SSDA Awards
SSDA reaches 50
Having started in 1969, the Structural Steel Design Awards are this year celebrating their 50th anniversary. In the first of a series of articles, NSC looks …
Structural Steel Design Awards 2017
Introduction by David W. Lazenby CBE – Chairman of the Judges Once again, an increase in the number of entries to the Award scheme is accompanied by a …
Project of the Year: The Leadenhall Building, London
Reaching a height of 224m, the City of London’s landmark Leadenhall Building was designed as a wedge-shaped structure to minimise its impact on views of St …
Award: T-Pylon
The result of a design competition to find a 21st Century power pylon for Nationalgrid UK, the T-Pylon has very few parts, can be erected quickly and requires …
Award: LSQ London
Steel-framed retail and office accommodation have been created within what is said to be Europe’s largest retained façade. Formerly known as Communications …
Award: HGV Egress Ramp, Selfridges, London
The creation of a new egress ramp at a famous London department store involved a highly complex piece of engineering design and construction. In 2012, a …
Award: Oriam, Heriot-Watt University, Edinburgh
Scotland’s new Sports Performance Centre provides high quality facilities for a number of national sports bodies, including the Scottish Football Association …
Commendation: The Curve, Slough
A new multi-purpose community venue forms a central element of the larger heart of Slough regeneration project. The three-level Curve building is 89.7m long, …
Commendation: West Croydon Bus Station
An unsightly, uninviting and poorly functioning 1980s ‘shed’ has been transformed into a customer friendly landmark that supports the area’s …
Commendation: Central Square, Leeds
An emblem of the city’s ambition, Central Square in Leeds is a landmark development binding together a dynamic business district to create a vibrant new …
