Charlotte Fernández
UKIMEA Press Office,Leeds
Glasgow School of Art’s (GSA) new Seona Reid Building has been named the AJ100 Building of the Year at the AJ100 Awards.
The Reid Building was voted for unanimously by the judge’s panel who claimed the building took more risks than other entries; it has altered the expectation of education buildings and has broadened people’s creative aspirations.
Arup worked alongside Steven Holl and JM Architects and provided full multi-disciplinary services for the project including civil, structural, geotechnical, mechanical, electrical, public health, acoustic, fire, and façade engineering and sustainability, lighting, district heating, transport and venue consultancy services on the project.
“It’s been a great collaborative experience working with Steven Holl and JM Architects on this prestigious and challenging building. It’s a superb creative space and we are really proud that the project is being recognised by our peers.
- Derek Roberts, Project Director, Arup
Four further Arup projects were amongst the shortlisted entries; the Manchester Metropolitan University Art & Design Building and the Al Bahr Tower in Abu Dhabi, Cobham Academy in London, and Brent Civic Centre.
The AJ100 recognises and celebrates the top 100 architecture practices in the UK and the projects that they work on. The full list of AJ100 award winners has been published on their website and will appear in next issue of the Architect’s Journal.