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MONDRIAAN TRIUMPHS AT HOMES FOR SCOTLAND AWARDS
25 May 2008
Bellway Homes Ltd (Scotland West) has scooped a much coveted Homes for Scotland ‘Quality Award 2008’ (urban large category) in recognition of the company’s inspiring Mondriaan development in Glasgow, designed by Holmes.
Judged by an independent panel that was headed by Scotland’s chief planner, Jim MacKinnon, the Homes for Scotland awards sought this year to embrace the Scottish Government’s place making agenda, with the focus being on ‘Designing Places’ in an effort to create sustainable communities.
The judges were very impressed by Mondriaan and felt that Bellway Homes has created a radical new place amidst one of the most challenging social environments in Scotland. They felt that the development overall relates extremely well to the surrounding area and to the neighbouring canal.
Holmes Partner, Allan Martin said “We are delighted that Mondriaan has won such a prestigious award. The project has been a real team effort and a product of a fantastic relationship between architect and client. Bellway is to be congratulated on its role in revitalising and regenerating the area of Ruchill.”
Homes for Scotland represents those building 95% of the country’s new homes and its annual ‘Quality Awards’ are designed to improve standards and promote best practice within the industry.
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