National Eisteddfod of Wales? Gold Medal for Architecture 2018, Welsh Architectural Award, Building Contest
National Eisteddfod of Wales? Gold Medal 2018
Welsh Architectural Prize News + shortlist of 5 building projects
National Eisteddfod of Wales? Gold Medal for Architecture 2018 Shortlist
Shortlist for the National Eisteddfod of Wales? Gold Medal for Architecture
A community hub, a private residence, an art gallery redevelopment, a conservation project and a hospice are in the running for a major prize for architecture.
Cletwr shop and café near Machynlleth, Vila Mir at Abergavenny. Swansea?s Glynn Vivi an Art Gallery, Yr Ysgwrn, Trawsfynydd and St David?s Hospice In-patients Unit at Newport were announced as potential contenders for the prestigious award at a reception at The Exchange Hotel, Cardiff. Supported by the Design Commission for Wales, and awarded in association with the Royal Society of Architects in Wales, the Gold Medal for Architecture recognises the importance of architecture in the nation’s culture and honours architects achieving the highest design standards. It is awarded to buildings completed between 1 January 2015 and 1 March 2018.
The full shortlist includes:
Cletwr, Tre?r ddôl A community-run shop, cafe and community hub with a flexible meeting space. It is energy efficient, spacious, light and welcoming, and includes communal facilities such as external seating, local and tourist information, a children?s play area, book shelves for a boo...