FX AWARDS 2016: THE WINNERS
Public Space Scheme
Winner: Amesbury School Visual Arts Centre
by tp Bennett
Image: Nick Guttridge
Sponsored by Crosswater
Amesbury School Visual Arts Centre in Surrey was designed to offer an unrivalled range of facilities for children across the spectrum of visual arts expression.
The contemporary building, which features a mature Scots pine, has been constructed of the highest standards of building efficiency and sustainability creating a flexible, light and airy working space for children of all ages, offering a space that enhances the attainment and experience of learning.
The new building, on site centred around Sir Edwin Lutyens’ only purpose built school building, provides some 195 sq m of internal space and an equivalent area of external decking for use as display or outdoor classroom space.
The double-height internal space is overseen by a galleried upper level for use as a display area or for special project work, with store rooms and offices beneath.
It is accessed via a timber stairway, dramatically cantilevered around the canted walls of a kiln room and whose outer balustrade is its structural stringer.
The judges said:
‘A very thoughtful and crafted project.’
Finalists & judges' comments
Breathing Light Fence by Cai-In Interior Design Co
‘Creative use of colours to advance the space’
YouBike, Douli Visitor Center by CHU - STUDIO
‘Brings together elements of earth, sea and sky harmoniously’
Jia Ping-wa Museums of Art by CHU - STUDIO
‘Fantastic use of timber to create tones’
New Ludgate by Fletcher Priest Architects & Gustafson Porter
‘The best use of public space within a city creating a new space’
Lounge 2 Amsterdam Airport Schiphol by Kossmann.dejong
‘The “seven worlds” exemplify the international feel of this airport’
One New Ludgate Lobby by LSM
‘Great juxtaposition of leaves and steams with the minimalist surroundings ’
Harrods Escalator Hall 3 by Make Architects
‘Bespoke materials allow the brand experience to weave into this functional space ’
