Awards
The Trust believes that positive contributions to the urban environment should be publicly recognized. To that end each year the Trust sets up a jury to assess the contribution to the urban environment made by buildings erected in the past year and to recommend where Awards should be made.
2010
In 2010 the Trust's Award was given to the major refurbishment of the McManus Galleries and the associated regeneration of Albert Square. The long term future of this A Listed Building has been secured by extensive underpinning of its foundations. Alterations to the building have been carefully carried out including a new main entrance on the south side and internally, a new lift and staircase. The high quality of external landscaping, both hard and soft, has created an attractive setting for the Galleries and the removal of traffic from the south side has allowed the formation of a pleasant pedestrian area. The designer was Page/ Park Architects, the client was Dundee City Council and the contractor was Muirfield Contracts.
In addition the Trust gave three Commendations. These were for: the West Port Development, a mixed use development including retail, casino, restaurants and serviced apartments; the restoration of Clement Park House which was built in 1854 for James Cox and is the largest surviving Jute Baron's house in Dundee; and the construction of a new Grove Academy.
2009
In 2009 the Trust's Award was given to The Clock Tower which is located at Camperdown Dock. The building, which dates from 1877, is A listed and has been restored and converted into twelve apartments. The conversion has been carried out in a sympathetic manner which has retained the character of the building. Key elements of the building such as the cast iron columns and brick arches have been retained and incorporated as features within the housing, and the clock has been restored to working order. The designer was Archial Architects, the client Unicorn Property Group and the contractor Tricorn Construction.
In addition the Trust gave four Commendations. These were for: the conversion of historic buildings at the former Panmure Shipyard into housing; a housing development at McVicar's Lane/Perth Road which also involved the restoration of a Listed Building; a housing and restaurant building on the site of the former Byzantium restaurant on Hawkhill; the new St Paul's RC Academy on Gillburn Road.
2008
In 2008 two Awards and a Special Award were given. The first Award went to the restoration of Gardyne's Land, High Street, one of the city's most historic buildings. The designer was Simpson Brown, architects, the client Dundee City Council and the contractor W.H.Brown
The second Award went to the Restoration of Baxter Park by Dundee City Council. Supported by the Heritage Lottery Fund, the Park was restored to its original design by Sir Joseph Paxton. Specific elements were the restoration of the Pavilion, replacement of the boundary railings and gates, and the construction of a new Centre for community activities in the Park.
The Special Award was given to the Tayside Building Preservation Trust for their work over the years on a number of historic buildings in Dundee including the Sea Captain's house.
The Trust also gave a Commendation to a housing redevelopment by Hillcrest Housing Association at Alexander Street/Carnegie Street. The development has introduced well designed and distinctive housing into this inner city regeneration area.
2007
In 2007 the Trust's Award went to Glenogil, a bespoke house at Ogilvie Road, Broughty Ferry which overlooks the River Tay near the Royal Tay Yacht Club. The designer was the Voight Partnership, the client Mrs J. Elvidge, and the contractor Pert Bruce Construction.
In addition Commendation was given to Borders Bookshop, a reconstructed engine works moved from its original site to become an attractive new bookshop.
