The Richmond Society’s Annual Awards for 2018 were presented on Thursday 20th September by the Mayor of the London Borough of Richmond Upon Thames, Councillor Ben Khosa.
Paul Velluet, who founded the awards programme forty years ago, introduced the evening with a review of the more significant winners over the four decades in which they have been presented.
This year’s brass plaques were given for the renovation of the Temperate House in Kew Gardens, and the renovation of the Great Pagoda, also in Kew Gardens.
Brass Plaque Award – The Temperate House, Kew Gardens:
Renovation
| Client Royal Botanic Gardens Andrew Williams |
Architect Donald Insall Associates John Dangerfield |
Contractors ISG Ramboll Hoare Lea Land Use Consultants Butler and Young |
Brass Plaque Award – The Great Pagoda, Kew Gardens:
Renovation
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Client Historic Royal Palaces Rob Umney Lee Prosser Craig Hatto Architect & Landscaping Austin Smith Lord David Millar Catherine Cosgrove Contractors 3D Systems – Nick Lewis Hockley & Dawson Blue Sky Building PMJ Woodcarving Ltd |
Commendation – Ancaster House, Richmond Hill:
Conversion and restoration, and development of new houses
| Client London Square Mark Smith |
Architect PDP Simon Gazzard |
Contractor London Square John Fitzhenry |
Commendation – Hogarth House, Richmond:
Conversion and restoration from offices to residential use
| Client Berwick Hill Properties |
Architect/Designer Donald Insall Associates Jonathan Carey |
Contractor Birkby Construction |
Commendation – Gothic Cottage, Richmond Circus:
New side extension
| Client Mr Damon Crane |
Designer Just Extend Your House Ltd Malgorzata Kurzownik |
With many thanks to Michael Izett for the photos.