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Structural Steel Design Awards 2024 winners announced
CM Staff
Aviva Studios, a steel-framed venue in Manchester, was one of the winners of SSDA 2024
Six projects scooped awards at an evening reception held in the City of London on 26 September.
Jointly sponsored by the British Constructional Steelwork Association (BCSA) and Steel for Life, this year’s Structural Steel Design Awards (SSDA) have once again rewarded the best examples of excellence, ambition and innovation in the built environment.
The judges selected the six winning entries from a shortlist of 21, all of which scored highly in terms of sustainability, cost-effectiveness, aesthetics and innovation.
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The awards were introduced in 1969 to promote the innovative use of steel by rewarding outstanding projects to stand as an example to others.
The 2024 entries reflect the wide geographical spread of steel’s appeal for a variety of projects, including prestigious mixed-use schemes, office buildings, entertainment venues and beautifully designed footbridges.
The judges were particularly interested in projects that reflected the reuse of existing structures and showed a commitment to lessening a project’s embodied carbon.
Chairman of the judging panel, Professor Roger Plank said: “The Awards scheme provides an opportunity for the sector to showcase excellence in the use of structural steel across a wide range of projects varying in nature, scale, regional location and budget.
“We look for high quality in all aspects of a project, and are particularly keen to understand the challenges faced, how these were addressed, and the contribution of steel to the outcome. Aspects such as innovation, smart working, problem-solving and community benefit are therefore as relevant as appearance and scale.
“And at a time when climate change is high on everyone’s agenda, we are keen to learn about ways in which a project contributes to a more sustainable future.”
The SSDA’s cross-industry judging panel included: chairman Professor Roger Plank and Sarah Pellereau representing the Institution of Structural Engineers; Chris Nash, Bill Taylor and Oliver Tyler representing the Royal Institute of British Architects; Richard Barrett representing the steelwork contracting industry; Paul Hulme and Emily McDonald representing the Institution of Civil Engineers.
The winning projects were announced at a presentation evening held at Christ Church Spitalfields Venue, London, on 26 September.
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