IRISH GEORGIAN SOCIETY

AWARDS 2014

Architectural Conservation Award

Original Drawing Award

INVITATION

Application forms now available ()

Clockwise from top left: St. Malchy’s Church, Belfast (winner 2010), Fergal McCabe’s Dublin Castle (winner 2010), Mark Costello’s ‘Dublin’s Parlour and the Point Depot’ (Highly Commended 2011), Frameyard and Glasshouses, Fota House, Co. Cork(winner 2012)

The Irish Georgian Society invites applications for its Architectural and Original Drawing Awards 2014 from Irish architects or architectural practices, building surveyors, engineers and other professionals involved in the conservation of historic buildings in Ireland.

There will be two award categories: one for a conservation project and one for an original drawing (non-CAD) relating to an historic building or structure.

Applications concerning historic buildings of all types, including vernacular, are welcome. Previously shortlisted projects include churches, civic structures, follies and houses both urban and rural. Application forms for the awards are available on the Society’s website () and applications must be received in the Society’s offices before 12 noon on Friday 6th June 2014.

No entry fee is required to participate

IRISH GEORGIAN SOCIETY

ARCHITECTURAL CONSERVATION AWARD &

ORIGINAL DRAWING AWARD

The Irish Georgian Society’s Architectural Conservation Award and Original Drawing Award are to encourage excellence in the area of conservation and to celebrate those conservation professionals and practitioners responsible for projects of merit.

There will be 2 categories of Awards as follows :follows:

Category 1

Award for a Conservation Project by architects in Ireland or Irish architectural firms, building surveyors and other professionals involved in the conservation of historic buildings in Ireland. The term ‘Conservation’ is interpreted as per the Royal Institute of Architects of Ireland definition to include works of preservation, restoration, adaptation and maintenance of buildings and sites.

Category 2

Award for an original architectural (non CAD) drawing relating to an historic building/structure, in Ireland.

Terms & Conditions.

  • The Judges reserve the right to make or not make any award. The Judges’ decision will be final in all matters including validating or otherwise any application.
  • In Category 1 works must have been completed between January 2012 – May 2014, must be located in Ireland and have been carried out by architects in Ireland or Irish architectural firms, building surveyors or other appropriately qualified professionals.
  • In Category 2 the original drawing (non-CAD) must have been executed in the last five years.
  • The Award will be in the form of a Parchment, which will be presented to the Client and professional team at a ceremony in Autumn 2014.
  • There is no Entry Fee.
  • An entry will imply the granting of permission to publish all materials and particulars of the project free of copyright restrictions. The winning project will be presented in the Irish Architectural and Decorative Studies, (the Journal of the Irish Georgian Society) and/or the Irish Georgian Society Newsletter and promotional material.
  • Access to submitted projects by the Judging Panel must be arranged by the Applicant for the final shortlist of selected projects.
  • Confirmation that application/presentation boards will be collected from IGS offices the City Assembly House, 58 South William Street, Dublin 2. Alternatively confirmation that return of application/presentation boards will not be required. Entries not collected within one month after the award ceremony will not be the responsibility of the Irish Georgian Society.
  • Application Deadline 12 noon on the 6th June 2014 to the Irish Georgian Society offices at the City Assembly House, 58 South William Street, Dublin 2, marked for the attention of Mary Bryan

Telephone: 01 6767053.

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I R I S H G E O R G I A N S O C I E T Y

City Assembly House South William Street, Dublin 2

Tel. 01 6767053

Conservation Award

Application Form Category 1

  • Application form must be fully completed
  • Application must be accompanied by drawings of plans, sections & elevations sufficient to explain the project plus good quality colour photographs at 300 dpi images of the project before, during & after conservation on not more than two A1 presentation boards.
  • Drawings & photographs on a CD must be submitted with the project name & documentation for use in promotion of the award together with the name of the architect and client.

Section 1: Personal Details

a. Name of professional team leader :______

b. Address of professional team leader : ______

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c. Tel: ______

d. Email: ______

Section 2: Details of building or structure

a. Name of property: ______

b. Address: ______

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c. Current use:______

d. Previous use (if different):______

e. Date property was purchased by present owners:______

f. Owner of structure

(if not applicant): ______

g. Address: ______

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h. Tel: email :______

Section 3: Statutory Details

a. Is building a Protected Structure? Yes/No

b. Has planning permission been granted for the works?Yes/No

If no please state whether a Section 57 declaration has been issued by the Local Authority Yes/No

Section 4: History and importance of Building or Structure

a. Brief history of the building or structure and name of architect if known:

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b. Brief description of building or structure and its importance:

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Section 5: Personnel

a. Name of Professional Team Leader:

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b. RIAI Accreditation Grade of Conservation Architect (if applicable): ______

Section 6: Works Details

a. Details and dates of conservation/restoration works, indicating costs, and stating by whom works were carried out :

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b. Method Statement of the conservation works.

This should be prepared by the contractors/craftspersons/conservation professionals involved in the project and should provide clear details of the works and how they were carried out. Works should adhere to the conservation principles outlined in the Architectural Heritage Protection Guidelines for Planning Authorities, Department of the Environment, Heritage and Local Government.

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Check List for Category 1

The following must be included with the application :

  1. Completed application form
  1. Site location map, which clearly illustrates the location of the structure in red.
  1. Written consent from owner of structure (if not applicant).
  1. Copy of planning permission (where required for works).
  1. Sufficient drawings and photosto illustrate project on not more than two A1 presentation boards
  1. A CD of the drawings & photographs and completed Application Form
  1. Confirmation that application/presentation boards will be collected from IGS offices the City Assembly House, 58 South William Street, Dublin 2. Alternatively confirm that return of application/presentation boards documents will not be required.
  1. Names & addresses of Professional Team Leader and Owner

The Award Ceremony date and location in Autumn 2014 has yet to be finalised.

I R I S H G E O R G I A N S O C I E T Y

City Assembly House South William Street Dublin 2

Tel. 01 6767053

Original Drawing Award

Relating to an historic building or structure

Application Form Category 2

  • Application form must be fully completed
  • Application must be accompanied by an original (non CAD) drawing relating to an historic building or structure.
  • A CD for use in promotion of the award must be submitted. This should include good quality colour photographs at 300 dpi images of the drawing,the building name together with the name of the owner and architect.

Section 1: Personal Details

a. Applicant’s name:______

b. Applicant’s address: ______

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c. Tel: email :

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Section 2: Details of drawing

a. Name of property: ______

b. Address: ______

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c. Current use:______

d. Owner of structure

(if not applicant): ______

f. Address: ______

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g. Tel:email :______

Check List for category 2

The following must be included with the application :

  1. Completed application form
  1. Original drawing (non CAD)

c. Site location details

  1. Written consent from owner of structure (if not applicant, if applicable).
  1. A CD for use in promotion of the award must be submitted which should include good quality colour photographs at 300 dpi images of the drawing,the building name together with the name of the owner and architect.
  1. Stamped addressed envelope for return of drawing or confirmation that drawing willbe collected from IGS offices at City Assembly House, 58 South William Street, Dublin 2. Alternatively confirmation that drawing will not be required to be returned.
  1. Names & addresses of Applicant & Owner.

The Award Ceremony – The date and location in Autumn 2014 is to be finalised.