The UK Brick Awards 2011 celebrated the best constructions of the year. Held in London on 2 November, the event showcased contributions made by contractors, brickmakers and architects.

All images courtesy of the Brick Development Association

Supreme Winner and Best Public Building
Lyric Theatre Belfast, UK

This large-scale theatre holds one corner of a continuous system of brick streets, and has been built to match the surrounding local ‘Belfast brick’. The judges say it is ‘an example of outstanding architectural commitment with beautiful interiors that cleverly link with the street scene’.
Architect O’Donnell and Tuomey Architects
Brickwork contractor Gilbert Ash NI Ltd
Brick Ibstock Brick – Heritage Red Blend

Worldwide Brick Award
Gairola House, Haryana, India

This design incorporates intricate corbelled detailing that showcases the capabilities of the brick.
Architect Anagram Architects
Brickwork contractor S S Builders
Brick Locally available bricks

Best Commercial Building
Holiday Inn Express, Manchester, UK

The detailing in this building is precise and effective. It was built on a difficult, triangular site, and has made a positive contribution to the city.
Architect Stephenson Bell
Brickwork contractor Russell Construction
Brick Michelmersh Brick Holdings Plc – Blockleys Smooth Black

Best Housing Development (6-25 units)
Bermondsey Island, London, UK

Described as ‘completely brilliant’, the blue-black bricks match the building’s sheer white elevation and the solar panelling on the roof.
Architect Urban Salon
Brickwork contractor JP Flaherty Brickwork
Brick Ibstock Brick – Tilebrick

Best Educational Building
Charles Carter Building, Lancaster, UK

This four-storey building is framed in a dark brown/grey brick. The double storey colonnade on the south elevation features a brick-faced soffit.
Architect John McAslan & Partners
Brickwork contractor PLF Brickwork Ltd/Advanced Construction Systems
Brick Midnight unsanded

International Award
Dundee House, Dundee, UK

In this outstanding piece of modern civic artchitecture, the brick reveals ‘create depth to the elevation.’ The judges described the external brick-facing towers as ‘monumental’.
Architect Reiach & Hall Architects
Brickwork contractor Lesterose Scotland Ltd
Brick Petersen/Taylor Maxwell – Petersen D71

Volume House Building Award
Barratt Homes, Leicestershire, UK

The range of domestic and urban projects maintain a consistently high standard that is enhanced by high-quality design, typified by well-considered external space.

Innovative Use of Brick and Clay
Lawn House, Leicestershire, UK

An innovative construction for a code 6 house, from photovoltaics to prefabrication, the house is modern and traditional.
Architect Penny Shankar
Brickwork contractor Irvine Whitlock
Brick Yorkshire Red Blend (prefabricated masonry cavity panels)

Specialist Brickwork Contractor of the Year
Gilbert Ash NI Ltd., Belfast, UK

The three projects showcase the capability of the Belfast-based contractor. It exhibits consistent high-quality construction in each of the entries.

Best Housing Development (26 units or more)
Union Phase 2 Block B, London, UK

The blended brick and metal balconies create a unique appearance.
Architect Maccreanor Lavington
Brickwork contractor Rapid Brickwork Ltd
Brick Ibstock Brick Cheddar Brown, Ibstock Milburn Ashen Brown Blend, Ibstock Smooth Buff

Best Housing Development (1-5 units)
31-32 Dolben Street, London, UK

This tightly planned block of apartments features a shimmering surface of green glazed brick.
Architect Association of Ideas
Brickwork contractor Masters Construction
Brick Ibstock Brick – Copper Glazed

Best Craftsmanship Award
Imperial Ordnance Survey HQ, Southampton, UK

Well-designed with impressive detailing, the architects have used only one type of brick to create the different textures and surfaces.
Architect Broadway Malyan
Brickwork contractor Kier Southern
Brick Ibstock Brick – Priory Red

Best Outdoor Space
Sullingstead, Surrey, UK

The craftsmanship in this Luytens house restoration is exemplary.
Architect Frances and Michael Edwards Architects
Brickwork contractor Bluefish Landscapes
Brick Michelmarsh Brick Holdings Plc – Freshfield Lane Handmade Facing, Charnwood Horsham Mix and Michelmersh Creasing Tile

Best Refurbishment & Renovation
Newton & Arkwright Buildings, Nottingham Trent University

This restoration meshes new build with existing retained buildings. It reuses old bricks and matches in new ones.
Architect Hopkins Architects
Brickwork contractor Irvine Whitlock
Brick Coalville

The judging panel

Bob Allies (panel chair), Partner, Allies and Morrison; Dr Neil Beningfield, Chair of UK Mortar Committee and Principal, Neil Beningfield and Associates; Dr Peter Bonfield, Chief Executive, Building Research Establishment Ltd; Michael Hammett, architect, author and brickwork consultant and former Senior Architect at the Brick Development Association (BDA); Professor John Roberts, consulting engineer and former Dean of the Faculty of Technology at Kingston University; Andrew Stroud, Worshipful Company of Tylers and Bricklayers; Joanna van Heyningen, Partner, van Heyningen and Haward; Michael Driver, Lecturer and former CEO at the BDA; Alan Pert, BDA Supreme Winner 2010 and Principal Architect at Nord Architecture.

Further information

www.brick.org.uk