Redland's Grand Design

Snapdragons Redland has received a special delivery of not one, but two, shiny new awards to hang in the atrium. We are very proud that the beautiful Redland refurbishment, which was nominated by Bristol City Council Building Control for The LABC Regional Building Excellence Awards, was a regional winner in two categories: Best Public Service Building and Best Educational Building.

The LABC Awards area are the largest business to business awards in the UK and we are incredibly happy to have been recognised. Next step is the national finals, so we’ll keep you posted. Incidentally, last year’s overall winner of the Best Public Service Building was the highly praised SS Great Britain Trust Building on Bristol’s Harbourside so we feel we are in great company.

The building prior to development

According to Paul Everall CBE, Chief Executive at LABC, "These awards are different. They aren’t about good looks or fancy design (although many winners incorporate both). They are about quality and standards. No other building awards look at how well buildings are put together from start to finish and the skills and competencies of those who design and construct them. We are immensely proud of everyone involved – they show the way ahead for the industry."

So, many congratulations to our Bristol-based architect William Durman and construction company Oakland Construction who worked so hard on designing and building such a sensitive conversion in the Cotham and Redland conservation area. Particular praise is due for the design of the airy, glass atrium which links the previously detached Victorian villas combining sleek modernity without compromising the original buildings.