Chilterns Buildings Design Awards

Originally conceived by The Chiltern Society and jointly organised by them and the Chilterns Conservation Board, this awards scheme encourages building design which conserves the character and beauty of the Chilterns.

An expert panel of judges considers designs in the context of the Chilterns Buildings Design Guide and rewards designs, which in its opinion best take into account the way that a building relates to the landscape and its local context, how the building uses its own site, and the suitability of materials used.

If you know of a project which was completed in the last three years, you can nominate it for the next award.

The awards
A plaque for the winners and certificates of commendation for entries of high merit, will be made in June in a special Awards Ceremony.

To enter
1. Nominations can be made by members of the public, clients, designers, contractors and local authorities.
2. The scheme should have been completed in the past three years.
3. The nomination must reach the organisers by 1 March.
4. Conversions and extensions should include before and after photographs if possible.
5. Inclusion of site plans, drawings and photographs (A4 size) will help the judges to understand the design. A short list for judges' visits will be made on the basis of the information given.
6. The permission of the owners and occupiers of the buildings should be sought for the use of photographs and for judges' visits if necessary.

Eligible buildings
• Housing
• Public buildings
• Industrial, commercial and farm buildings
• Conversions and extensions of existing buildings
• Engineering structures, e.g. bridges

Details required
• Location of scheme (full postal address)
• Type of scheme (brief description)
• Owner's name, address & tel. no.
• Proposers name, address & tel. no.
• Architect's/designer's name, address & tel. no.
• Builders's name, address & tel. no.

Apply to
Chilterns Buildings Design Awards
The Chiltern Society
White Hill Centre
White Hill
Chesham
Bucks
HP5 1AG
Tel. 01494 771250
Fax. 01494 793745

Further information
Contact Colin White (tel. 01844 355507), or the Chiltern Society office (address above).