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The iconic
Barnsley Interchange project has received the Institution
of Civil Engineers’ (ICE) “Gold
Medal” as overall 2008 winner of the Yorkshire
and Humber Award, for Excellence in Concept Design and
Execution of Civil Engineering Works.
The award was presented to Laing
O’Rourke and
Arup (Structural Engineers) at the ICE’s annual
dinner in Harrogate and beat off strong competition from
over 180 nominated projects, including the Re-cabling
of the Humber Bridge and Bridgewater Place in Leeds.
The £24m interchange project,
designed to be an inspirational gateway to the town,
is the first to be
completed as part of the Will Alsop Masterplan for the
regeneration of Barnsley over the next 30 years, and
has been nominated for multiple awards since its completion
in 2007.
The judges said:
"Located in the heart of Barnsley, this project
certainly has Wow factor. Its contemporary appearance
is inspiring and refreshing. By maximising the use of
recycled materials and taking advantage of daylight and
natural ventilation, the project’s environmental
credentials are to be applauded.” |
