A house built on the hillside of the Welsh coast and a vibrant community centre in Cardiff have just been awarded Royal Society of Architects in Wales (RSAW) Awards. The Grange Pavilion designed by Benham Architects and IBI Group in Cardiff and a private residence near Swansea designed by Loyn & Co Architects have received the accolades following consideration by expert judges.
RSAW Jury Chair Sarah Featherstone says: "This year's two winners are examples of design excellence in Wales. The jury were bowled over by the spectacular location of the house in Swansea, a steeply sloping site, high up on the coastline offering views of the coastline, within the AONB. In a magnificent stand of pine trees, the property’s glazed atrium contains an internal garden planted with small trees and palms, creating the centrepiece of the house.
"In Cardiff, community project Grange Pavilion demonstrates exemplar collaboration, which has transformed the lives of its residents. The building replaces an underused and deteriorating Bowls Club with a new multi-use building which can adapt to the needs of its community."
