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Contents
Director’s welcome4

Winners’ overview5

Building Conservation         6–7

Commercial                    8–9

Community Benefit           10–11

Design through Innovation   14–15

Infrastructure              16–17

Regeneration                20–21

Residential                 22–23

Tourism & Leisure           24–25

Project of the Year         26–27

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Director’s introduction
Every year the calibre and                    Our judging panel found shortlisting and       Sponsor the RICS Awards 2019,
                                              deciding upon the eight category winners       Northern Ireland
number of entries in to the                   particularly tough, not to mention which
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                                              Project of the Year 2018, Northern Ireland.
me and this year was no                       Congratulations to The Tropical Ravine,
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                                                                                             with the world’s leading professional
                                              Thanks must go to the judges for taking
projects highlighted the                      time out of their busy schedule to visit and
                                                                                             body in land, real estate, construction
                                                                                             and infrastructure.
varied range of disciplines                   assess each project to find our worthy
                                              winners. A big thank you also to all our       For further information please
within our profession as                      sponsors who made the ceremony such a          contact Susan Mason
well as how this work                         wonderful occasion.                            t +44(0)28 9032 2877
                                                                                             e smason@rics.org
impacts our local                             All category winners will go on to compete
                                              against other regional winners at the RICS
communities.                                  Awards 2018 Grand Final in November, for
                                              the chance to be crowned the overall UK
The talent of our region’s professionals is
                                              winner in their respective category and vie
amazing and I would like to thank all those
                                              for the much-coveted Project of the Year
who took the time to enter the RICS
                                              award. I wish them all the very best in
Awards, Northern Ireland and showcase
                                              representing Northern Ireland and showing
their stunning work. The work, expertise
                                              the world just what RICS professionals
and professionalism of chartered surveyors
                                              within our region can accomplish.
ensures the best projects and value for
end users and communities.
                                              Susan Mason
                                              Acting Regional Director,
                                              RICS Northern Ireland

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Winners’ overview                                                                                       Sponsors and
                                                                                                        supporters of the
Once again the RICS Awards 2018, Northern Ireland was an                                                RICS Awards 2018,
outstanding and inspiring evening. The awards continue to
attract pioneering entries from all over the region and this
                                                                                                        Northern Ireland
year was no exception.
                                                                                                        Category sponsors
Across the following pages you will see many examples of the exceptional talent and
vision which make Northern Ireland a fantastic place to live, work and, of course, visit.

The eight category winners – Building Conservation, Commercial, Community Benefit,
Design through Innovation, Infrastructure, Regeneration, Residential and Tourism &
Leisure – will now progress to the RICS Awards 2018 Grand Final in November to be held
at The Brewery, London.

The full list of winning projects is:
Building Conservation                             Regeneration
Winner                                            Winner
The Tropical Ravine, Belfast                      Newry Leisure Centre, Northern Ireland

Commercial                                        Highly Commended
Winner                                            The Pump House, Portadown
Colby House, Belfast
                                                  Residential
Community Benefit                                 Winner
Winner                                            Rathgill, Bangor                                      Networking reception sponsor
John Paul II Primary School, Belfast
                                                  Tourism & Leisure
Highly Commended                                  Winner
Connswater Community Greenway,                    Titanic Hotel, Belfast
Belfast

Design through Innovation
Winner
Omagh Hospital & Primary Care Complex,
Omagh

Infrastructure
Winner
Enniskillen Ambulance Station, County
Fermanagh

Inspiring
winners
The RICS Awards 2017
were full of spectacular            Kelvin Hall Refurbishment,             CUBRIC (Cardiff University Brain    The GlaxoSmithKline Carbon Neutral
                                    Glasgow,                               Research Imaging Centre),           Laboratories for Sustainable Chemistry,
projects – here are                 Scotland                               Cardiff, Wales                      Nottingham, East Midlands
some Project of the
Year winners:
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Building Conservation
 This award honours excellent work in the conservation of a single bui
 renovation or conversion to a new or original use.

