OPT Awards 'in lockdown' All Entries

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Introduction OPT was established nearly a century ago and the OPT Awards are themselves almost 50 years old. But, in all that time, we have never seen anything like 2020. The impact of the pandemic could be felt in our socially distanced judging. It can be traced in our postponed awards ceremony. It is, of course, present in the fact we’re meeting virtually. Everything, in a sense, is different. But however different the form of the Awards may seem, its function remains the same. OPT was established to preserve the best of the old, to encourage the best of the new, and to educate people about the city of Oxford and its surroundings. Our Awards are an important part of this, as we seek to recognize the finest new buildings and the most exemplary efforts to preserve older structures. This year, with the new Green Award, we also celebrate those projects which demonstrate excellent work towards sustainability. It has been a delight to see so many entries this year. Despite the difficulties posed in 2020, there have been a great many projects working hard to help bring Oxford to life. In this, the 43rd year of the OPT Awards, we considered an incredible forty-five competitors – all of which can be seen on these pages. None of this would have been possible without the support of our sponsors, Carter Jonas, Critchleys and Mathews Comfort. I am immensely grateful to them, to the OPT team, and to all those whose hard work and creativity is celebrated here. The Rev Prof William Whyte Chairman of the Awards Panel

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Judging Panel The judges are appointed as a cross section of local people, all with a wide range of skills and knowledge of Oxford. They enjoyed visiting all of the projects submitted, before engaging in an interesting and lively debate to reach their decisions at the panel meeting. Plaques are awarded to those projects which demonstrate an outstanding contribution to Oxford, Certificates to those which show a significate contribution, and Letters of Commendation to those which exhibit a positive contribution. Rev Prof William Whyte (Chairman), Professor of Social and Architectural History at St John’s College, Chair of the Faculty of History and Chairman of OPT Dr Geoffrey Tyack, Architectural Historian and OPT Trustee Mrs Liz Woolley, Local Historian and Author Mr John Stevenson, Architect and former Oxford Brookes University Lecturer Prof Elizabeth McKellar, Architectural Historian and Author Mrs Carole Souter, Master of St Cross College and OPT Trustee Miss Alice Purkiss, National Trust Partnership Lead, University of Oxford Mrs Georgina Hamshaw, MSc Historic Conservation student at Oxford Brookes Mrs Debbie Dance, Director of OPT

@OxfordPresTrust #OPTAwards Building Conservation

MIXED-DEVELOPMENT: 120-122 HIGH STREET, OXFORD FOR LINCOLN COLLEGE Owner: Lincoln College Architects: fjmt studios Main Contractor: Beard Construction Project Managers: Ridge and Partners LLP Historic Building Consultants: Montgomery Architects Ltd. Historic Building Consultants: Donald Insall Associates ALL SOULS COLLEGE: RESTORATION OF PUBLIC FACING FAÇADE, INCLUDING REPLACEMENT OF INTRICATE STONE CHIMNEYS Owner: All Souls College Main Contractor: West Waddy ADP Stonemasons: Heritage Stone Access Ltd. BLACKFRIARS ANNEXE Owner: Blackfriars Architects: MEB Design Ltd. Main Contractor: Total Projects Ltd. Project Managers: Hollybrook Estates Ltd. Mechanical Engineers: Purely Air Tech Electrical Engineers: Freeman & Company BELSYRE COURT REFURBISHMENT Owner: St John’s College Main Contractor: Savvy Group Architects: Verity & Beverley, Architects & Designers

