News/ 19 February 2020

 

HEDQF Design Quality Shines at Civic Trust Awards 2020

HEDQF Founder Members – University of Edinburgh and University College London were presented with national Civic Trust Awards at a ceremony held on 6th March at the Imperial War Museum North in Salford. Edinburgh’s Potterow Development designed by HEDQF Founder Member Bennetts Associates, was described as an “elegant suite of buildings” which have become a “significant piece of the city”, whilst it was noted in respect of UCL’s Student Centre, designed by HEDQF Founder Member Nicholas Hare Architects, “The quality of the design and materials is immediately apparent and the fact that it is successful self-evident.” UCL also garnered a Highly Commended Award for the refurbishment of their Bloomsbury Theatre.