The full judges’ citation said the commercial residential development was "expertly woven into the existing fabric of St Andrews, although uncompromisingly contemporary, the development acknowledges the historic street pattern and scale of its special context. "The external materials palette is limited and of extremely high quality.
"While the built fabric in the vicinity is predominantly structural stone, the use of a warm continental brick with narrow courses is appropriate and welcoming."
The building was selected from a short list of 12 projects.
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More links:
RIAS 2015 Awards: http://www.rias.org.uk/awards/rias-awards/rias-awards-2015/
Architect Feature: https://www.architecture.com/StirlingPrize/Awards2015/NationalWinners/WestBurnLane.aspx
