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    Awards

    Bennetts Associates’ major projects have all been recognised for the quality of their design in awards, press coverage and exhibitions. Amongst over 200 awards won by the firm to date, including:

    • 31 RIBA Awards
    • Three times shortlisted for the Stirling Prize
    • Two-time winner of the Prime Minister’s Better Public Building Award at the British Construction Industry Awards
    • Four times Project of the Year at the British Construction Industry Awards
    • 11 Civic Trust Awards, 6 Commendations, 2 Mentions

    Importantly, these awards recognise not only design quality, but also wider issues such as sustainability, social value. construction, delivery and industry collaboration.

    RIBA Stirling Prize

    Year

    Project

    Description


    2011

    Royal Shakespeare Theatre, Stratford-upon-Avon
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    Shortlisted


    2005

    Central Library and Jubilee Street Development, Brighton
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    Shortlisted


    1998

    Richard Attenborough Centre for Disability and the Arts, University of Leicester
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    Shortlisted

    RIBA National Award

    Year

    Project

    Description


    2021

    Bayes Centre, Edinburgh
    View Project

    Winner


    2021

    Advanced Product Creation Centre for Jaguar Land Rover
    View Project

    Winner


    2021

    Royal College of Pathologists, London
    View Project

    Winner

    RIBA Awards

    Year

    Project

    Description


    2021

    Student Services Centre, Cambridge
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    RIBA East Award


    2021

    Jaguar Land Rover Advanced Product Creation Centre, Gaydon
    View Project

    RIBA West Midlands Award


    2018

    Storyhouse, Chester
    View Project

    RIBA National Award


    2018

    Storyhouse, Chester
    View Project

    RIBA North West Award


    2018

    Shaftesbury Theatre, London
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    RIBA National Award


    2018

    Shaftesbury Theatre, London
    View Project

    RIBA London Award


    2017

    40 Chancery Lane
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    RIBA National Award


    2017

    40 Chancery Lane
    View Project

    RIBA London Award


    2016

    Private House, Cumbria
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    RIBA National Award


    2016

    Private House, Cumbria
    View Project

    RIBA North West Award


    2015

    5 Pancras Square, King's Cross, London
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    RIBA London Regional Award


    2015

    5 Pancras Square, King's Cross, London
    View Project

    RIBA London Sustainability Award


    2012

    Mint Hotel Tower of London
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    RIBA Award


    2011

    Royal Shakespeare Theatre, Stratford-upon-Avon
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    RIBA Client of the Year Award


    2011

    Royal Shakespeare Theatre, Stratford-upon-Avon
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    RIBA Award


    2009

    The Potterrow Development, University of Edinburgh
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    RIBA Award


    2009

    New Street Square, City of London
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    RIBA Award


    2005

    Central Library and Jubilee Street Development, Brighton
    View Project

    RIBA Award


    2004

    Mint Hotel Westminster
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    RIBA Award


    2003

    Hampstead Theatre
    View Project

    RIBA Award


    2003

    Bennetts Associates London Studio
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    RIBA Award


    2001

    Wessex Water Operations Centre, Bath
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    RIBA Award


    2000

    BT Headquarters, Edinburgh Park
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    RIBA Award


    1998

    Richard Attenborough Centre for Disability and the Arts, University of Leicester
    View Project

    RIBA Award


    1997

    John Menzies, Edinburgh Park
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    RIBA Award


    1996

    PowerGen Headquarters, Coventry
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    RIBA Award


    1991

    Imperium, Reading
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    RIBA National Award

    RIBA Building of the Year

    Year

    Project

    Description


    1991

    Imperium, Reading
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    Shortlisted

    RIAS Andrew Doolan Prize

    Year

    Project

    Description


    2008

    The Potterrow Development, University of Edinburgh
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    Best Building in Scotland

    Prime Minister’s Better Public Building Awards

    Year

    Project

    Description


    2015

    5 Pancras Square, King's Cross, London
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    Winner


    2005

    Central Library and Jubilee Street Development, Brighton
    View Project

    Winner

    Building Awards

    Year

    Project

    Description


    2019

    The Royal College of Pathologists
    View Project

    Shortlisted, Project of the Year


    2017

    Storyhouse, Chester
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    Refurbishment Project of the Year


    2016

    ​Bennetts Associates​  

    Architectural Practice of the Year


    2016

    Shaftesbury Theatre, London
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    Small Project of the Year (up to £5m)


    2015

    5 Pancras Square, King's Cross, London
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    Sustainability Project of the Year


    2011

    Royal Shakespeare Theatre, Stratford-upon-Avon
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    Project of the Year


    2011

    ​Bennetts Associates​  

    Architectural Practice of the Year


    2008

    New Street Square, City of London
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    Sustainable Development of the Year


    2006

    Bennetts Associates  

    Practice of the Year


    1996

    Bennetts Associates  

    Up-and-coming Practice of the Year

    Building/UKGBC Awards

    Year

    Project

    Description


    2009

    Elizabeth II Court, Winchester
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    Sustainable Project of the Year