Winner
The Tropical Ravine, Belfast

Surveyor:             Currie & Brown
                      Holdings Ltd
Architect:            Hall Black Douglas
                      Architects
Developer/Contractor: McAleer & Teague
Owner/Client:         Belfast City Council
Nominated by:         Belfast City Council

The Tropical Ravine is a unique and
nationally significant Victorian building
which houses an equally noteworthy
collection of tropical and temperate plants.
Being one of the few examples of its type,
it has played a pivotal role in Belfast’s
cultural social life for over 120 years.
Belfast City Council, with significant
Heritage Lottery Fund support, has
restored it back to its former glory, with a
modern 21st century twist that will see it
become one of Belfast’s most popular
tourist attractions.

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ilding or structure or a group of buildings or structures and covers

     The judges said
     Many visitors to Botanic Gardens in past years would not have known this
     Victorian building had existed for 120 years. Belfast City Council, Friends of
     Botanic and the Heritage Lottery Fund have transformed this unique national
     treasure and propelled it into the 21st century. A strong conservation team
     have nurtured it through dramatic change, enhanced its use whilst
     consistently respecting its historic fabric. The story it now tells and welcomes
     you to share in is a model of best practice.

     Shortlisted
     Ballycopeland Windmill,                 The Pump House,                           Titanic Hotel,
     Newtownards                             Portadown                                 Belfast
     Nominated by Mann Williams Consulting   Nominated by Armagh City, Banbridge and   Nominated by
     Civil and Structural Engineers          Craigavon Borough Council                 RMI Architects

     Deerpark Cottage,                       The Tropical Ravine,                      Union Theological College,
     Bellaghy                                Belfast                                   Belfast
     Nominated by                            Nominated by                              Nominated by
     Patrick Bradley Architects              Belfast City Council                      Alastair Coey Architects

     One Sussex Place,
     Belfast
     Nominated by
     Hamilton Architects

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Commercial
 This award honours an outstanding commercial property developme
 looking for evidence of a commercially successful project.

Winner
Colby House, Belfast

Surveyor:             Hood McGowan Kirk
                      LLP
Architect:            CPD Architect Branch
                      / Gregory Architects /
                      WDR & RT Taggart
Developer/Contractor: JH Turkington & Sons
Owner/Client:         NISRA
Nominated by:         Hood McGowan Kirk
                      LLP
Colby House reconfiguration for Northern
Ireland Statistics and Research Agency
(NISRA) involved a turnkey design and
construct contract providing 34,500 sq ft of
Grade A office accommodation. The
works included complete replacement of
the external envelope and construction of
a three-storey extension with a stunning
feature entrance piazza and under croft
accommodation. Internally, the building
was stripped out and refitted to provide
21st century facilities in accordance with
the Workplace 2010 design and
construction performance specification.
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ent whether retail, office, leisure, industrial or mixed use. We are

      The judges said
      The refurbishment of Colby House is an exemplar commercial project with
      the use of excellent design to enable the staff from four government
      buildings to be relocated to occupy one building. The project has converted a
      very unattractive building into 34,500 sq ft of Grade A office accommodation,
      fully refitted to provide 21st century facilities in accordance with 2010 design
      and construction performance specification. The well designed, flexible,
      modern and bright internal space actively contribute to the well-being and
      productivity of staff. The reuse of the original structural frame and inclusion
      of technology such as photovoltaic array at roof level takes both commercial
      viability and sustainability into consideration.

      Shortlisted
      Bunzl Ireland,              LacPatrick Dairy Technology Centre,    The Weaving Works,
      Armagh                      Artigarvan                             Belfast
      Nominated by                Nominated by                           Nominated by
      Alan Patterson Design LLP   Woodvale Construction                  RMI Architects

      Colby House,                New Laser Testing Facility,            Ulster Carpets Dye House,
      Belfast                     Carrickfergus                          Craigavon
      Nominated by                Nominated by                           Nominated by
      Hood McGowan Kirk LLP       Teague & Sally Ltd                     RMI Architects

      Fallahogey Studio,
      Kilrea
      Nominated by
      McGarry-Moon Architects

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Community Benefit
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Winner
John Paul II Primary School, Belfast

Surveyor:               Edmond Shipway
Architect:              d-on architects
Developer/Contractor:   Connolly & Fee
Owner/Client:           Edmund Rice
                        Schools Trust (NI)
                        Ltd
Nominated by:           d-on architects

John Paul II Primary School is situated in
the most socially-deprived ward of the UK.
This community have rarely experienced
the physical manifestation of state
intervention in changing the lives of people.
However, this new addition has not only
become a new beacon of hope, but has
helped the community set new standards
and higher its expectations. It is hoped
that this project will put future capital
works programs under pressure to deliver
to the same high standard.

