The Richmond Society’s Annual Awards for 2019 were presented on Thursday 17th October by the Deputy Mayor of the London Borough of Richmond Upon Thames, Councillor James Chard.

This year’s brass plaques were given for the renewal of the floor, and installation of modern facilities including a coffee point in St Mary Magdalene Church, and The Bridge @ RHACC in the Richmond and Hillcroft Adult Community College.

Brass Plaque Award – St Mary Magdalene Church:
renewal of the floor,and installation of modern facilities including a coffee point

Client Richmond Team Ministry Architect Peter Bowyer Contractors Floor-layers: Ammonite Projects Ltd Quarry: Haysom Purbeck Stone Ground-work: William Aldridge Carpenter/decorators: John and Gordon Carter; Adrian Robinson Joiners/furniture-makers: Robin Johannsen, Tim Hawkins, Luke Hughes Ltd Services Consultant: Chris Reading Heating Contractor: RS Mechanical Ltd Electrical Contractors: Lowe & Oliver Ltd

Brass Plaque Award – The Bridge @ RHACC:
Creation of flexible space in the building at the back of the former Magistrates’ Court for community and college use

Client Richmond and Hillcroft Adult Community College Architect 3BM Contractors Fusion Project Management Noble House

Commendation – Wakefield Road Bus Station:
Development of new bus shelters for passengers allowing better accessibility and protection against the weather

Commendation – Entrance to the Old Deer Park Car Park:
Installation of wooden pillars and landscaping at car park entrance to replace previous old metal barriers

Client London Borough of Richmond upon Thames Contractor Cristi Popa Stakeholder Old Deer Park Working Group Funding Richmond Society Kew Society Friends of Richmond Green Friends of Old Deer Park

With many thanks to Michael Izett and the Parish of Richmond for the photos.