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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Photobombing pooch gatecrashes still life photo shoot – and puts owner in the running for prestigious award
A curious pet dog called Coco has unwittingly put her owner in the running for a top photography award – after gatecrashing a photo shoot. University of Northampton photographic student, Aurélie Walder, was snapping images of a water-filled jug for a still life assignment when her inquisitive chihuahua decided to get in on the act.Giving in to Coco’s desire to investigate, Aurélie, popped the pup on the table and decided to carry on shooting.“Coco kept on looking at me and wanted to be involved,” said Aurélie. “She was so persistent that I gave in and thought ‘I’ll do something with you’.“She loves dog biscuits, so I thought I drop one in the water and see what happens – and I got the most amazing result with my very first shot."I expected Coco would close her eyes as she put her head in the water, but she kept them open, which really makes the shot something special. I also love the way the water and glass … [Read more...] about Photobombing pooch gatecrashes still life photo shoot – and puts owner in the running for prestigious award
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