Aberdeenshire Architectural and Landscape Design Awards
The 12th biennial Aberdeenshire Architectural and Landscape Design Awards (AALDA) is now closed, for the 2020 scheme we have received a wide range of exciting submissions across the 7 categories. The judging stages will commence in March 2020 resulting in the panel getting out and about in Aberdeenshire to view the projects on the ground in May 2020. The scheme will culminate in an award ceremony taking place at the Woodend Barn, Banchory on Thursday 1st October 2020. The ceremony will be a celebration of architecture across Aberdeenshire and we will be announcing our guest speaker soon.
This year, we also took nominations from the public, so a huge thanks to all who engaged in identifying exciting architectural and landscape projects taking place across Aberdeenshire.
You can view all award winners from the 2018 scheme.
The award scheme aims to promote the very best in design across Aberdeenshire. We are currently seeking sponsorship for a number of partners to support the scheme. If you are interested in working with us to promote the scheme please contact us.
2020 submission categories
The closing date for submissions is Friday 20th December 2019, except for the future proof living (student only) category which will close on Monday 4th May 2020.
Innovative solutions to housing need
Conceptual or completed projects that demonstrate innovation in social, sheltered and affordable housing (including smaller properties). View the innovative solutions to housing need category.
Conservation and building adaptation
The scheme must either demonstrate exceptional standards in the field of conservation or deliver an appropriate new use for a previously underutilised structure. View the conservation and building adaptation category.
Innovative single house design (including extensions)
This category focuses on individual properties and extensions. The scheme must demonstrate the very best in construction, layout, siting and design. View the innovative single house design category.
Landscape design
Entries must demonstrate excellence in the design and formation of community open space, parks, gardens or other green infrastructure projects. View the landscape design category.
Future proof living (student only category)
This conceptual design award category focuses on innovative solutions to address the specific needs of an ageing population. View the future proof living category.
Building communities for the future
This category focuses on residential developments. The scheme will not only deliver well designed and attractive housing, but also demonstrate how a considered layout can create communities. View the building communities for the future category.
Business enterprise
This category focuses on commercial or community development. The submission can either be a new build or redevelopment project which demonstrates outstanding merit in its design, functionality, ethos and development. View the business enterprise category.
Should you require any further information please email us at designawards2020@aberdeenshire.gov.uk.