    2009

    Rab Bennetts  

    Sustainability Leader of the Year

    Building Design Awards

    Year

    Project

    Description


    2020

    Bennetts Associates  

    Office Architect of the Year


    2019

    Bennetts Associates  

    Higher Education Architect of the Year


    2016

    Bennetts Associates  

    Office Architect of the Year


    2011

    Bennetts Associates  

    Refurbishment Architect of the Year


    2005

    Bennetts Associates  

    The Feilden Architect of the Year


    2005

    Bennetts Associates  

    Public Building Architect of the Year


    2001

    Wessex Water Operations Centre, Bath
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    Building of the Year

    Civic Trust Awards

    Year

    Project

    Description


    2020

    Student Services Centre
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    Winner


    2018

    Storyhouse, Chester
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    Winner


    2018

    Storyhouse, Chester
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    Special Award for Community Impact and Engagement


    2017

    Shaftesbury Theatre
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    Winner


    2016

    5 Pancras Square
    View Project

    Commendation


    2014

    St Antony's College, University of Oxford
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    Winner


    2012

    Royal Shakespeare Theatre, Stratford-upon-Avon
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    Winner


    2010

    The Potterrow Development, University of Edinburgh
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    Winner


    2009

    New Street Square, City of London
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    Winner


    2007

    Central Library and Jubilee Street Development, Brighton
    View Project

    Winner


    2003

    Loch Lomond Gateway and Orientation Centre
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    Winner


    2003

    Wessex Water Operations Centre, Bath
    View Project

    Winner

    New London Awards

    Year

    Project

    Description


    2022

    Woolwich Works
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    Winner, Conservation


    2019

    The Royal College of Pathologists
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    Winner, Education


    2016

    Shaftesbury Theatre
    View Project

    Winner, Culture & Community category


    2013

    Bennetts Associates London Studio
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    Winner, Office Interiors category

    BREEAM Awards

    Year

    Project

    Description


    2016

    5 Pancras Square, King's Cross
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    BREEAM Mixed Use and Other Buildings Award


    2015

    5 Pancras Square, King's Cross
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    BREEAM Outstanding


    2008

    The Suttie Centre, Aberdeen
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    BREEAM Bespoke

    The Guardian Sustainable Business Awards

    Year

    Project

    Description


    2015

    5 Pancras Square, King's Cross, London
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    Impact award, Built Environment category

    AJ Architecture Awards

    Year

    Project

    Description


    2019

    The Royal College of Pathologists
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    Shortlisted, Workplaces (up to 10,000 sqm)

    RICS Awards

    Year

    Project

    Description


    2020

    Jaguar Land Rover Advanced Product Creation Centre
    View Project

    Winner, 'Commercial' category, West Midlands Region


    2018

    Storyhouse
    View Project

    Highly Commended, 'Community Benefit' category, North-West Region


    2015

    5 Pancras Square, King's Cross, London
    View Project

    Winner, Commercial category


    2014

    St Antony's College, University of Oxford
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    Winner, Commercial category


    2010

    Elizabeth II Court, Winchester
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    Winner, Sustainability category


    2009

    The Potterrow Development, University of Edinburgh
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    Project of the Year


    2009

    The Potterrow Development, University of Edinburgh
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    Winner, Sustainability category


    2002

    Wessex Water Operations Centre, Bath
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    Low Energy Award

    AJ 3R (Refurb, Rethink, Retrofit) Awards

    Year

    Project

    Description


    2011

    Royal Shakespeare Theatre, Stratford-upon-Avon
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    Cultural Buildings Award

    Architizer A+ Awards

    Year

    Project

    Description


    2019

    The Royal College of Pathologists
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    Winner, Architecture + Learning

    The Concrete Society Awards

    Year

    Project

    Description


    2019

    The Royal College of Pathologists
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    Winner

    Archiboo Awards

    Year

    Project

    Description


    2018

    Best Mobile Experience  

    Archiboo Web Awards

    Camden Design Awards

    Year

    Project

    Description


    2022

    Sports Hall, King's Cross
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    Highly Commended

    Dezeen Awards

    Year

    Project

    Description


    2019

    The Royal College of Pathologists
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    Shortlisted, Business Building

    AJ Retrofit Awards

    Year

    Project

    Description


    2010

    Elizabeth II Court, Winchester
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    Winner, Commercial Building category

    FastCo Innovation by Design Award

    Year

    Project

    Description


    2020

    Jaguar Land Rover Advanced Product Creation Centre
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    Honouree

    AJ100 Awards

    Year

    Project

    Description


    2016

    Bennetts Associates  

    AJ100 New Member of the Year

    BCI Awards

    Year

    Project

    Description


    2015

    5 Pancras Square, King's Cross, London
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    Best Practice Award


    2015

    5 Pancras Square, King's Cross, London
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    Health and Safety Award


    2011

    Royal Shakespeare Theatre, Stratford-upon-Avon
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    Major Building Project of the Year


