It was recently crowned the North East’s building of the year. Now, Durham Cathedral has received further recognition for its Open Treasure project by winning a Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) National Award. The accolade comes after it picked up a Regional Award and Conservation Award from RIBA in May, along with the building of the year title. The Cathedral is now in the running for a Stirling Prize - architecture’s most prestigious and impressive award. The £10.9 million Open Treasure project, which was designed by Purcell architects, transformed some of the Cathedral’s most historic spaces into a world-class exhibition route. Works include purpose-built state of the art gallery spaces, a new shop and the restoration of the library. The judges described the work to the Cathedral as a “subtle and elegant” addition to the Grade I-listed structure. They added: “Over more than seven years, Purcell has created an inspiring visitor … [Read more...] about Durham Cathedral in running to win architecture’s most prestigious award
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News.Az — Your Window to the RegionHeydar Aliyev Int’l Airport receives most prestigious award in the world
International air transport rating organisation Skytrax confirmed the prestigious 5-Star Airport Rating for the Heydar Aliyev International Airport in Baku, Azerbaijan. The solemn awarding ceremony was held in Baku on May 7, Trend reports. Within the ceremony, a stele located at the entrance of Baku airport and symbolizing its 5-star status was also opened. The event participants also got acquainted with the conditions created at the new airport complex Terminal 1. In addition to Heydar Aliyev International Airport only eight airports around the world received this highest rating. "Our every victory is, first of all, an indicator of Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev’s great attention and care to the civil aviation and to the hard work of the whole team. Receiving the highest rating from such prestigious audit company as Skytrax is a huge achievement for Azerbaijani civil aviation and for the country as a whole. 5-star rating is a clear example of the great work done in … [Read more...] about News.Az — Your Window to the RegionHeydar Aliyev Int’l Airport receives most prestigious award in the world
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By Trend International air transport rating organisation Skytrax confirmed the prestigious 5-Star Airport Rating for the Heydar Aliyev International Airport in Baku, Azerbaijan. The solemn awarding ceremony was held in Baku on May 7. Within the ceremony, a stele located at the entrance of Baku airport and symbolizing its 5-star status was also opened. The event participants also got acquainted with the conditions created at the new airport complex Terminal 1. In addition to Heydar Aliyev International Airport only eight airports around the world received this highest rating. "Our every victory is, first of all, an indicator of Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev’s great attention and care to the civil aviation and to the hard work of the whole team. Receiving the highest rating from such prestigious audit company as Skytrax is a huge achievement for Azerbaijani civil aviation and for the country as a whole. 5-star rating is a clear example of the great work done in … [Read more...] about Heydar Aliyev Int’l Airport receives most prestigious award in the world [PHOTO]
Whitley Bay superdad wins prestigious award
An inspirational fund-raiser who has raised more than £500,000 for the hospital unit which saved his son’s lie has won a prestigious award. Ivan Hollingsworth was named Fundraiser of the Year at the Pride of North East in honour of his eight years of charity fund-raising efforts.In that time, he and his wife Nadine have raised more than £500,000 for the Children’s Heart Unit Fund (CHUF).They felt compelled to thank the unit at the Freeman Hospital, in Newcastle, after their son Seb received lifesaving heart surgery at just 16 weeks old.Under the name Seb4CHUF, they have taken part in fund-raising challenges, including seven Coast to Coast events, Ivan running 100 miles in 24 hours ,and even skiing down a mountain in nothing but a mankini. Ivan completed his final and most physically gruelling fundraiser last October.For ‘Half a Million Half a Country’, he travelled from London back to the doors of the Freeman Hospital, cycling 268 miles and then … [Read more...] about Whitley Bay superdad wins prestigious award
Prestigious Award for Socjetà Filarmonika Santa Marija, Zebbug
The new Music Archive inaugurated during last summer by the Socjetà Filarmonika Santa Marija, Zebbug, Gozo, was placed as a finalist in the competition in the category ‘Most Innovative Product by a Group of Crafts Persons.’ The Society said that this long-awaited Music Archive, placed in the newly refurbished committee room took almost three years to be completed. They added that, “it is an attraction in itself thanks to its unique design and the beautifully crafted artistic wooden sculpture, all made in rich walnut.” This Music Archive now contains the musical history from over twenty years of the band. The Musical Archive was designed by the renowned designer and sculptor Mr. Emmanuel Cini from Mellieha, who is also a native of Zebbug, Gozo. The Society remarked that “this success is ultimately an appreciation towards arts and volunteerism, with this project realised thanks to the artisan skills of various volunteers from the quaint village of … [Read more...] about Prestigious Award for Socjetà Filarmonika Santa Marija, Zebbug