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The Judges
The 2006 Judges were:
- Karen Cadell
Cadell2 Architects and Urban Designers - Sebastian Tombs
Chief Executive, Architecture and Design Scotland - Scottish Executive
Introduction to the Designing Places Award
In November 2001, the Scottish Executive issued the policy statement Designing Places which sets out the Executive's aspirations for design. A key strand of the policy is education and training and in 2002 an Urban Design Award for planning students, entitled the Designing Places Award, was introduced.
The Award is for urban design work that has been carried out as part of the curriculum on planning courses, whether a project, dissertation, essay or report. Entrants are required to submit their work and complete an application form. The Award is open to all under-graduate and post-graduate students and all Scottish Planning Schools were invited to enter.
In 2006, the fifth year of the Award, seven entries were received. Nominations were made from Heriot-Watt University, the University of Aberdeen and the University of Dundee.
Winning Entries
Award
Edinburgh Fruitmarket and Swan's Building Site Design Brief
Nominee: Heriot-Watt University
Entrants: -Jet Cameron, Ruth Laverty, Sarah Raven, Akanimoh Mark, Eileen McCormack, Georgina Cook, Marion Frederickson
Type: Project
Description of project
The aim of this project was to produce a design brief which was to be used as supplementary planning guidance for developers, designers and planners. The brief provides a critical analysis of the existing site context and then sets out a clear vision that incorporates design qualities to create a successful and sustainable place.
Judges' comments
We all agreed that this particular piece of work contained an extensive and comprehensive range of information. Also, despite the complexity and level of detail required for the analysis, every effort had been made to present the work as a coherent set of ideas. It clearly played to the strengths and knowledge of the team and illustrated a very positive group effort. We considered this to be an excellent piece of work worthy of an Award.
Special Commendation
Creating Neighbourly and Integrated Communities in Mass Market Housing
Nominee: Heriot-Watt University
Entrant: Alison Wood
Type: Dissertation
Description of project
The aim of this dissertation was to establish if, and how, the physical design of a housing development can actively create communities that are vibrant, neighbourly and well integrated with the surrounding area. The study emphasised the importance of creating places that have a distinct identity, good connections and attractive well designed routes.
Judges' comments
We considered this to be a very solid and relevant piece of work. We were impressed by the extent of analysis undertaken and thorough understanding of the subject. Overall, it was competent in approach and very well written. We believe that this entry was worthy of a Special Commendation.
Other Entries
Although the Judges considered that the other entries did not merit an award, many of them were good examples of positive work. The Judges wish all the students every success in the future.
The Fruitmarket, Edinburgh, Design Brief
Nominee: Heriot-Watt University
Entrants: Julie Boyle, Lynn Brotherston, Stuart Green, Pat Hanna
Type: Report
Smeaton Urban Design Strategy
Nominee: Heriot-Watt University
Entrants: Dilys Livingston, Jane Little, Fraser Miller
Type: Project
Gallatown and Sinclairtown Development Brief
Nominee: Heriot-Watt University
Entrants: -Euan Leitch, Catherine O'Farrell, Barbara Stuart, Cameron Twigley, Alison Wood
Type: Project
Principles of Design and Development Project, Broad Street, Aberdeen
Nominee: University of Aberdeen
Entrants: Timothy Jiong Xu and Malachy Kelly
Type: Project
Vestiges of a Neo-classical Suburb: An Appraisal of Listed Buildings in the West End Lanes Conservation Area
Nominee: University of Dundee
Entrants: Lorna Fairholm
Type: Project
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