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      The judges said
      This area of west Belfast is one of the most economically and socially
      challenged districts in the UK and Ireland. Generations of unemployment,
      sectarian strife and poverty have been alleviated by the stability and
      optimism of Pope John Paul II Primary School. Its dedication to and
      engagement with parents and families has been greatly enhanced and
      amplified thanks to the modest investment in this block with four new
      classrooms.

      Shortlisted
      Connswater Community Greenway,                   Killean Primary School,     St. Bronagh’s Primary School,
      Belfast                                          Newry                       Rostrevor
      Nominated by                                     Nominated by                Nominated by
      Belfast City Council                             d-on architects             d-on architects

      Foyle College, Ebrington Primary School &        Portaferry Market House,    Tannaghmore Primary School,
      Nursery                                          Co Down                     Lurgan
      Nominated by                                     Nominated by                Nominated by
      WYG                                              Hamilton Architects         Glasgiven Contracts Ltd

      John Paul II Primary School,                     St Mary’s Primary School,
      Belfast                                          Banbridge
      Nominated by                                     Nominated by
      d-on architects                                  Glasgiven Contracts Ltd

      Highly Commended
      Connswater Community Greenway, Belfast

      Surveyor:               Belfast City Council
      Architect:              Paul Hogarth Architect
      Developer/Contractor:   Farrans Construction
      Owner/Client:           Belfast City Council
      Nominated by:           Belfast City Council

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Design through Innovation
 This award honours the use of outstanding innovation in designing a
 creativity and innovative design have enhanced a project across a wid

Winner
Omagh Hospital & Primary Care
Complex, Omagh

Surveyor:             WH Stephens
Architect:            TODD Architects,
                      with Hall Black
                      Douglas
Developer/Contractor: McLaughlin and
                      Harvey
Owner/Client:         Western Health and
                      Social Care Trust
Nominated by:         TODD Architects
Omagh Hospital and Primary Care
Complex is a new model of healthcare
provision, unique to the UK in how services
are delivered on one site. The key
underlying design drivers were delivering
an innovative and fresh approach,
combined with a vision for a holistic
environment for healing. Extensive client
and end-user engagement from inception,
resulted in a project which delivers
exemplary building quality, while
simultaneously reducing running costs and
creating a sense of community.
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a successful project. The Judges will look for evidence that use of
 de range of criteria.

      The judges said
      This project showcases revolutionary improvements in the efficient and
      holistic delivery of community care services at a single location. The
      therapeutic environment includes 40 ensuite single bed “wards” with
      balconies; four local GP practices sharing health professionals; a range of
      outpatient treatments; hospital and community pharmacies; training and
      community outreach facilities. The sustainable two and three storey mainly
      brick building is a series of pavilions and planted courtyards which make it
      bright and welcoming, creating a real feel good factor for the local
      community.

      Shortlisted
      Better Gym,               Fallahogey Studio,         Omagh Hospital & Primary Care Complex,
      Belfast                   Kilrea                     Omagh
      Nominated by              Nominated by               Nominated by
      Glasgiven Contracts Ltd   McGarry-Moon Architects    TODD Architects

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Infrastructure
 This award will recognise the excellent achievement by a project or p
 projects that deliver essential facilities, services or organisational str

Winner
Enniskillen Ambulance Station,
County Fermanagh

Surveyor:             Currie & Brown
                      Holdings Ltd
Architect:            Todd Architects
Developer/Contractor: FORRME Ltd
Owner/Client:         Northern Ireland
                      Ambulance Service
Nominated by:         Donaghmore
                      Construction
The new Ambulance Station in Enniskillen
is an outstanding infrastructure project.
Spread over 1,400m2, the facility provides
a functional yet calming environment for
staff & visitors, who are routinely subjected
to traumatic experiences. Situated on the
former Erne Hospital site, the Station is
strategically located to serve Enniskillen &
the surrounding areas within an 8 minute
response target. The design of the building
places emphasis on facilitating the rapid
response times, whilst also integrating
NIAS into the community it serves.

