The positive feedback has been tremendous and all involved in the project are immensely proud and pleased at the support shown by the local community and visitors alike. There has been an incredible increase of 164% in library usage from the previous year with 600 new members joining between March and Dec.
The new facilities have also given the opportunity for numerous activities & events to place making the building a hub for the whole community. This Spring there are still lots of activities for the whole family to enjoy taking place. Click here for more details.
We are also very pleased that those visiting the building in an official capacity have been heaping their praise as well. Like the Oscars a couple of weeks ago it is now Award season in the Building Industry and the Masters House has been awarded/nominated by a number of bodies for some of the highest accolades in Construction. We will be attending the various ceremonies over the next couple of months so figures crossed!
For more information follow the links.
Wood Awards - The Masters House came Highly Commended in the Existing Building Section 2015
Considerate Constructors Awards (We have been nominated again for either a Bronze, Silver or Gold Award) - 26th April
RIBA Awards - Nominated for Buildings of National Significance - Awards 11th April -3rd May
Celebrating Construction Awards - The Masters House won the Heritage Award for 2015
RICS Award for Building Conservation - To be announced on 20th May at a Ceremony at Villa Park
SpellerMetcalfe where privileged enough to be award on Contractor of the Year for the whole of the UK back in Feb.
Local Area Building Control Awards - The Masters House has been nominated in 3 categories!
Best Public Service Building; Best Educational Building & Best Inclusive Building
Civic Trust Awards - The Building was Commended for Excellence in the Built Environment
We will update this space to let you know how we get on - and thanks to everybody who has shown the project support.