Cambridge Design and Construction Award 2013 Winners Announced

Three developments have been awarded top honours as part of Cambridge City Council’s annual design and construction awards. The announcement was made at the annual dinner of the Cambridge Forum for the Construction Industry (CFCI) on Friday 21st March. The awards are co-sponsored by the CFCI and Cambridge News.

From 27 submissions for the four categories, judges short listed ten entrants. St Catharine’s College McGrath Centre was awarded best Alteration or Extension of Existing Building, which provides the college with a new multipurpose auditorium, an extended and refurbished library, a new bar and a new JCR. The new facilities are set within a re-landscaped courtyard space adjacent to the Grade 1 listed college chapel.

"Brilliant news about the award! We love to bask in reflected glory...
The building is really superb by the way - nothing but praise from all who use it and we're all delighted." Prof Jean Thomas, Master of the College

 

St Catharine's College, McGrath Centre winner of the best 'Alteration or Extension of Existing Building' Award