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programme of infrastructure works. Infrastructure works include any
 ructures.

     The judges said
     The new Northern Ireland Ambulance Service Station is ground breaking,
     innovative and representative of how future stations will be. A passionate
     station manager John McClintock focuses on the operational advantages of
     a bespoke station which thanks to its design and location means his crews
     can achieve tough 8 minute call out times. But he also points to the dignity
     and pride such a built environment provides its personnel for whom it
     represents its acknowledgement of their extremely harsh working conditions.

     Shortlisted
     Connswater Community Greenway,   Enniskillen Ambulance Station, County   Omagh Hospital & Primary Care Complex,
     Belfast                          Fermanagh                               Omagh
     Nominated by                     Nominated by                            Nominated by
     Belfast City Council             Donaghmore Construction                 TODD Architects

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Regeneration
 This award honours exceptional improvements to urban, rural or coa
 conserved or improved the built or natural environment in a way that

Winner
Newry Leisure Centre, Northern
Ireland

Surveyor:             Currie & Brown
                      Holdings Ltd
Architect:            Kennedy FitzGerald
                      Architects LLP
Developer/Contractor: Felix O’Hare Ltd
Owner/Client:         Newry, Mourne and
                      Down District Council
Nominated by:         Kennedy FitzGerald
Following an RSUA design competition,
the practice was awarded the commission
to design a new multi–purpose leisure
centre. A two–phase design concept was
developed in response to site and budget
constraints, with the building achieving
completion in October 2017. The new
centre combines numerous facilities that
were previously spread across the city.
This includes an 8 lane short course
competition standard swimming pool with
moving floor, a vitality suite, café, two large
sports halls, fitness suites and fitness
studios.
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astal areas. We are looking for evidence to show that the scheme has
t has contributed to the viability of the area.

      The judges said
      Newry Leisure Centre demonstrates excellence in urban regeneration and
      design. The Council, Design and Construction teams are to be commended in
      their development of a striking structure, which is a focus for the local and
      wider community. The project team have enhanced the urban fabric of Newry,
      proving the potential of further regeneration and town centre use.
      This project (constructed over 2 phases) is an exemplar of regeneration
      driven by stakeholder needs and consultation.

      Shortlisted
      Foyle College,                                 Rosemount Mews,                 The Pump House, Portadown
      Ebrington Primary School & Nursery             Greyabbey                       Nominated by Armagh City, Banbridge and
      Nominated by                                   Nominated by                    Craigavon Borough Council
      WYG                                            GM Design Associates Ltd
                                                                                     The Weaving Works,
      Newry Leisure Centre,                          St. Bronagh’s Primary School,   Belfast
      Northern Ireland                               Rostrevor                       Nominated by
      Nominated by                                   Nominated by                    RMI Architects
      Kennedy FitzGerald Architects LLP              d-on architects

      One Sussex Place,
      Belfast
      Nominated by
      Hamilton Architects

      Highly Commended
      The Pump House, Portadown

      Surveyor:               Faithful+Gould
      Architect:              McAdam Design Ltd
      Developer/Contractor:   Moss Construction
      Owner/Client:           Armagh City, Banbridge and
                              Craigavon Borough Council
      Nominated by:           Armagh City, Banbridge and
                              Craigavon Borough Council

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Residential
 This award honours an outstanding residential development of either
 We are looking for evidence of a successful project across a wide ran

Winner
Rathgill, Bangor

Surveyor:             Naylor & Devlin
Architect:            JNP Architects
Developer/Contractor: Kelly Brothers (Ph1)
                      Hugh J O’Boyle (Ph2)
Owner/Client:         Radius Housing
Nominated by:         Radius Housing
Radius Housing’s development at Rathgill
Bangor, County Down provides a total of
199 new homes. It is an exemplar
residential scheme which is underpinned
by design best practise innovation
,sustainability and integration with the
established surrounding community.
Constructed over two phases, the scheme
comprises 179 well designed family
homes for social rent including 20 bespoke
complex needs properties; 20 private
affordable homes for sale; a sensory play
park and extended wetlands area as well
as a local neighbourhood shop.

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er a single building or overall scheme, either new build or conversion.
nge of criteria.

