The Lightbox wins a Civic Trust Award
The Lightbox's architects, Marks Barfield, have won a national award for the building's community focused design and sustainability...
Photo credit: Peter Cook
Marks Barfield Architects have picked up a top prize for the design of The Lightbox at the 49th Civic Trust Awards ceremony, held in Newcastle upon Tyne on Wednesday 12 March.
Civic Trust Awards are given to projects that are of benefit culturally, socially or economically whilst making an outstanding contribution to the quality and appearance of the environment. One of their key attributes is that the judging panel involves a member from the local community, along with an architect and specialist in access.
The Lightbox is one of only 29 projects out of over 400 entries from across the UK to have received the highest level Award.
The judges commended the accessibility of The Lightbox. They concluded that thanks to “bold architectural design and extensive public consultation” it is “likely to become a popular landmark for Woking.”
“This award is excellent news for Marks Barfield and The Lightbox,” said Marilyn Scott, Director of The Lightbox. “It is recognition of how we have realised our vision for an accessible cultural venue that benefits Woking’s community and environment.”
News of the Civic Trust Award follows The Lightbox’s selection for the long list of The Art Fund Prize for in February. You can still post a comment telling the judges why you think we should win this award at www.artfundprize.org.uk.
You can find out more about the Design and Construction of The Lightbox or The Art Fund Prize by clicking on the links under the slideshow below.
The Civic Trust Website | Mark's Barfield Architect's website |
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Further information
About The Lightbox
Design and Construction
The Lightbox has been designed by an internationally respected team, led by Marks Barfield Architects, creators of the London Eye. It was built by a well established family firm, R Durtnell & Son, who have a reputation for unusual and high quality buildings.