Best New Building – Under £2m Construction Costs
In this category, there is one winning scheme and one commendation.
Commendation: The Boathouse
Client: Mr and Mrs Gustafsson
Architect: Ashworth Parkes Architects Ltd
Structural Engineer: CAR
Timber Frame: Carpenter Oak
Design for Manufacturer and Assembly Engineer: Element Design & Consulting
Lead Carpenter: Laurie Prentis
Judges’ Comments
“The Boathouse is a Japanese-inspired, beautiful timber construction which is prominently placed on the Cam and provides a timeless, striking and functional structure in this visually sensitive location. It was designed and hand-built by a team of passionate craftsmen, who were determined to use no metal in its construction. All the, often complex, joints are pegged with wood, also using an unusual gun to fire hardwood pegs into the larch.”
