2005 Best Private Housing Development
The Matrix, Glasgow
Architect: Davis Duncan Architects
Brickwork contractor: Morrison Construction
Brick: Rosendale Smooth Red & Carnforth Smooth Cream / Hanson Building Products
The judges were greatly impressed by this competition winning, city centre development of 73 apartments, café/bar and office accommodation. The good choice of brick and fine detailing are evident en masse in the attractively landscaped courtyard and main road elevations. The result is a powerful urban landmark that is on a par with the best contemporary residential developments.
Finalists
Arcadian Place, London
Architect: T P Bennett Architects
Brickwork contractor: Owen Contractors
Brick: Regency Red & Hanson Red Bank Appleby Multi
Brick House, London
Architect: Caruso St John Architects
Brickwork contractor: Liberty Brickwork
Brick: Selected Dark Stocks / Freshfield Lane Brickworks
Ashley Park, Ashley, nr Kings Sombourne, Stockbridge, Hants
Architect: Robert Adam Architects
Brickwork contractor: A.R.T.
Brick: Terca Barton Buff Stock / Wienerberger
Woods End (Block 2), Didsbury, Manchester
Architect: MBLC
Brickwork contractor: RAD Plant
Brick: Terca Olde Cheshire Red Multi / Wienerberger
BowZed, Tomlins Grove, London
Architect: BDA/ZedFactory Ltd
Brickwork contractor: Toweregion Ltd
Brick: Fireborn & Funton Second Hard Stocks / Ibstock Brick
Weekday Cross, Lace Market, Nottingham
Architect: Benoy
Brickwork contractor: Head Brickwork
Brick: Manchester Red / Hanson Building Products
Lye Corner House, Cutlers Green, Essex
Architect: Snell David Architects
Brickwork contractor: H&H Builders (Blackpool) / Savill Brickwork (Essex)
Brick: Avellino Black and Aversa White Clay Blocks / Hanson Building Products