Monday 30 September 2013

Landmark Trust Wins RIBA Stirling Prize

 The RIBA Stirling Prize for architecture in UK has been won this year by 
The Landmark Trust
for the restoration of Astley Castle in Warwickshire

The Landmark Trust rescues properties of architectural and/or historical importance which are under threat of demolition or unsympathetic development.  It restores them as closely to the original design as possible, adding modern facilities, and makes them available for holidays. 
A few years ago Astley Castle would have been left to collapse as it was too dilapidated to accomplish a restoration but a bold decision was made to make the remaining structure safe and build a modern house into its fabric .  This has been accomplished so wonderfully as to impress the judges at the Royal Institute of British Architects. 
(all photographs are from The Landmark Trust)

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2 comments:

  1. Anonymous4:35 pm GMT

    Hi Peter,

    We would love to invite you to a Landmark Trust event. Could you please send me your contact details?

    Kind regards,
    Ailsa

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    1. Ailsa
      As a Landmark Friend my details are on record
      Peter

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