Three housing projects designed by the same architect are competing against each other in the Medium Residential Scheme of the Year in the 2023 ProCon Leicestershire property and construction awards.
David Granger Architectural Design is guaranteed a win in this category, which is sponsored by Lovell Partnerships and is one of eight in this year’s 20 th ProCon Awards. The ProCon Awards’ overall sponsors are Unique Window Systems, Freeths and Salus Approved Inspectors. The Leicester Mercury is the Awards’ media partner.
The Medium Residential Scheme of the Year finalists are:
Main Street and Green Lane, Wilson, submitted by David Granger Architectural Design
Five new homes were built on what was the green of the second hole at Breedon Priory Golf Centre (pictured above).
This development created five new homes in a courtyard setting. Great emphasis was put on the character of the area with the scheme being designed to reflect the historic vernacular of the village.
The development included three dwellings designed to provide much needed starter homes for local residents.
Botts Lane, Appleby Magna, submitted by David Granger Architectural Design
Two detached houses have been built on unused paddock land at Botts Lane, Appleby Magna.
Located on a prominent corner site which is very visible when entering the village, it was important that the development was in keeping with the scale and character of existing dwellings and sat comfortably in the landscape.
Through discussions with the local authority, a contemporary design was achieved to provide a development that works in harmony with neighbouring properties.
Talbot Street, Whitwick, submitted by David Granger Architectural Design
Seven detached dwellings were built on half a hectare of vacant land at Talbot Street, Whitwick.
The site had challenging topography, with the level difference between Talbot Road and the rear of the site being approximately 14 metres.
The solution was split level properties. Each property has tiered gardens to the rear, maximising the views.
Beth Bundonis, regional managing director at award sponsor Lovell Partnerships in the East Midlands, said: “We’re very proud to sponsor the Small and Medium Residential categories at this year’s ProCon awards, celebrating the fantastic work happening across the region.
“Those shortlisted are focused on bringing forth much-needed, quality housing, making a difference to people in the Leicestershire and Rutland area – a mission we share with our work to unlock homes across the wider East Midlands.”
The winner will be announced at a ceremony at Leicester’s King Power Stadium on November 9.
The other seven awards are:
- Regeneration Project of the Year , sponsored by Keepmoat Homes
- Medium Residential Scheme of the Year , sponsored by Lovell Partnerships
- Large Residential Scheme of the Year , sponsored by Morro
- Small Non-residential Scheme of the Year , sponsored by Gateley
- Medium Non-residential Scheme of the Year , sponsored by Gateley
- Large Non-residential Scheme of the Year , sponsored by Procure Partnerships Framework and Compliance Chain
- Infrastructure Project of the Year , sponsored by Procure Partnerships Framework and Compliance Chain
Companies keen to attend the ceremony or to enquire about sponsorship opportunities can contact Allyson Jeffrey on 0116 278 1443 or via email: info@procon-leicestershire.co.uk
Full details about the Awards are at procon-leicestershire.co.uk/procon-awards