BRASENOSE FARM Owner: Kitchen Architecture Ltd. Planning Architects: Strategic Design Associates Builders: Modern Living Homes Ltd. Planning Consultant: MCB Planning Ltd. CLEANING, REPAINTING, AND REPAIRS TO THE FACADES OF THE GRADE II LISTED DYSON PERRINS LABORATORY Owner: Oxford University Centre for the Environment Entrant: Oxford University Estates Services Main Contractor: Beard Construction Conservation and Restoration: Heritage Project Contracts Stonemasons: OG Stonemasonry Contractors Ltd. KEBLE COLLEGE: PARKS ROAD FRONTAGE RESTORATION Owner: Keble College Architects: David Yandell Architect Stonemasons: OG Stonemasonry Contractors Ltd. Blacksmiths: Howard Engineering (Oxford) Ltd. Scaffolders: First Choice Scaffolding Ltd. ST MARY MAGDALEN ROOF REPAIR, CLEANING, DECORATION, AND LIGHTING PROJECT Owner: St. Mary Magdalen Church Architects: Montgomery Architects Ltd. Builders: Richard Ward (Oxford) Ltd. Lighting Engineers: Anthony J. Smith (Gloucester) Ltd. Specialist Decorator & Careful Cleaner: L.V. Stevens & Co.

THE CONSERVATION OF THE EXTERIOR OF ST MARY THE VIRGIN, IFFLEY Entrant: Iffley Parochial Church Council Architects: Andrew Townsend Architects Historic Conservation: Sally Strachey Historic Conservation Archaeology: Oxford Archaeology THE HARCOURT ARMS, STANTON HARCOURT Owner: Harcourt Arms (2015) Ltd. Main Contractor: Ralt Engineering Ltd. Roofing: Michaelsson Contractors Ltd. Groundworkers: T&L Construction Ltd. THE JAM FACTORY, OXFORD Owner: Nuffield College Entrant: Savills UK Ltd. Building Contractor: Benfield & Loxley THE RANDOLPH HOTEL Owner: AJ Capital Partners Builders: Winterton Building Solutions Ltd. Stonemasons: Bespoke Stonemasonry Services Ltd.

THE STORY MUSEUM Owner: The Story Museum Architects: Purcell Main Contractor: Edgar Taylor Ltd. Quantity Surveyors: Burke Hunter Adams Structure and MEP: Ramboll

Corporate Membership Corporate Membership for just £500.00 +VAT per annum. Benefits include an interesting mix of visits, talks and networking opportunities which bring together leading organisations and people from the Universities, the Colleges and the Business and Town Communities. • Exclusive events, team building and volunteering opportunities • Invitations to the annual OPT Awards Evening and Oxford Open Doors Launch, key events in the Oxford Calendar • Regular updates, mailings and newsletters • Free access to Oxford Castle & Prison, plus 10% discount on Corporate Hire • Recognition of your support on our website and in our Annual Report Our members are vital to our work and make a positive contribution to Oxford through their support by enabling us to do all the work we do. Visit www.oxfordpreservation.org.uk for more information. Opportunities for Corporate Sponsorship “It was a pleasure to support the Open Doors launch in 2019, always special and a wonderful opportunity to celebrate Oxford, and share in its places and rich treasures, drawing people from the city, county and beyond\" -VSL & Partners Contact Stephen at [email protected] for more information.

Corporate Membership Join us now and make a positive contribution to Oxford Enjoy invitations to exclusive events throughout the year, which include both the annual OPT Awards and the launch of Oxford Open Doors – which in 2019 had us enjoying drinks in the much-loved Covered Market; the coolest party in town! Enjoy the great outdoors and take advantage of Corporate Volunteering opportunities on our land. Contact Lindsay at [email protected] for more information.

@OxfordPresTrust #OPTAwards New Buildings

CATHERINE HUGHES BUILDING Owner: Somerville College Architects: Niall McLaughlin Architects Main Contractor: Beard Construction Project Managers: Bidwells LLP CHRIST CHURCH VISITOR CENTRE Owner: Christ Church Architects: Purcell Civil Engineering: Stantec Structural Engineering: The Morton Partnership MEP Engineering: Hoare Lea Quantity Surveying: Synergy PURPOSE BUILT BOOK BINDERY AND BOOK SHOP, YARNTON Owner: Temple Bookbinders Ltd. Entrant: Yarnton Parish Council Architects: Oxford Architectural Design Builders: Green Shires Building Services Heating Engineers: Next Generation Renewable Energy Ltd. Rend/Lime Plasterers: Heritage Plastering Services Ltd. THE DOROTHY WADHAM BUILDING, IFFLEY ROAD Owner: Wadham College Architects: Allies and Morrison Main Contractor: Gilbert-Ash Structural Engineer: engineersHRW Services Engineer: Skelly & Couch Ltd. Landscape Architects: Bradley-Hole Schoenaich Landscape Project Managers: Bidwells LLP

