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Royal Incorporation of Architects in Scotland announces ‘strong’ awards shortlist

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The Royal Incorporation of Architects in Scotland (RIAS) has announced a 27 strong shortlist for its 2017 awards.

The judging panel for this year includes Karen Anderson FRIAS (Timber representative), Lorraine Landels Hon FRIAS, Stuart McKnight RIBA, MUMA (representing the Royal Institute of British Architects) and Ole Wiig FRIAS.

Willie Watt, President of the RIAS, said: “Year on year the quality of Scottish Architecture is on the rise. Despite an economic climate which continues to squeeze fees and challenge professionals’ ability to deliver, Scotland’s architects are delivering work of truly international quality to serve our citizens and communities.

“Last year’s Festival of Architecture shone a bright light on both historic and contemporary Scottish buildings, literally highlighting a tradition of excellence. That tradition continues and as this brilliant shortlist demonstrates, Scotland’s architecture is in very good heart.”

The shortlist for Scotland comprises the following buildings (listed alphabetically):

Aerial Adventures, East Kilbride

Taylor Architecture Practice Ltd (T.A.P.)

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This ‘Hub’ provides a mix of activities which complement the original retail environment, a ‘Hi-Ride assault course, a climbing wall, a café and adventure play

City of Glasgow College – City Campus, Glasgow

Michael Laird Architects / Reiach and Hall Architects

This complex of buildings in themselves constitute a ‘city’ within the city, with high-tech classrooms, lecture theatres and specialist facilities.
This complex of buildings in themselves constitute a ‘city’ within the city, with high-tech classrooms, lecture theatres and specialist facilities.

Dalkeith Corn Exchange, Dalkeith

Michael Laird Architects

This formerly abandoned Jacobean-style, market hall, has been fully refurbished, made accessible to all and brought back into positive public use.
This formerly abandoned Jacobean-style, market hall, has been fully refurbished, made accessible to all and brought back into positive public use.

Due West, Argyll & Bute

cameronwebster architects

This home maximises stunning views from a spectacular cliff-top location, providing shelter, intimacy and a sunny, glazed, living area.
This home maximises stunning views from a spectacular cliff-top location, providing shelter, intimacy and a sunny, glazed, living area.

Dunfermline Carnegie Library & Galleries, Dunfermline (contract value: £9.1m)

Richard Murphy Architects

Museum space, art galleries, a local history reading room, children’s library, café and meeting rooms are integrated with the world’s first Andrew Carnegie Library.
Museum space, art galleries, a local history reading room, children’s library, café and meeting rooms are integrated with the world’s first Andrew Carnegie Library.

Eastwood Health and Care Centre, Glasgow (contract value: £12.1m)

Hoskins Architects

NHS, Council run services and four GP practices are deftly brought together in this innovative community ‘Hub’.
NHS, Council run services and four GP practices are deftly brought together in this innovative community ‘Hub’.

Edinburgh Road, Musselburgh

A449 LTD

Built into the sea wall at Musselburgh, a new timber-clad extension, overlooking the beach, houses double height living, kitchen and dining spaces.
Built into the sea wall at Musselburgh, a new timber-clad extension, overlooking the beach, houses double height living, kitchen and dining spaces.

Fernaig Cottage, Wester Ross

Scampton and Barnett Architects

This project involved the renovation, adaption and extension of a dilapidated former shepherd’s longhouse. Original stone walls were retained.
This project involved the renovation, adaption and extension of a dilapidated former shepherd’s longhouse. Original stone walls were retained.

FetLor Youth Club, Edinburgh (contract value: £1.5m)

James Robertson Architect

The clients sought a building quick to construct, economical, easily maintained and robust, on a tight budget, giving members and staff the special character they wanted.
The clients sought a building quick to construct, economical, easily maintained and robust, on a tight budget, giving members and staff the special character they wanted.

Glendale Primary School and Bunsgoil Ghàidhlig Ghleann Dail, Glasgow (contract value: £12.2m)

Glasgow City Council – DRS Project Management & Design

The key challenge was integrating two school populations while maintaining individual identities. A central atrium and a flexible assembly/gym/dining /drama hall are shared.
The key challenge was integrating two school populations while maintaining individual identities. A central atrium and a flexible assembly/gym/dining /drama hall are shared.

Holyrood North Student Accommodation and Outreach Centre, Edinburgh (contract value: £47m)

jmarchitects and Oberlanders Architects

This is a new village within the medieval plan of Edinburgh Old Town. Lost streets and passageways are reinstated, providing more than 1100 student rooms.
This is a new village within the medieval plan of Edinburgh Old Town. Lost streets and passageways are reinstated, providing more than 1100 student rooms.

INEOS Headquarters, Grangemouth

Michael Laird Architects

This new landmark reinforces corporate identity and will serve as a catalyst for future development in an understated, elegant building.
This new landmark reinforces corporate identity and will serve as a catalyst for future development in an understated, elegant building.

