Public architecture projects selected for the annual SCALA Yearbook and recent projects submitted directly for inclusion.

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Heritage

• Alexandra Park Heritage Lottery Fund Award Lions Den Reconstruction

  This reconstruction of this large park shelter, known as ‘The Lions Den’ was part of the successful Heritage Lottery Fund Bid for funding works at Alexandra Park. It occupied a visually critical position within the Park standing on the Mayor’s Walk, a major pedestrian axis. Based on photographic evidence and visual inspection on site it was clear that the shelter had comprised tw ... view full spec

• Armley One Stop Centre

  This £1.7 million project involved the careful restoration of the original Grade II Listed library, plus the addition of a one and two storey extension to provide a new children’s library (with easy access to the adjoining nursery), and ‘One Stop Shop’ facilities. The completed project therefore provides a new central enquiry point for all City Council services, with associated ... view full spec

• Ashton Market Hall Refurbishment

  The Victorian Grade II listed Ashton Market Hall and market square was ravaged by fire in May 2004. More than 2,000 people were consulted on the proposed £16 million scheme for the new market hall and market square, and overall feedback was extremely favourable. The key to the design success has been retaining the market character within the historic walls, whilst creating an entirely new arch ... view full spec

• Basing House

  Following a grant award from the Heritage Lottery Fund, this project provides better visitor facilities to this significant historic site. It involved repairs and conservation to the ruins of Basing House and the conversion of Grange Farm into a visitor reception and education centre. Basing House is a Scheduled Ancient Monument along with the Great Barn, the only remaining building of the Tudor ... view full spec

• Centre Cardiff Council Cardiff Castle Interpretation

  Cardiff Castle was the foundation of the city with the building of the Roman fort nearly 2,000 years ago. It is an international tourist attraction which also hosts the most prestigious events in Wales. The castle authorities decided to increase the interaction of the site with the city by opening the north gate to provide free public access to the Castle Green. A new £6.5 million Interpretati ... view full spec

• His Majesty's Theatre

  The distinctive physical character of Aberdeen, ‘The Granite City’, retains its history, traditions and values, with 18th and 19th Century buildings presenting a strong image reflecting the hardy character of the citizens. An integral part of the fabric and culture of this historic city is the Frank Matcham designed His Majesty’s Theatre. Situated to the north end of Union Terrace G ... view full spec

• Restoration of Walled Garden at Tatton Park

  The principle aim of this project is to fully restore the 19th Century walled garden at Tatton Park, repairing historic glasshouses and other surviving structures from this period and constructing accurate replicas of lost glasshouses and various support buildings in the stable yard. In addition, the project aims to revive traditional cultivation techniques which once flourished in the ... view full spec

• Saltwell Towers

  The Grade 2 listed building Saltwell Towers was built in 1860 by stained glass entrepreneur William Wailes as the centrepiece of Saltwell Park. Until the 1950s it was used as a museum, and then fell into disrepair leaving only three unstable external walls. The park and building restoration was funded by a grant from the HLF. The proposals were the subject of extensive consultation w ... view full spec

• Sheffield Register Office Relocation

  This scheme involved the relocation of the Register Office from its 1970s accommodation into the Grade 1 listed Victorian and Edwardian Town Hall in the heart of the City centre. Key Aims of the project were to: - Provide a new facility for both the ceremonial and administrative functions of the Register Office whilst benefiting from the considerable grandeur of the existing Town Hall - ... view full spec

• St Lawrence Centre

  The Grade II listed church of St Lawrence was built between 1430 and 1450, with its highly decorated tower enclosing a medieval tower constructed later in 1882. It contains a set of five pre-reformation bells claiming to be the oldest in the country. The church had been empty for some 25 years, and was virtually derelict before this project restored and converted it to a multi-purpose communit ... view full spec

• West Park Bandstand Restoration

  The 46 acre West Park, opened in 1881, is one of England’s finest Victorian Municipal parks and has, since 1986, been included in the English Heritage Register of Parks and Gardens of Special Historic Interest. Over the last 10 years, the City Council has pursued an active policy of enhancement of the landscape and the seven listed structures contained therein. One of these is the ba ... view full spec

• West Park Tea Room

  West Park is the biggest public open space in the City centre and is used for many major events including the annual steam rally, city show with over 60,000 visitors and bonfire night. A brief was drawn up for improvements to the tea room with the aim of restoring the original Victorian-designed space whilst providing a modern catering facility for the park. Following a successful heri ... view full spec