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We’re delighted to reveal that the City Building of the Year 2024 has been won by 8 Bishopsgate, a 50-storey tower combining new workplace with impressive amenities by architects, WilkinsonEyre for Mitsubishi Estate/Stanhope. We look forward to presenting the award at our lunch on 26th September. A plaque will also be unveiled at the building by Lord Mayor, Michael Mainelli this autumn. The jury was unanimous in their decision, and praised the project's civic quality: “Public access to the building is a welcome feature of the development… Leasing of spaces, including the auditorium, is encouraged as part of a management policy which sees the building as a welcoming City facility rather than an office ‘fortress’.” “The building sits next to the enormous 22 Bishopsgate tower and in lesser hands might have been overpowered by it. However, the robust diagram for the project, and its skilfully delivered architecture and engineering by Arup have produced a sophisticated building, 10 percent of which is amenity space, including a 220-seat auditorium, that has proved a commercial as well as design success.” Oliver Tyler of WilkinsonEyre, said: “We are extremely pleased that 8 Bishopsgate has been selected by The Architect’s Company as The City Building of the Year. Being recognised by our peers, with input from the City planners, is always very special, and whilst 8 Bishopsgate has won a number of industry awards, it is particularly rewarding for it to be recognised for the quality of its architecture.” The panel also awarded a Special Commendation to The Whittington Building by Stanton Williams for The Mercers' Company, which, while “not huge (36,000 sq ft), packs a big architectural punch”. Described as ‘one brief with three contexts’, this retrofit and combining of two buildings faces a pedestrianised courtyard on its main elevation, as well as responding to the scale of Ironmonger Lane at its rear. The Stanton Williams team added: “We are thrilled that The Whittington Building for the Mercers Company has been highly commended in the 2024 City Building of the Year Awards. This recognition is testament to the hard work and dedication that has gone into creating a building that is deeply rooted in its context and strives to enhance the public's experience of its surroundings. We would like to thank the entire team and our client for making this achievement possible.” The City of London Building of the Year Award is the Architects’ Company’s annual prize for the best new building completed in the City, and a celebration of the contribution architecture makes to the civic life of the Square Mile. Thanks to our jury, who visited all eligible schemes: chair, Chris Williamson, with architects, Chris Dyson, Simone de Gale ARB RIBA, Femi Oresanya, as well as Lacuna Projects', Stella Ioannou, and WAF Programme Director, paul finch. Jury citation: https://lnkd.in/eTtifgXH Images: Dirk Lindner

Join us this Saturday, 31st August, from midday-6pm on the forecourt at Television Centre for the 2024 Local Arts Market. As part of the Television Centre Live summer series, this event, in collaboration with HQI, brings together over 30 of West London’s leading independent artists. Browse a variety of unique, handmade items, including illustrations, paintings, ceramics, vintage clothing, knitwear, jewellery, and textiles. It’s a great opportunity to discover and support local talent! After exploring the stalls, enjoy live music from local legends Next Door Records, providing groovy sounds throughout the day. Gastropub and bar, The Broadcaster, will be serving a selection of summery drinks from our mobile bar. This event is free and open to everyone! Click the link below to find out more! https://lnkd.in/e8nj5MVU Open House London Ltd #lbhf #TVCLive #thisisTVC #community #soundslikesummer #whitecity #westlondon #market #indpendent #artist