Clayton Architecture has been shortlisted for FOUR awards in the 2023 Sefton Design Awards.
The acclaimed Southport firm is among local businesses being recognised at the glittering event, which celebrates outstanding architecture, urban planning, and building projects which have been created across the borough over the past 10 years.
The awards are being held at The Grand on Lord Street in Southport this evening (Friday 20th October 2023).
Joe Clayton, Director of Clayton Architecture, said: “I am delighted to announce that we have four separate projects that have been shortlisted in Sefton Council’s first ever Design Awards!
“Our projects up for nomination are:
▪️The Grand, Lord Street – Best Commercial, Refurbishment and Listed Building
▪️Wennington – Best Extension
▪️Freshfield – Best New Build
▪️Sherringham Road – Best Extension
“We have been up against great competition and designs over the past 10 years, so as a young practice that hasn’t even existed that long we are delighted to have made it this far.
“I would like to say a big thank you to our clients and contractors for helping us deliver these really high quality end results and we look forward to improving Sefton in the years to come.”
Winners in the Sefton Design Awards will be announced in 11 categories:
- Best heritage scheme
- Best small housing scheme (under 10 houses)
- Best individual new house
- Best large housing scheme (10 houses or over)
- Best conversion scheme (any use)
- Best commercial scheme
- Best home extension
- Best affordable housing scheme
- Best public building
- Best public art or public realm scheme
- Best sustainable/climate change resistant scheme
Derek McKenzie, Sefton Council’s Chief Planning Officer, said:
“The awards are an excellent opportunity for architects, designers, and builders to showcase their work and gain recognition for their achievements.
“As a local authority that champions good design, we have created the Design Awards to provide a platform for celebrating the exceptional work of architects, designers and visionaries who have contributed to the borough’s immensely varied built environment.
“This inaugural event will recognise the high standards of design in Sefton and inspire others to reach those same high standards.”
Tickets are now on sale. The black-tie event will start at 7pm and will be hosted by Radio City presenter Leanne Campbell, with music from swing singer Asa Murphy, followed by a disco until the early hours.
If you have any questions regarding the event, please email design.review@sefton.gov.uk
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