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Salvation Army project wins RIBA awards

Friday, 6 November 2009

The Salvation Army in Chelmsford, completed by Apollo Public Buildings earlier this year, has won the RIBA East “Building of the Year” award only a week after achieving the RIBA East Community Architecture Award.

Designed by Hudson Architects, the striking building was one of 18 projects visited and one of 45 entered.  The judges cited the simple concept and innovative construction as reason for the win. 

The RIBA awards jury commented:“The Salvation Army building is dramatic, well-executed and minimalist, located in an ill-kempt environment beside the ring road.  It is constructed of timber wall and roof panels, clad in zinc sheet and red composite board.  The plan is clearly articulated and the building appears to work well for the very enthusiastic hands-on clients/users.”  

Duncan Clark, Divisional Director on the project, added:“We’re delighted that the Salvation Army building has received such a major accolade.  It was a challenging design to construct but Apollo’s team – Brian knight, Ian Black and Stuart Edwards – worked closely with the client's designers to ensure this award-winning result was delivered on time.”

“The Salvation Army building is dramatic, well-executed and minimalist..."

The RIBA awards jury

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