A redevelopment project in Lichfield has won global recognition as The Malt House built in 1891 and previously part of Wolverhampton and Dudley Breweries has been converted into apartments and has triumphed in the Residential Retrofit Design category at the Society of British and International Design (SBID) Awards.
Lichfield Live writes:
Andrew Hayward, director at Brownhill Hayward Brown, said they were keen to be respectful of the Grade II listed site’s legacy, while still meeting the demands of modern living. He added: ‘The Malt House is a prime example of the industrial architecture from the Victorian era and was home to one of the three surviving malt house kilns in the country, so only a highly sensitive design to respect the industrial archaeology would be accepted.
‘We have great experience with conservation projects such as this, where high-quality design can transform a rundown building. The loft apartments were designed to respect the structure of the building and we’ve been respectful to the many original features throughout The Malt House.
‘These vary in each apartment, but that is part of the charm of the spaces. To win such a reputable international award, which is focused on the excellence of the design, is a proud moment for us. To go up against the rest of the world and come out on top is the perfect present before Christmas.’
The development of 25 one, two, three, and four bedroom apartments and duplexes was shortlisted at the ceremony, which saw projects from 30 countries across five continents make the cut across its 15 categories.