James Gillespie’s Campus, Edinburgh (contract value: £28.5m)

jmarchitects

Five new buildings vary from single to three storeys to create transformational teaching spaces from a simple palette of materials.
Five new buildings vary from single to three storeys to create transformational teaching spaces from a simple palette of materials.

Moray Place, Edinburgh

Somner Macdonald Architects

The challenge was to create “one of the best apartments in Edinburgh”, respecting the original building while considering concerns about city living.
The challenge was to create “one of the best apartments in Edinburgh”, respecting the original building while considering concerns about city living.

Newhouse of Auchengree, North Ayrshire

Ann Nisbet Studio

This contemporary farmhouse draws on North Ayrshire’s rural vernacular to create a building that reflects the special architectural identity of the area.
This contemporary farmhouse draws on North Ayrshire’s rural vernacular to create a building that reflects the special architectural identity of the area.

Noss Primary School, Wick

Ryder Architecture

This new primary is composed of a series of extruded linear wings accommodating a series of dynamic internal and external spaces.
This new primary is composed of a series of extruded linear wings accommodating a series of dynamic internal and external spaces.

Oriam – Scotland’s Sports Performance Centre, Edinburgh (contract value: £24m)

Reiach and Hall Architects

Designed for high-performance athletes as well as students and the public, Oriam is organised along two parallel linear routes, separate by an indoor 3g pitch.
Designed for high-performance athletes as well as students and the public, Oriam is organised along two parallel linear routes, separate by an indoor 3g pitch.

Pennywell Residential Regeneration, Edinburgh

Barton Wilmore

These apartment blocks are designed to be tenure “blind”, with no visual distinction between affordable rented and for sale. Zinc-clad “feature gables” add visual interest.
These apartment blocks are designed to be tenure “blind”, with no visual distinction between affordable rented and for sale. Zinc-clad “feature gables” add visual interest.

Portobello High School, Edinburgh (contract value: £30m)

jmarchitects

This is the largest capacity high school in Edinburgh, catering for 1400 pupils. The plan encourages departmental collaboration and independent learning.
This is the largest capacity high school in Edinburgh, catering for 1400 pupils. The plan encourages departmental collaboration and independent learning.

Powis Place, Aberdeen (contract value: £10.5m)

Carson & Partners

This student accommodation features a sheltered forecourt, a glazed common room and reception areas. The, six-storey, building accommodates nearly 200 students.
This student accommodation features a sheltered forecourt, a glazed common room and reception areas. The, six-storey, building accommodates nearly 200 students.

Rockvilla – National Theatre of Scotland HQ, Glasgow (contract value: 4.9m)

Hoskins Architects

This base for National Theatre of Scotland brings together formerly scattered departments. The building’s industrial aesthetic is appropriate for the vision of a “creative factory”.
This base for National Theatre of Scotland brings together formerly scattered departments. The building’s industrial aesthetic is appropriate for the vision of a “creative factory”.

Rosefield Home Studio, Edinburgh (contract value: £33k)

Chambers McMillan Architects Ltd

This workshop, studio, den and sleepover space for children and adults to hang-out, was converted from a stone garage at the end of the garden.
This workshop, studio, den and sleepover space for children and adults to hang-out, was converted from a stone garage at the end of the garden.

Ruins Studio, Dumfries (contract value: £430k)

Lily Jencks Studio + Nathanael Dorent

This rural “refuge” rises from the ruins of a 19th century farm. The curvilinear interior embraces kitchen, study, lounge and dining, ‘delaminating’ to create private rooms.
This rural “refuge” rises from the ruins of a 19th century farm. The curvilinear interior embraces kitchen, study, lounge and dining, ‘delaminating’ to create private rooms.

Scottish National Waterski Centre, Dunfermline (contract value: £125k)

Taylor Architecture Practice Ltd (T.A.P.)

This reworking of the original, multi-use, building at the loch-side waterski centre at Townhill Country Park is a bright and expansive space to match skiers.
This reworking of the original, multi-use, building at the loch-side waterski centre at Townhill Country Park is a bright and expansive space to match skiers.

Thistle Foundation Centre of Wellbeing, Edinburgh

3DReid

This facility offers a warm and welcoming environment to support those with disabilities, helping them to live independent lives in their own homes.
This facility offers a warm and welcoming environment to support those with disabilities, helping them to live independent lives in their own homes.

Tinhouse, Isle of Skye (contract value: £110k)

Rural Design

Tinhouse celebrates the corrugated metal sheeting commonly used in agricultural buildings in a contemporary way. Internally, timber, concrete and plywood add to the ‘handmade’ palette.
Tinhouse celebrates the corrugated metal sheeting commonly used in agricultural buildings in a contemporary way. Internally, timber, concrete and plywood add to the ‘handmade’ palette.

Windmill Community Campus, Kirkcaldy (contract value: £26.5m)

Fife Council Property Services

This community campus in Kirkcaldy integrates Viewforth High School, Rosslyn ASN School, a public library and a Council customer service-point around a central internal ‘street.’
This community campus in Kirkcaldy integrates Viewforth High School, Rosslyn ASN School, a public library and a Council customer service-point around a central internal ‘street.’

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