Entries are now being sought for the 2017 National Pub Design Awards, which is run by CAMRA in association with Historic England, recognising high standards of architecture in the refurbishment and conservation of existing pubs, and the construction of new ones.
CAMRA writes:
Entries are now being sought for the 2017 National Pub Design Awards, which is run by CAMRA in association with Historic England, to find the most stunningly designed pubs in the UK. The competition includes five categories:
New Build: For entirely new built pubs. Judges look for a number of details when assessing the worth of any new establishment. It might reflect its past but without becoming a mere pastiche of Edwardian, Victorian or even Georgian artefacts. Or it could be completely modern, using materials of the 20th or 21st century.
Refurbishment: Can range from a complete gutting and replacement to an enhancement of what was originally there. Refurbishment should suit the individual pub and not be an excuse to use uniform furnishings to brand the pub with brewery or pub company images.
Conversion to Pub Use: Where an existing building is converted to pub use. Pubs are judged on the taste and restraint used on both the outside and inside of the pub.
CAMRA/Historic England Award: This award, sponsored by Historic England, is usually given for work which conserves what is good in the pub to ensure its future for generations of customers.
Joe Goodwin Award: Named after the late CAMRA chair Joe Goodwin – is an reserved for outstanding refurbished street-corner locals.
The work on entries should have been completed in the period between 1 January 2016 to 31 December 2016
