Awards Party 2019

The Traditional Architecture Group awards were held at the Art Workers’ Guild on Tuesday 22nd October, with prizes and certificates presented by Lord Snowdon.

The prize for the best classical or traditional scheme designed by a student studying architecture at a university in the UK went to Aleksandra Zenfa, for her Greek revival hotel in Inverness, Scotland.

The runner-up was Michail Sarafidis, who transformed an abandoned house in Syracuse, Sicily,  into a classical style restaurant and bar.

Greg Oleniacz, Anthony Fitheoglou and Aurelio Miranda were all short-listed.  The five finalists were all students of a course run by Timothy Smith and Jonathan Taylor at Kingston University.  This is the only course in the country which specialises in classical architecture.  It has been running for nearly a decade, and the quality of their students’ work is a testament to their excellent teaching.

The prize for best measured drawing of a historic building went to Jakub Ryng for his drawing of a façade by Boehmer & Gibbs at 65 Harley Street built in 1910.

The runner-up was Timothy Lewis, for his drawing of the Newcastle Pew, St George’s Church, Esher designed by Sir John Vanbrugh in 1725.

Overall, the standard of entries was exceptionally high, and we would like to thank everyone who entered either competition.

 The Lifetime Achievement award was presented to HRH The Prince of Wales for his ongoing support for traditional architecture and his approach to learning from the past in order to inform how we shape the future.  Unfortunately, he was unable to attend in person, although he did send a statement of thanks which was read by Simon Hurst, TAG’s communication secretary.

 We were honoured to have Lord Snowdon present the awards.  He gave a brief address about his experiences as a furniture designer and his huge debt to the classical style. The address was very amusing and well received.

Photographs kindly taken by Nick Carter nickcarterphotography.com