THE H B ALLEN CENTRE Owner: Keble College Architects: MICA Architects Main Contractor: Beard Construction Project Managers: Bidwells LLP

@OxfordPresTrust #OPTAwards Small Projects

AMERSI FOUNDATION ROOM Owner: Brasenose College Architects: BGS Architects Main Contractor: Benfield & Loxley Structural Engineer: Price & Myers M&E Engineer: Vector Design Lighting Designer: LAPD Bespoke Sculpture Design: Barn 6 Furniture Cost Consultant: Ridge BALLIOL COLLEGE LODGE REFURBISHMENT Owner: Balliol College Architects: PenwardenHale Architects Main Contractor: Savvy Group GEORGE STREET MEWS Owner: Nuffield College Architecture & Building Surveying: Savills UK Ltd. Building Contractor: Edmont Ltd. Metalwork: Oxford Railings MAGDALEN COLLEGE OLD KITCHEN BAR TERRACE RAILINGS Owner: Magdalen College Architect: Oliver Architecture Main Contractor: StuartBarr CDR Ltd. Blacksmiths: Ridgeway Forge

MORRIS GARAGE COMMEMORATIVE DISPLAY Owner: New College Designer: Byung Kim Project Managers: New College NEW ACCESSIBILITY IMPROVEMENTS TO THE HISTORY OF SCIENCE MUSEUM CENTRAL STAIRCASE Owner: University of Oxford Principal Designer: Oxford University Estates Services Blacksmiths: Cobalt Blacksmiths Electrical Consultants: Urban Jungle Energy & Engineering Ltd. REDISCOVERING WATERHOUSE IN THE MASTER’S LODGINGS, BALLIOL COLLEGE Owner: Balliol College Maintenance: Balliol College Maintenance Team Interior Designers: Russell Sage Studio

SECONDARY GLAZING OF THE HISTORIC COLLEGE LIBRARY AND 3 NORTH FACING GROUND FLOOR ROOMS OF HARRIS MANCHESTER COLLEGE Owner: Harris Manchester College Technical Sales Advisor: Selectaglaze Ltd. Stained glass conservation: The York Glaziers Trust THE BUTTERY & OLD PORTER’S LODGE, WOLFSON COLLEGE Owner: Wolfson College Architects: BGS Architects Structural Engineers: Price and Myers Mechanical and Electrical: CBG Consultants Ltd. LAW CENTRE BUILDING REFURBISHMENT Leased to: St Peter’s College Owner: Nuffield College Architects: Gray Baynes and Shew Main Contractor: Wooldridge & Simpson Damp roofing specialist: Timberwise

Thanks to the support of the University of Oxford and Historic England, we were able to go ahead with Oxford Open Doors Goes Outside in 2020. The whole event was designed around social distancing, so from virtual events to self- guided walks, and some real outside places open with guided tours, there was something for everyone. The ‘green spaces’, ‘hidden heritage’ and ‘partner’ walks were so popular they are still available, so take a look: www.oxfordpreservation.org.uk 26,500 virtual views 69% new audience 80 events “I had no idea there would be quite so much “Open Doors is one of my yearly highlights to do!” and you didn’t let us down despite the pandemic.” Save the date: 11 – 12 September 2021 Get team building and sign up now to volunteer at Oxford Open Doors! Contact Stephen at [email protected]

