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Address: 66 Portland Place
Date:1932-34
Architect: George Grey Wornum
Status: Grade II* listed
Location: east side of Portland Place at corner with Weymouth Street
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Remodelling of Roof Terraces at the RIBA Headquarters Building, Portland Place, London: Winner Announced
Dan Pearson Studio has won the competition to select a designer to remodel the three publicly accessible roof terraces at the RIBA Headquarters Building, Portland Place, London.
The first Stage of the competition attracted 57 Expressions of Interest, from which Burd Haward Architects, Dan Pearson Studio, Glowacka Rennie Architects and Studio Weave + Millimetre were invited to attend a competitive interview to outline their possible approach and vision for the remodelling of the terraces. The Jury Panel consisted of members of the RIBA Premises Committee (Christopher Ash, Project Orange and Sasha Bhavan, Knox Bhavan Architects) together with Lisa Lightfoot (RIBA Deputy Venue Manager) and Martin Pascoe (RIBA House Architect and Head of Property & Facilities).
Panel members were greatly impressed by the enthusiasm and variety of approaches proposed by the four short-listed teams. The panel felt that Dan Pearson Studio’s well considered proposals, which whilst meeting the functional requirements of the outdoor spaces, had the potential to create a memorable set of terraces, with year round interest that would compliment the richness and integrity of the Grade II* listed 1930’s building.
Members of the Jury Panel commented:
“An appropriate, simple, yet innovative solution - we look forward to seeing Dan Pearsons studio create a beautiful, changing backdrop of fabulous plants for this special building”.
Sasha Bhavan (Knox Bhavan Architects)
“The competition drew a fascinating range of responses across disciplines and included architectural, landscape and installation based proposals. In this context it was felt that the winning proposal, incorporating sophisticated planting strategies and living walls would provide a beautiful counterpoint to the architecture of 66 Portland Place and significantly enhance and enrich the experience of the terraces.”
Christopher Ash (Project Orange)
11 Dec 2008
Shortlist announced: RIBA Roof Terraces
The shortlist is announced for the competition to refurbish the three publicly accessible roof terraces at the RIBA Headquarters building, 66 Portland Place, London, W1B 1AD. These outdoor spaces are used for a variety of events and the objective is to design and create simple sustainable architectural garden terraces that will enhance the Grade II* listed building designed by George Grey Wornum.
The RIBA was delighted by the response to the competition, which attracted 57 Expressions of Interest from designers based in the UK, Eire, France and the United States of America.
The Jury Panel consisted of architect members of the RIBA Premises Committee, together with RIBA Staff. The Panel selected the designers which they felt had best demonstrated their understanding of the project, how they might take the project forward and their ability to design and deliver a special roof-top experience which will compliment the 1930’s building. The four designers (in alphabetical order) short-listed were as follows:
- Burd Haward Architects
- Glowacka Rennie Architects
- Dan Pearson Studio
- Studio Weave and Millimetre
The four short-listed designers will be invited to attend an interview in early January 2009 to elaborate on their Expression of Interest material and discuss the project with Jury Panel members.
Previously:
13 Nov 2008
Expressions of Interest sought: Refurbishment of Roof Terraces at the RIBA Headquarters Building, Portland Place, London
Designers are invited to submit Expressions of Interest for the redesign of three roof terraces at the RIBA Headquarters building at 66 Portland Place, London, W1B 1AD. Expressions of Interest are welcome from architects, interior/exterior designers, landscape architects and/or combinations thereof.
The RIBA has three publicly accessible outdoor terraces situated on the first, fourth and sixth floors. These are used for a variety of events and functions including alfresco summer dining, conference spill-out space, canapé receptions, banquets, weddings and parties. The objective is to design and create simple sustainable architectural garden terraces that will compliment and enhance 66 Portland Place. The aspiration is to commission a work of quality and originality that will create a signature project in the context of the fine Grade II* listed 1930’s building, designed by George Grey Wornum. This project offers a unique and prestigious opportunity to make a significant and lasting contribution to a high profile, historic, precious, listed building at the very heart of current British Design.
Up to four designers will be short-listed and invited to attend an interview to outline their thinking and how they might approach the commission. A Preliminary Briefing Paper giving further background about the project and selection process is available to download from www.architecture.com/competitions . Alternatively, please contact the RIBA Competitions Office on +44 (0)113 234 1335. The deadline for receipt of Expressions of Interest (RIBA, London) is 5.00pm on Thursday 4 December 2008.
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