SNOW SNOW quick quick SNOW Yes, we know it's a while since it snowed but we thought these pictures from back in February were worth putting up for everyone to see.

A series of 4 lectures with four speakers each week held annually included us this year. Held in the really big lecture theatre in the Leslie Silver building at Leeds Metrpolitan University. Robin, Director of West & Machell did a great job introducing everyone and keeping us all on time.
Mike (on the left), Director of Buro Happold a really exciting company of engineers went first and talked about how new tools like computers make it possible to build things that would have been impossible not so long ago.
Katayoun (on the right)was next and showed us some of her lovely work recording light and lighting effects and buildings.
Cath (our architect second from the right) was next and showed how buildings use all of our senses when we experience places and spaces. Taste, touch, smell, sight and hearing all pay a part. She also showed how the roof at our school responds to the senses. Sunand (President of the Royal Institute of British Architects and second from the left) then finished the night off with showing the beauty of places all over the world.
We never knew just how different buildings and spaces could be. People say that our school is beautiful and delightful; they love the way it works and what it is able to do. There is just so much to learn if you want to understand what makes places beautiful.

Ian whose bright idea the 4x4 series is invited us to supper with lots of interesting folks. Speakers and other guests, we even had a piece of pizza.

RICS PRO YORKSHIRE AWARDS

Sheffield STAR

Date: 18 March 2009
By Bob Rae

Three property schemes in Sheffield and a fourth from Doncaster have reached the short list of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors' Pro Yorkshire Awards.
Sheffield University's award- winning Information Commons has been short-listed for the Design and Innovation Award, while Endcliffe Student Village is vying for the Regeneration Award.

Sharrow infant and junior school has been short-listed for the Community Benefit, Sustainability, Regeneration and Design and Innovation Award and Cusworth Hall and Park in Doncaster has been chosen for the Building Conservation Award.

Colin Harrop, Chairman of the RICS regional Board and chartered surveyor with King Sturge in Leeds, said: "We received strong support for this year's awards.

"In fact the Pro Yorkshire Awards attracted more entries than any of the other RICS regional property awards.

"All four of the projects short-listed in South Yorkshire are a credit to the region, and illustrate the important, skilful work that chartered surveyors and property professionals in the area have completed.

"Their inclusion in the short list puts South Yorkshire on the map as an area that offers world-class, innovative buildings, I wish them all the very best of luck."

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GARDNER'S WORLD SPECIAL

bringing horticulture to the city streets

20th March we think...watch

or set your recorders now

More AWARDS ???

Our School has been shortlisted by the Guild of Architectural Ironmongers in the Sustainable Buildings category of their Specification Awards.

We won't find out if we've won until the 30th March when we've been invited to lunch at Lords Cricket Ground in London! WOW BRIX is a huge fan of sporty things and can't wait to see inside their museum. Personally I think it'll be cool to see their spaceship media centre!

We're also on the RICS (Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors) shortlist for their awards in May.

We really pushed the boat out here and entered in 4 categories and we have been shortlisted in all 4! Regeneration, Community Benefit, Sustainability and Design & Innovation.

We have to wait until a dinner at the Royal Armouries in Leeds on the 15th May to find out about this one!!!Definitely a new dress for Morta now!

NOW LET'S GET THIS RIGHT...
We can't believe it! How manay awards is that? In reverse order (most recent at the top)... is that 8 awards!

Sheffield Design Awards
Neighbourhood and Community Design-Winner (Joint)
Best Building-Commendation

Society of Chief Architects of Local Authorities (SCALA) Awards
Civic Building of the Year (Joint)

Royal Institute of British Architects White Rose Awards
Sustainable Futures Award-GOLD
White Rose Architecture Award-SILVER
Client of the Year Award

Care 4 Air Awards
Runner up

Sheffield Telegraph Environment Awards
Runner up-Design and Building category

At this rate Morta will need a new dress!!!