Twenty-two contenders for 2010 Prime Minister’s Award
The shortlist for the 2010 Prime Minister’s Better Public Building Award was announced on 17 June 2010.
From the summit of Snowdon to a children’s centre in south London, the 22 projects on the shortlist show that inspired clients, creative designers and engineers and skilled construction schemes are producing outstanding buildings across the country.
Culture Secretary Jeremy Hunt praised the projects for helping to enhance the cultural life of the nation, provide better education and healthcare, and create a more sustainable environment: ‘I am convinced that creative design, high-quality construction and efficient procurement make a real difference to quality of life and give us real value for money.’
See the full shortlist or read the press release for more information.
The Prime Minister's Award for Better Public Building
Good design is more than good looks: it means that buildings and spaces function in a way that adds to the quality of life for those who use them. Now in its 10th year, the Prime Minister’s Better Public Building Award recognises new buildings, places and spaces that improve the delivery of public services, give a sense of identity and community, are a source of local pride, and help build a sustainable future.
The award is made annually to a new building project of any size and budget commissioned by or on behalf of central or local government or by a grant-aided organisation. Uniquely, it rewards excellence in both design and procurement from across the public sector.
The Better Public Building initiative
The Better Public Building initiative was launched by the Prime Minister in 2000 to encourage high-quality design in all new public building.