SSDA 2010
The Legacy Roof which spans the London 2012 Olympics Aquatics Centre is one of four Award winning entries in this year’s Structural Steel Design Awards, which were announced at a special ceremony at London’s Imperial War Museum on 8 July 2010. The three other new structures that the judges felt equally worthy to stand alongside the iconic Olympic structure are Audi West London, the Infinity Footbridge in Stockton-on-Tees, and Dublin Airport Terminal 2.
The awards are now into their 42nd year, recognising the excellence achievable in structural and architectural design with the use of steel. Judges selected the Award winning entries from a shortlist of 17, all of which scored highly in efficiency, cost effectiveness, aesthetics, sustainability and innovation.
Commendations and Certificate of Merit
Legacy Roof, London Aquatics Centre
The Infinity Footbridge, Stockton-on-Tees
Commendations
The Rose Bowl, Leeds Metropolitan University
Cathedral Bridge, Derby
Energy Recovery Plant, Corus Port Talbot
A40 Perryn Road Footbridge, West London
Certificates of Merit
The Riverside Museum, Glasgow
Helical Stair, 500 Brook Drive, Reading
Wind Turbine Enclosure, Strata, London SE1
| Architect | Wilkinson Eyre Architects |
| Structural engineer | Expedition Engineering |
| Steelwork contractor | Rowen Structures Ltd (Severfield-Rowen Plc) |
| Main contractor | ISG InteriorExterior |
| Client | Volkswagen Group UK Ltd |
Judges comment:
Comprehensively well designed and economical in form, the structure and its details reflect a technical ethos. The building showcases the values that Audi project to their public, with great panache.
This is an appropriately stylish and racy building, showing structural steelwork to great effect.
| Architect | Zaha Hadid Architects |
| Structural engineer | Arup |
| Steelwork contractor | Rowecord Engineering Ltd |
| Main contractor | Balfour Beatty Group Ltd |
| Client | Olympic Delivery Authority |
Judges comment:
An heroic engineering achievement which has overcome severe programme and constructional problems. A necessarily complex structure delivers the form and shape at the heart of what will become the emblematic and beautiful icon of the London 2012 Olympics.
This is a high profile success for structural steelwork.
| Architect | Pascall+Watson architects |
| Structural engineer and Project Manager | Arup |
| Steelwork contractor | Watson Steel Structures Ltd (Severfield-Rowen Plc) |
| Construction Manager | Mace |
| Client | Dublin Airport Authority |
Judges comment:
A large complex infrastructure scheme designed and constructed in a short time in the midst of the day-to-day life of a busy international airport. The intention is to provide an exceptionally user-friendly experience. The expression of the steel structure is clear, with consistent detailing.
A well executed project which demonstrates close cooperation between all involved, and a fine example of the capabilities of steelwork.
| Structural engineer | Expedition Engineering |
| Steelwork contractor | Cleveland Bridge UK Ltd |
| Main contractor | Balfour Beatty Civil Engineering |
| Client | Stockton-on-Tees Borough Council |
Judges comment:
An inspirational project which fulfils the client’s brief for a landmark to open up a development area.
The elegant structure clearly describes the forces on it, and its simplicity belies the technical complexities which were handled by good teamwork. Attention to detail is evident throughout. This is steelwork at its most dramatic.
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