Leeds Beckett Students recognised at prestigious Architecture Awards

06 August 2024

Twelve Architecture and Design students at Leeds Beckett have been shortlisted across several Architecture Awards.

The Architecture Awards honour excellence in various categories, highlighting the creative and technical skills of the next generation of architects.

This year, there were 187 submissions from 22 courses across 13 schools, including entries submitted to the USA, Sweden, Japan, and China.

Sarah Mills, Head of Leeds School of Architecture, praised the students for their outstanding achievements.

She said: "We are proud of our students who have been nominated and recognised this year. Their innovative designs reflect the high standards of creativity and academic excellence we strive to uphold at Leeds Beckett.

"We continue to promote an environment of creativity and these accolades are a testament to our students' hard work, dedication, and the exceptional guidance provided by our lecturers. We look forward to seeing their continued success and contributions to the field of architecture."

Georgiana Templeton, a BA (Hons) Landscape Architecture student, has not only won the Landscape Architecture Award but also received the Best Presentation Award. Her project impressed the judges with its creativity and thorough presentation.

Georgiana said: "Winning these awards is a tremendous honour. It validates the hard work and passion I have put into my studies. I am thrilled to see my vision recognised at such a prestigious level."

Anna Green, also pursuing a BA (Hons) in Landscape Architecture, was highly commended for her project.

Anna, who's final year project saw her create a series of doorstep landscapes in Shipley Town Centre, is known for her innovative approach to sustainable design. Her work has garnered attention for its practical and aesthetic appeal.

She said: "The course has been a great experience and has introduced me to all the elements involved in Landscape Architecture, including ecology, geography, and the art principles.

"Receiving this recognition is incredibly rewarding and has motivated me to continue pushing the boundaries of landscape architecture."

Masters In Architecture student (MArch) Paige Jones has been highly commended for the Judges' Special Award. She has also won the Future Spaces Foundation Competition.

Katie McMillan, another MArch student, was highly commended for the Best Concept Award. Kate's project was praised for its visionary design and conceptual clarity.

Kate said: "It's an incredible feeling to be acknowledged for my conceptual work. It encourages me to explore new ideas and push the limits of architectural design."

Abdullahi Dahiru, who is also an MArch student, has been recognised in multiple categories, including the Future Spaces Foundation Competition Series 2024 byMAKE Architects and the Gensler Micro Prizes 2024. He also won the Best Part 2 Presentation Award at the Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) Yorkshire Student Awards.

He said: "Being recognised on these platforms is a humbling experience. It drives me to continue creating compelling and sustainable designs."

Tommy Callender, who studied for a BA (Hons) in Architecture was also honoured with the Best Part 1 Presentation Award at the RIBA Yorkshire Student Awards. The accolade celebrates the exceptional work and contributions to the field of Architecture.

Connor Brogden, who is also completing an M.Arch degree, won the 6th Drawing Workshop Bursary from the Franco-British Union of Architects.He is one of three young British architects to win this bursary.

His detailed drawings impressed the judges, showcasing his talent and dedication to the craft.

Brogden said: "This bursary is a significant milestone in my architectural journey. It provides me with an opportunity to further hone my skills and expand my creative potential."

Fizza Mustafa and Aidan Lacey, both MA Urban Design students, have been recognised at the Edmund N. Bacon Urban Design Awards 2024.

Their collaborative project received the First Prize award, highlighting their innovative approach to urban design.

Lacey reflected on the experience, saying, "It was a great experience and felt very validating to be recognised internationally. Presenting our work in front of several stakeholders was a memorable moment, and having this acknowledged with the First Prize award was extremely rewarding."

George Goddard received a commendation for his thesis project at the Sports Archive Student Awards 2024.

George, who is also an MArch student, reimagined the former Richard Dunn Sports Centre in Bradford, transforming it into a modern music and events venue.

He said: "I'm thrilled to have received a commendation prize in the inaugural Sports Archive Student Design Awards. My project challenges conventional approaches to the redevelopment of historic architecture, and this recognition is very rewarding.