Guernsey Design Awards 2020 shortlist announced

Wednesday 05 February 2020

The shortlist for this year's prestigious Guernsey Design Awards has been announced.

The competition, which is held biennially, is developed in association with Normal Piette, the States of Guernsey Planning Service, the Guernsey Society of Architects and the Chartered Institute of Architectural Technologists Channel Islands.

It aims to honour distinctive, original, inspirational and sustainable building design in the local environment.

44 entries were received this year, but only 19 projects have made the shortlist.

The competition features awards for residential new builds, residential renovations/extensions, non-residential builds, small projects, commercial, multiple residential developments and heritage projects.

As in previous years, there will be a 'Professionals' Choice' award, while the big winner will be chosen by the general public in the 'People's Choice' award. Voting will open on 17 February and the public will be able to have their say until 8 March.

"We've had some excellent entries this year and I know it's been a tough shortlisting process for the judges," said Paul Rogers of Norman Piette. "The 2020 awards feature some tremendous projects which are a wonderful testament to the levels of vision and design excellence that exists in Guernsey."

A whole host of designs have been presented for entry including new buildings, extensions, restoration projects and work on protected buildings.

The guiding criteria for the judges included the overall quality of design, the use of materials, the relationship to setting, sustainability and adherence to the client brief.

The awards presentation evening is being held at the Performing Arts Centre on 27 March. Admission is free and anyone wishing to attend can register for tickets here.