      The judges said
      This well-designed scheme of mixed-tenure family units on 7.75 hectares
      caught the attention of judges for a variety of reasons. It is a ready-made
      mixed community that took two years to plan and two years to build at a cost
      of £22.5m. The judges were impressed with the extent of community
      consultation and the account taken of the ecology of the site.
      Accommodation is laid out in an attractive style with emphasis on privacy,
      green space and pedestrian connectivity to encourage better linkages to
      established local amenities.

      Shortlisted
      Beltoy House,                  Deerpark Cottage,            Rosemount Mews,
      Carrickfergus                  Bellaghy                     Greyabbey
      Nominated by                   Nominated by                 Nominated by
      2020 Architects                Patrick Bradley Architects   GM Design Associates Ltd

      Catherine Place,               Rathgill,                    Sloan Street,
      Bangor                         Bangor                       Lisburn
      Nominated by                   Nominated by                 Nominated by
      Urban Property Solutions Ltd   Radius Housing               RMI Architects

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Tourism & Leisure
 This award honours projects that make an outstanding contribution

Winner
Titanic Hotel, Belfast

Surveyor:             Sammon Surveyors
Architect:            RMI Architects
Developer/Contractor: Abercorn
                      Construction
Owner/Client:         Conservation
                      Consultant: Consarc
                      Design Group
Nominated by:         RMI Architects /
                      Sammon Surveyors
The Harland & Wolff Drawing Offices &
Headquarters building was built over 100
years ago. In 2012, Titanic Foundation
signed a temporary lease of the building to
secure its viable future. RMI Architects was
tasked with the brief to find a new use for
the building that was sympathetic to the
historic fabric, and to the important part it
had played in Belfast’s Shipbuilding past.
Sammon Surveyors unlocked one of the
first HLF Heritage Enterprise Grants in the
UK demonstrating how a £5million grant
could lever out £28million private funds.

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to tourism and leisure facilities in the region or their locality.

     The judges said
     Building on a successful brand is challenging and this project excels in the
     manner that it complements and adds to the Titanic name. It is stylish not
     overstated, it is respectful not humble and most critically it brings a unique
     piece of Belfast’s history into contemporary life. The participation of local
     residents and staff in sharing the human stories is exemplary. It is exceeding
     commercial projections and is an attraction in itself. A truly exceptional
     addition to Belfast’s tourism offer.

     Shortlisted
     Belfast City Hall Exhibition,       Rainey Endowed Sports Complex,           Titanic Hotel,
     Belfast                             Magherafelt                              Belfast
     Nominated by                        Nominated by                             Nominated by
     Belfast City Council                Hood McGowan Kirk LLP                    RMI Architects /Sammon Surveyors

     Newry Leisure Centre,               Silverbirch Hotel,
     Northern Ireland                    Omagh
     Nominated by                        Nominated by
     Kennedy FitzGerald Architects LLP   Lowry Building & Civil Engineering Ltd

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Project of the Year
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Winner
The Tropical Ravine, Belfast

Surveyor:             Currie & Brown
                      Holdings Ltd
Architect:            Hall Black Douglas
                      Architects
Developer/Contractor: McAleer & Teague
Owner/Client:         Belfast City Council
Nominated by:         Belfast City Council

The Tropical Ravine is a unique and
nationally-significant Victorian building
which houses an equally noteworthy
collection of tropical and temperate plants.
It is one of the few examples of its type,
unique in horticultural terms, and has
played a pivotal role in Belfast’s cultural
social life for over 120 years. In 2016, with
significant HLF support, a restoration
project commenced.

