2006 Best Private Housing Development
Dickens Heath New Town (Phase 1), Dickens Heath, Birmingham
Architect: Stephen George Partnership
Brickwork contractor: John Sisk & Son
Brick: Hanson Building Products: Thames Yellow Multi; Breckland Multi; Dales Blend; Wharfe Blend
Finalists
Grosvenor waterside, Junction Grosvenor Rd / Chelsea Bridge Rd, London
Architect: Amos Partnership
Brickwork contractor: Loveld Nv, Belguim
Brick: Blockleys Brick Kensington Yellow dovetail slips
This prestigious development of contemporary riverside apartments was the clear winner in this category. Its strong urban appeal won the judges over, as did the smart contemporary lines, the good use of brick, the almost seamless precast brick panels and the neat jointing and weep holes.
Rapier Street Apartments, Ipswitch, Suffolk
Architect: Barefoot & Gilles Architects
Brickwork contractor:RG Carter
Brick:Ibstock Brick: Bradgate Multi Cream; Leicester Multi Cream; Dorset Red; Blue Glazed
House at Debden Green, Loughton, Essex
Architect: The Bareham Overy Partnership
Brickwork contractor: Bluestone
Brick: Ibstock Brick: Tonbridge Handmade
West Quay, Severn Road, Gloucester Docks, Gloucester
Architect: Robothams Architecture
Brickwork contractor: C & D Bricklaying
Brick: Hanson Building Products: Richmond Orange