    2005

    Central Library and Jubilee Street Development, Brighton
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    Building Project of the Year


    2001

    Wessex Water Operations Centre, Bath
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    Building Award

    BCO Awards

    Year

    Project

    Description


    2010

    Elizabeth II Court, Winchester
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    Winner, Refurbished/Recycled Workplace Above 2000 m²


    2009

    The Potterrow Development, University of Edinburgh
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    National Corporate Workplace Award


    2000

    BT Headquarters, Edinburgh Park
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    Winner, Corporate Workplace (Scotland region)


    1996

    Imperium, Reading
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    Best Out-of-Town Office Building

    Construction News Awards

    Year

    Project

    Description


    2015

    5 Pancras Square, King's Cross, London
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    Sustainable Project of the Year

    Oxford Preservation Trust Awards

    Year

    Project

    Description


    2014

    St Antony's College, University of Oxford
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    Winner

    Constructing Excellence Awards

    Year

    Project

    Description


    2011

    Royal Shakespeare Theatre, Stratford-upon-Avon
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    Regional winner


    2010

    Elizabeth II Court, Winchester
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    Winner, Legacy (Sustainability) category

    Property Week Office Development Awards

    Year

    Project

    Description


    2008

    New Street Square, City of London
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    City Office Development of the Year

    Edinburgh Architectural Association Awards

    Year

    Project

    Description


    2019

    Bayes Centre
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    Large Project of the Year

    New City Architecture Award

    Year

    Project

    Description


    2009

    New Street Square, City of London
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    Winner

    Scottish Design Awards

    Year

    Project

    Description


    2009

    The Potterrow Development, University of Edinburgh
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    Chairman’s Award for Architecture


    2009

    The Potterrow Development, University of Edinburgh
    View Project

    Winner, Public Building category


    2002

    Loch Lomond Gateway and Orientation Centre
    View Project

    Best Public Project


    2001

    Rab Bennetts  

    Scottish Architect of the Year


    2000

    BT Headquarters, Edinburgh Park
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    Chairman’s Award for Architecture


    2000

    BT Headquarters, Edinburgh Park
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    Corporate Building Award

    Mayor of London Business Energy Challenge

    Year

    Project

    Description


    2015

    Bennetts Associates  

    Bronze Award

    USITT Architecture Awards

    Year

    Project

    Description


    2012

    Royal Shakespeare Theatre, Stratford-upon-Avon
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    Architecture Honor Award

    Scottish Property Awards

    Year

    Project

    Description


    2019

    Bayes Centre
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    Jury Award of Excellence

    FX International Design Awards

    Year

    Project

    Description


    2017

    Storyhouse, Chester
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    Winner, 'Leisure or Entertainment Venue' category


    2011

    Royal Shakespeare Theatre, Stratford-upon-Avon
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    Winner, 'Leisure or Entertainment Venue' category


    2001

    Wessex Water Operations Centre, Bath
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    Best Large Office

    CIBSE Awards

    Year

    Project

    Description


    2005

    Central Library and Jubilee Street Development, Brighton
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    Major Project of the Year

    Ground Engineering Awards

    Year

    Project

    Description


    2011

    Royal Shakespeare Theatre, Stratford-upon-Avon
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    Highly Commended, Geotechnical / Geoenvironmental UK Project over £1M

    Building Services Awards

    Year

    Project

    Description


    2009

    New Street Square, City of London
    View Project

    Major Project of the Year


    2005

    Central Library and Jubilee Street Development, Brighton
    View Project

    Major Project of the Year

    Brick Awards

    Year

    Project

    Description


    2019

    The Royal College of Pathologists
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    Winner, Education


    2017

    Storyhouse, Chester
    View Project

    Winner, 'Public Building' category


    1995

    PowerGen Headquarters, Coventry
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    Engineering Application Award

    LABC Building Excellence Awards

    Year

    Project

    Description


    2018

    Storyhouse
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    Winner, 'Best Change of Use of an Existing Building' category


    2015

    5 Pancras Square, King's Cross, London
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    Best inclusive building, London region

    Enjoy England Awards for Excellence

    Year

    Project

    Description


    2011

    Royal Shakespeare Theatre, Stratford-upon-Avon
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    Outstanding Contribution to Tourism Award

    European Hotel Design Awards

    Year

    Project

    Description


    2011

    Mint Hotel Tower of London
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    Winner, sustainability category


    2003

    Mint Hotel Westminster
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    Best Hotel

    Caterer and Hotelkeeper Awards

    Year

    Project

    Description


    2005

    Mint Hotel Westminster
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    Hotel of the year - Group category

    International Hotel Investment Forum Awards

    Year

    Project

    Description


    2004

    Mint Hotel Westminster
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    Best New Hotel

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