLE HOUSING:
30 HOMES AND OVER
Bankside Student Living, Walnut Tree Close, Guildford
Riverside House, Walnut Tree Close, Guildford
UP TO 30 HOMES
Alvaston, Clandon Road, Guildford
11 Annandale Road, Guildford
CONSERVATION PROJECT
South Hall, Castle Hill, Guildford
The Guildhall, High Street, Guildford
Bowes Lyon Pavilion refurbishment, RHS, Wisley
‘The Old Laboratory’, RHS, Wisley
REGENERATION PROJECT
New House, Art Space, Fays Passage, Guildford
White Lion Walk, High Street, Guildford
The Founders Studio
Cathedral Hill Industrial Estate, Guildford
2&4 Genyn Road, Guildford
PUBLIC REALM
Walnut Footbridge, Bedford Road, Guildford
The Gardens to the Old Laboratory, RHS, Wisley
PUBLIC ARTS
Ceramic Mural, Jeffries Passage, Guildford
‘Host’ Mural, Pedestrian Underpass, Guildford Railway Station, Guildford
Habitat Project, University of Surrey
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