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Greater Cambridge Design and Construction Awards 2025

The Cambridge Forum for the Construction Industry and Greater Cambridge Shared Planning Service are pleased to announce the projects shortlisted for the Greater Cambridge Design and Construction Awards 2025.

The shortlist of 14 projects was selected by the judges from a broad range of submissions received from Greater Cambridge. The awards celebrate the best construction projects completed in the area, including new buildings and conservation, alterations, or extensions to existing buildings, and new landscapes.

The winners will be announced in the Awards Ceremony on Wednesday 12 March where there will be short presentations about the shortlisted entries.

Chair of the judges, Fiona Reynolds, said: “‘We are thrilled and stimulated by the quality of the entries this year, with a wide range of projects of varying scales.  Shortlisting was a challenge, as there was so much to celebrate, and we look forward to our site visits and the chance to see the work in more detail.”

Cllr Dr Tumi Hawkins, South Cambridgeshire District Council’s Lead Cabinet Member for Planning Policy and Development Management, and judge for the awards, said:  "It is wonderful to see the wealth of design and construction talent in Greater Cambridge in these awards and it is encouraging to see more entries from South Cambridgeshire in this year’s shortlist.  We look forward to the Awards Ceremony where we can celebrate the achievements of the architects, designers and construction professionals.”

Cllr Katie Thornburrow, Executive Councillor for Planning, Building Control and Infrastructure at Cambridge City Council, and judge for the awards, said: "The diversity and quality of submissions for the Greater Cambridge Design and Construction Awards 2025 showcases the innovation, sustainability, and collaborative efforts within our community. The awards celebrate excellence, recognising outstanding craftsmanship, and honouring the dedication of project teams. The Greater Cambridge community has much to be proud of as reflected in this prestigious showcase of design and construction achievements."

Additional awards, including the David Mackay Award for Engineering and Sustainability, Craftsmanship Award, and Contractor Award will also be announced, alongside the awards for Young Professional, Apprentice and Site Manager of the Year, at the Awards Ceremony on Wednesday 12 March 2025.

Find out more or book tickets for the event on 12 March.

Projects shortlisted for the Greater Cambridge Design and Construction Awards 2025

Best Conservation, Alteration, or Extension of an Existing Building (under £3m construction cost)

  • Mirror Pod Extension
  • Folded House
  • Cherry Hinton Library and Community Hub

Best Conservation, Alteration, or Extension of an Existing Building (over £3m construction cost)

  • Pembroke Mill Lane (Phase 1)
  • Kings College Chapel Roof Replacement
  • Refurbishment of Spalding Hostel
  • Swiss Laundry

Best new building (under £3m construction cost)

  • 70 Water Street, Cambridge
  • Four Terraced Houses, 60 Trumpington Road
  • Mill Hide

Best New building (over £3m construction cost)

  • L2 Orchard Park
  • The Meadows, Cambridge
  • Thornton Building for Bioinformatics at Wellcome Genome Campus, Hinxton
  • Sackville Close, Cambridge