A substantial programme of works was
completed as part of this restoration
project. The new patent roof glazing
restores the original ridge lantern profile
and the symmetry of the original brick and
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     sandstone gable. It comprises a single         The main focus has been to stabilise the        early stages of the project; in addition,
     pane of toughened horticultural glass set      existing masonry and steel superstructure,      major temporary steel support structures
     within an elegant aluminum profile which       restore the building’s elevations and roof to   akin to ‘bridges’ were needed to span
     rests on a new steel A-frame structure         their former grandeur and reinstate efficient   between both sides of the building to
     located above each restored steel roof         M&E services installations. All the original    prevent the brick superstructure collapsing
     truss and in turn supports a new               brickwork has been retained with the            inwards. Important architectural features
     suspended steel-framed maintenance             addition of reconstructed brick panels and      such as the suspended maintenance
     gantry running the full length of the          gable peak to restore the symmetry of the       gantry, projecting viewing platform and the
     building. All retained steel has been          main elevation. This also justified the         reconstructed waterfall, cascade and pool
     shot-blasted back to its base metal and        reinstatement of the original raised lantern    all add charm and functionality. The
     repainted. An array of motorised roof          roof profile that had been removed in the       frameless glass screens also achieve
     blinds can be deployed to deflect              1970s.                                          elegant transparency and
     unwanted solar gains or reduce heat                                                            compartmentation within the building.
                                                    Whereas masonry has been reconstructed
     losses. The new services installations have
                                                    with ‘brick specials’ to match verifiable       During the course of the project, the
     been specified to withstand the aggressive
                                                    details, i.e. at projecting eaves and string    contractor provided apprenticeships and a
     tropical environment and are generally
                                                    course levels to closely-match the original     full-time student placement. Several tours
     managed via a new state-of-the-art BMS
                                                    in terms of size, colour and texture,           were organised to give local schoolchildren
     installation which is linked to openable
                                                    contemporary interventions such as              and specialist interest groups the
     windows and roof vents.
                                                    frameless glass and decorative concrete         opportunity to experience a ‘live’
     Materials have been selected for their         elements were undertaken to the highest         construction project and learn about the
     durability, and great effort has been taken    standards of workmanship to be both             building. As a formal process during the
     to ensure that all holes and apertures were    recognisable and reversible. Rainforest         development of these proposals, BCC
     planned to avoid unsightly surface fixtures.   conditions have been achieved through           have undertaken ongoing engagement
     Consequently, new steelwork was                the application of steady state heating         and consultation with the following group
     predrilled prior to galvanising and then       conditions tempered with controlled             of key stakeholders adjacent to and within
     painted with a marine-quality paint system     moisture and ventilation.                       Botanic Gardens including Queen’s
     to maximise resistance to corrosion. New                                                       University of Belfast, The Ulster Museum,
                                                    Optimum temperatures are achieved using
     frameless glass screens provide                                                                The Lyric Theatre, The Friends of Botanic
                                                    a system of large ventilated heating ducts
     compartmentation and transparency                                                              Gardens, Stranmillis Residents
                                                    constructed as part of the reinforced
     between the different environmental zones                                                      Association, Methodist College Belfast,
                                                    concrete foundations and floor slab and
     whilst robust board-marked concrete walls                                                      Botanic Primary School and the NIEA.
                                                    are located around the building perimeter
     and exposed aggregate floor surfaces
                                                    to warm the soil and plant rootballs. The
     provide an appropriate contrast to the
                                                    need to maintain protective enclosures
     original outdoor-quality brick and
                                                    around several large plant specimens
     sandstone facades.
                                                    proved particularly challenging during the

     The judges said
     The Tropical Ravine scored very highly at the judge’s inspection and when
     presented to the assessment panel was unanimously supported as Project of
     the Year. Its sensitive conservation approach was professional, and the
     partnership created of caring community groups and the Heritage Lottery
     Fund added strength and injected a variety of views, often conflicting, and
     aspirations which collectively have transformed this neglected overgrown
     corner of Botanic Gardens into a visitor attraction with an amazing story to
     be absorbed at leisure.
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                                          Young Surveyor
                                          of the Year 2018
                                          Are you a high flier in land,
                                          real estate, construction
                                          and infrastructure?
                                          Or know someone that is?
                                          Celebrating the most inspirational
                                          young surveying professionals in the UK
                                          Categories are:
                                          ∫   Apprentice of the Year
                                          ∫   Asset and Facilities Management
                                          ∫   Building Surveying
                                          ∫   Land (Rural and Urban)
                                          ∫   Mentor of the Year
                                          ∫   Property (Residential & Commercial)
                                          ∫   Project Management
                                          ∫   Quantity Surveying
                                          ∫   Valuation

                                          Closing date for entries –
                                          6 July 2018
                                          *Open to all young surveyors, trainees and
                                          apprentices aged under 35.

Want to be Young Surveyor of the Year 2018? Nominate or enter now – rics.org/ysoya
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