@OxfordPresTrust #OPTAwards Landscape & Public Realm

BARTON COMMUNITY MURAL Entrant: Barton Community Association Area Coordinator: Neighbourhood Watch Children and Young People’s Development: Oxford City Council Artist: Merlin Porter Arts BEE HEALTHY Owners: St Bartholomew’s Medical Centre, Summertown Health Centre, and Windrush Medical Practice Contributing Charity: Trust for Oxfordshire’s Environment Contributing Charity: Wild Oxfordshire Contributing Charity: Centre for Sustainable Healthcare KENNINGTON MEADOWS PATH DEVELOPMENT SCHEME Entrant: Sustrans Owner: Oxford Preservation Trust Civil Engineering, Design and Construction: Greenford Ltd. Surfacing and Construction: D. Hazell Surfacing & Construction Ltd. Countryside Management: Deeper Green Services LOWER RADBROOK COMMON PONDS Owner: University of Oxford Conservators: Wytham Woods Technical Directors: Freshwater Habitat Trust Project Officers: The South Midlands Newt Conservation Partnership

MANZIL WAY GARDENS Owner: Oxford City Council Development: Oxford City Council Green Space Development Team Main Contractor: Oxford Direct Services Parks and Open Spaces Electric vehicle charging: Electric Blue OXFORDSHIRE FENS PROJECT: HINSKEY HEIGHTS FEN RESTORATION Owners: Mr John Brimble & Mr Anthony Gresswell Environmental Group: Oxfordshire Fens Project Environmental NGO: Freshwater Habitats Trust Funding Body: Trust for Oxfordshire’s Environment RADCLIFFE INFIRMARY COMMEMORATIVE COMMISSION Owner: University of Oxford Contributors: Thelma Sanders, Xante Cummings and Peggy Frith

ROOTS TO SUCCESS Owner: University of Oxford Conservators: Wytham Woods Health & Safety: Oxford University Innovation WHEATLEY HERITAGE TRAIL Entrant: Wheatley Village Archive Contributors: Michael Heaton, David Harverson, Roger Bell and Stephanie Cox

@OxfordPresTrust #OPTAwards Temporary Projects

BALLIOL COLLEGE LODGE TEMPORARY BUILDING Owner and Project Team: Balliol College EAST END WALL OF RADLEY COLLEGE CHAPEL Owner: Radley College Architects: Purcell Planning Consultants: Edgars Limited Heritage Consultant: Heritage Collective Landscape Architect: Colvin & Moggridge ‘HILDA BOX’, ST ANTONY’S COLLEGE Owner: St Antony’s College Architects: Purcell Temporary Building Hire: PKL Group Project Management: Bidwell’s

ICON Entrant: Arts at the Old Fire Station Photography: Roy Carnegie Photography Homelessness Charity: Crisis Skylight Oxford INDIE OXFORD MARKET PLACE Owner: Oxford Covered Market, Oxford City Council Entrant: Independent Oxford JESUS COLLEGE NORTHGATE PROJECT HOARDINGS Owner: Jesus College Designer: Apropos Construction: BAM Construction

RONAPAINTING GALLERY Owner and Artist: Rona Marsden Photographer: Rie Marsden TALKING MAPS Entrant: Bodleian Libraries, University of Oxford Public Engagement: Bodleian Libraries Public Engagement Curation: Queen Mary University of London

Green Award Science Oxford Centre & Wood Centre for Innovation, Stansfield Park. Plaque This year, we will also be presenting a winner in the New Buildings category 2019. new Green Award to celebrate those projects which demonstrate exemplary work towards sustainability. All of the projects entered in 2020 were considered for the Award. They were judged on aspects such as energy efficiency and green transport provision. The Award will be presented by Councillor Tom Hayes, Cabinet Member for Green Transport and Zero Carbon Oxford. Social Media Join the conversation online with #OPTAwards Facebook @OxPresTrust Twitter @OxfordPresTrust Instagram @OxfordPresTrust