2022 EAA Awards for Architecture

LARGE PROJECT AWARD

WINNER

PAGE\PARK ARCHITECTS

GREAT TAPESTRY OF SCOTLAND

JUDGES’ COMMENTS

“The Great Tapestry of Scotland Gallery is a fine resolution of exhibit and building. The layout of the exhibition space allows the Great Tapestry itself to be taken in part or in whole at the pace of the observer; by breaking up the linear exhibition into a series of spaces, it encourages unexpected connections across the room, a pattern of interactions sheltered under its sculptural, unbroken roof form. The location of the building in Galashiels town centre is quite special. Following the footprint of a previous building, it projects beyond the building line to act as a central node connecting Channel Street and High Street. The design of the building makes good use of this unique condition by landing the stair at this corner, with commanding aspects over all sides of the town centre. Like many towns, Galashiels has suffered with changes in retail behaviour, and it is clear even so soon after opening that this project is helping to breathe new life into the struggling commercial heart of this important historic town.”

COMMENDATION

KONISHI GAFFNEY

GREYFRIARS CHARTERIS CENTRE

JUDGES’ COMMENTS

“A key aspect of the brief for the Charteris Centre was to open the building up to the street and highlight the richness of the community contained within; it takes a complex maze of introspective buildings and reshapes it in a transparent and accessible way. This is a complex building, which weaves together a number of existing and historic buildings into a diverse range of spaces designed to operate independently to house the rich programme of activities that the Charteris centre supports; following good conservation principles, the changes are focussed in particular areas of the plan to allow key existing spaces to retain their original shape and character. There is an attention to detail throughout in the architect’s approach, effectively unifying a range of spaces through a common material palette. New details, while not overtly symbolic, seem to resonate with the ecclesiastical nature of the historic church. The finished building is public and welcoming, and allows the Greyfriars Charteris community to deliver on the diverse programme of groups, events and activities which they support.“

Many thanks to Bauder, the sponsor of the EAA Large Project Award 2021

SHORT-LISTED PROJECTS

The four short listed projects are (left to right above):

Canaan Lane Primary School  - Holmes Miller Architects

Greyfriars Charteris Centre – Konishi Gaffney

Great Tapestry of Scotland – Page\Park Architects

Meadowbank Sports Centre – Holmes Miller Architects

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Congratulations to all short listed project teams!