Supreme Award for the Velodrome December 5, 2011
On Friday 18th November the Velodrome took home two awards and a commendation for sustainability at the Institute of Structural Engineers annual awards ceremony. Along with the Award for Sports Structures the Velodrome won the highly acclaimed Supreme Award for structural engineering excellence presented to Expedition Engineering.
The judges said "As with so many Supreme Award winners before it, there is a sense of 'rightness' to this building that it is a rare but undeniable quality... It demonstrates outstanding creativity and uniqueness in its combination of the art and science of engineering"
Sports Architect of Year Award November 21, 2011
Last week Hopkins Architects received the BD Sports Architect of the Year Award 2011. It was the second time in 5 years the practice has been acknowledged with the prize...
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Brick Award Win November 4, 2011
The Newton & Arkwright Buildings at Nottingham Trent University were selected as the 'Best Refurbishment and Renovation Project' at the 2011 Brick Awards ceremony held in central London on 2nd...
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University of East London Building Commences November 3, 2011
Work has commenced on site for the New Stratford Library facility at the University of East London and was marked this week with a ceremonial 'turning of the turf'. Due...
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Prime Minister's Better Public Building Award October 14, 2011
On Wednesday 12th October the London 2012 Velodrome won the Prime Minister's Better Public Building Award at the British Construction Industry's annual prize giving dinner. The Prime Minister's Award takes...
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St George's Chapel Topping Out October 7, 2011
Earlier this week The Mayor and Mayoress of Great Yarmouth performed a traditional topping out ceremony at St George's Chapel, Great Yarmouth, by pouring a bottle of beer over the...
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Velodrome wins People's Vote at Stirling Prize October 3, 2011
On Friday 30th September, the RIBA announced that the result of the Stirling Prize 'People's Poll' was a clear win for the Velodrome with 63% of the vote. 'We set...
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East Midlands RIBA Award September 30, 2011
At the East Region RIBA Awards ceremony held in Leicester on Thursday 22nd September The Newton and Arkwright buildings won one of the Regional RIBA awards presented that evening and...
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New Hospital for Circle Partnership September 30, 2011
Hopkins are currently working on an outline planning permission for a new hospital for Circle Partnership in Bournemouth. The new hospital will be infused with natural light and include a...
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Wood Awards Commendation September 28, 2011
On 27th September 2011 The Apex at The Arc, Bury St Edmunds won a 'Highly Recommended' Wood Award for the Commercial & Public Access Sector. The Apex is a flexible...
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