Cork Better Building Awards 2008 – Heritage/ Conservation Category

The Better Building Awards are dedicated to raising awareness of the importance of the built environment to the life and image of Cork city; the economy of the city and the quality of life of its citizens.

This year, as an action of the Cork City Heritage Plan, the Better Building Awards includes a Heritage/Conservation Category.  This category will focus on those aspects of the built environment that contribute to the Built Heritage of Cork city. The Heritage/ Conservation Award aims to set standards for protecting, enhancing and creating better Built Heritage in Cork city. The Built Heritage Award covers the 3 broad areas of:

Restoration of historic buildings and structures of historic importance Adaptation of historic buildings and structures of heritage value for contemporary uses Integrating newly designed structures into existing streetscapes and landscapes

Buildings and structures ranging from large corporate buildings to distinctive pubs and restaurants, domestic homes, historic houses, and even structures such as bridges, monuments or historic plaques are also eligible.

Entrants will be accepted by application from building owners, architects and developers and by nomination from members of the Cork City Heritage Forum.

Entry forms are available at Cork Marketing Partnership, Albert Quay House, Albert Quay, Cork

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