Buildings at Eddington were recognised for their ability to combine functionality with form and embracing both traditional approaches to urban living with modern looks. Judges also noted the development’s emphasis on environmental features like recycling, water and energy saving, as well as public spaces.
The national RIBA awards highlight quality architecture across the country with winners then considered for the coveted RIBA Stirling prize.
The prizes were awarded for the overall masterplan developed with AECOM, the sports pavilions and utility buildings designed by Robin Lee Architecture, and residential, energy centre and retail units designed by architects Wilkinson Eyre and Mole.
All three winners at Eddington were praised by the jury. The RIBA judge’s statement said:
“This development has risen to the high aspirations that had been set in the brief, and has achieved the status of ‘exemplar’ for new developments. Many of the pioneering features of sustainable communal living explored in Eddington are desperately needed in the twenty first century. It is a worthy extension of the national tradition for creating new towns.”
Heather Topel Project Director of the North West Cambridge Development said: “We are delighted to receive these three national awards. It is another major achievement recognising the quality, sustainability and design of Eddington, and the thought and consideration that goes into creating a new community.”
About Eddington
Eddington is a new community setting the standard in sustainable living, delivered by the University of Cambridge. This visionary urban area will provide new homes, learning spaces, amenities and green spaces, creating a vibrant environment for people to live, learn, and socialise in.
Eddington will help secure the long-term success of the university by providing homes for its academic staff and students, to maintain its status as a leading academic institution on a global stage. The community is beautifully and innovatively designed, inspired by the architecture of the city and University of Cambridge.
The 150-hectare site will include:
1,500 homes for University and College key workers
1,500 homes for sale
2,000 post-graduate student bed spaces
100,000 square metres of research facilities
A wide range of community facilities
Phase one includes:
700 homes for qualifying University and College staff
325 post-graduate student rooms
450 market homes
Public green space
Facilities including a primary school, community centre, nursery and a doctor’s surgery
The University’s approval will be sought for future phases, enabled through outline planning permission.
For more information:
Visit: eddington-cambridge.co.uk
Twitter: twitter.com/Eddington_Camb